Rescheduled: 2026 election for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer

The election for the position of one (1) SUPRA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer for the 2026–27 term has been rescheduled to 5pm on Friday 8 May 2026 (Sydney time) online.

Use this Microsoft Teams link to attend the election.

About the role

The SUPRA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer is an equity position and has a seat on the SUPRA Council. The duties and responsibilities of the role are defined by SUPRA Constitution [PDF 452KB] and the Duty Statement for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer [PDF 184KB] . The position is a volunteer position and includes a stipend of up to seven (7) hours per week.

Nominations

Any currently enrolled Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate student who is a member of SUPRA (or willing to become a member) is eligible to nominate themselves for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer position, subject to the SUPRA Constitution [PDF 452KB] and SUPRA Electoral Regulations [PDF 235KB].

Download the nomination form [PDF 1MB]. Completed forms should be sent to indigenous@supra.usyd.edu.au. Nominations can also be made during the election meeting.

Voting in the election

Any currently enrolled Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate student who is a member of SUPRA (or willing to become a member) is eligible to vote in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer election. Voting will take place at 5pm on Friday 8 May 2026 (Sydney time) at the online election.

Use this Microsoft Teams link to attend the election.

Accessibility: please advise us if you have any accessibility requirements for the election by emailing indigenous@supra.usyd.edu.au.

The election

The election will be conducted in accordance with the SUPRA Constitution [PDF 452KB] and the SUPRA Electoral Regulations [PDF 235KB]. The meeting procedure will be:

1. Introduction
2. The Returning Officer is elected
3. Election procedures are explained
4. Candidates’ statements/speeches
5. Voting takes place via secret ballots
6. Scrutineers are appointed and votes are counted
7. The Returning Officer announces the results.

Polling

The polling will be open after the candidate statements have been made. All eligible students must cast their votes during this time. The election will be conducted in accordance with the SUPRA Constitution [PDF 452KB] and the SUPRA Electoral Regulations [PDF 235KB].