In accordance with the constitution and regulations, please find the list of candidates and their candidacy statements who have nominated for the upcoming elections.
(candidates are listed in alphabetical order on the notice but will be supplied to voters randomly in the voting portal)
Ballots will open on Wednesday October 14th 2026 and students will receive a personalized voting link shortly after 9am, which they should not share. Ballots will close at 4pm on Wednesday October 21st 2026. Results will be published on Friday October 23rd 2026.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Paul Clayton at p.clayton@westernsydney.edu.au .
Board Candidates
Being a student Director is a privilege and requires careful deliberation and discipline.
As a mature age student I have returned back to university after a career in journalism, politics and crisis management to study education.
Tertiary education has certainly changed since I was a student and to keep on top of future changes we need a strong voice for students on the Board which is why I have nominated for these Board elections.
I believe I bring many qualities to the Boardroom; I have spent over 25 years in and around Boardrooms, CEOs, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management and Member Engagement. As students we are not dissimilar to members, and my working life has largely centered on working on membership development, activation, satisfaction and renewal and retention these are skills that I can bring to our Students Union Board
Having worked in the public and private sector as well as a long time as a self employed contractor I have learnt so much about what it takes to run big businesses; I have formal education in Finance, HR, Leadership, Workforce Management, Marketing and multiple Multi – Million dollar property builds.
I know that teamwork and collaboration are integral to success and every stakeholder, students being the largest stakeholder, should always be listened to and consulted with. When working as a team we can achieve outstanding results.
I love our university and I love being a Director.
If elected I would work hard everyday to make our university strong, future proof and importantly, welcoming.
We are Revive, a team of passionate students, many of whom currently serve on the WSUSU SRC. Over the past couple of years, we have proven we can deliver real results for students.
We fought for and won:
• Free printing for all students
• Automatic 3-day extensions on assignments
• Standardised 11:59 pm submission times
• Removal of ProctorU from exams
• Reduced fees for international student letters
• Creation of the Western Sydney University Student Union
These wins happened because we organised, spoke out and pushed for change.
Now, we’re ready to go further. We’re fighting to Revive Western by bringing back student pubs and restaurants on campus, making Western fairer, and more vibrant and more supportive for every student.
We will empower clubs and societies by cutting red tape and giving leaders real support. We will deliver affordable food through union-run outlets and vending services. We will create a vibrant campus culture with more social spaces and events like live music, markets and festivals. We will deliver free period products across all campuses, increase parking at Parramatta South, open the first student-run café and upgrade safe spaces.
We will fight for expanding 24-hour library access, providing independent legal support for academic misconduct, advocating for four-year HDR programs, shortening the research procurement process and securing fairer placement options.
These are not empty promises. We will use the Student Union to negotiate directly with the university, build strong campaigns and keep pressure on decision-makers.
It’s time to Revive WSUSU!
We are Revive, a team of passionate students, many of whom currently serve on the WSUSU SRC. Over the past couple of years, we have proven we can deliver real results for students.
We fought for and won:
• Free printing for all students
• Automatic 3-day extensions on assignments
• Standardised 11:59 pm submission times
• Removal of ProctorU from exams
• Reduced fees for international student letters
• Creation of the Western Sydney University Student Union
These wins happened because we organised, spoke out and pushed for change.
Now, we’re ready to go further. We’re fighting to Revive Western by bringing back student pubs and restaurants on campus, making Western fairer, and more vibrant and more supportive for every student.
We will empower clubs and societies by cutting red tape and giving leaders real support. We will deliver affordable food through union-run outlets and vending services. We will create a vibrant campus culture with more social spaces and events like live music, markets and festivals. We will deliver free period products across all campuses, increase parking at Parramatta South, open the first student-run café and upgrade safe spaces.
We will fight for expanding 24-hour library access, providing independent legal support for academic misconduct, advocating for four-year HDR programs, shortening the research procurement process and securing fairer placement options.
These are not empty promises. We will use the Student Union to negotiate directly with the university, build strong campaigns and keep pressure on decision-makers.
It’s time to Revive WSUSU!
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable, not like representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored.
Harsumeet Singh – Experience and Commitment
I currently serve as the Postgraduate Student Representative on the Academic Senate, Postgraduate Officer (Education) on the Student Representative Council, and a member of the Academic Senate Education and Assessment Committees, SABEL Faculty Academic Board, and Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) NSW Branch Management Committee.
My advocacy has included raising postgraduate placement shortages and student wellbeing concerns directly with university leadership, advocating for improved facilities and student spaces at Parramatta City Campus. Through these roles, I have worked to ensure student concerns reach the highest levels of university governance.
I bring demonstrated leadership, independent judgement and commitment to accountability. If elected, I will continue advocating for meaningful outcomes, ensuring student representation delivers more than promises.
Student leadership is a commitment to service, accountability, and active presence. Throughout my academic journey, I have naturally gravitated toward roles where I serve as a dependable bridge between students and administration. I am seeking this position because I thrive in governance settings, take genuine satisfaction in managing challenges, and am deeply committed to representing student wellbeing.
Effective representation requires an active seat at the table. Where others see administrative procedure, I see the engine room of meaningful institutional change. Navigating policy frameworks, contributing to debates, and refining strategy are skills I actively enjoy exercising. Governance is where student voices translate into actionable policy, and I am eager to ensure our priorities are articulated with clarity, rigour, and persuasion.
Central to my leadership is a proactive approach to situation management. When unexpected issues arise whether concerning academic fairness, resource access, or administrative hurdles I am energised by being the go-to person who steps forward. My approach is calm, structured, and solutions-oriented: I listen, identify root causes, engage stakeholders, and push for swift, equitable resolutions.
We are Revive, a team of passionate students, many of whom currently serve on the WSUSU SRC. Over the past couple of years, we have proven we can deliver real results for students.
We fought for and won:
• Free printing for all students
• Automatic 3-day extensions on assignments
• Standardised 11:59 pm submission times
• Removal of ProctorU from exams
• Reduced fees for international student letters
• Creation of the Western Sydney University Student Union
These wins happened because we organised, spoke out and pushed for change.
Now, we’re ready to go further. We’re fighting to Revive Western by bringing back student pubs and restaurants on campus, making Western fairer, and more vibrant and more supportive for every student.
We will empower clubs and societies by cutting red tape and giving leaders real support. We will deliver affordable food through union-run outlets and vending services. We will create a vibrant campus culture with more social spaces and events like live music, markets and festivals. We will deliver free period products across all campuses, increase parking at Parramatta South, open the first student-run café and upgrade safe spaces.
We will fight for expanding 24-hour library access, providing independent legal support for academic misconduct, advocating for four-year HDR programs, shortening the research procurement process and securing fairer placement options.
These are not empty promises. We will use the Student Union to negotiate directly with the university, build strong campaigns and keep pressure on decision-makers.
It’s time to Revive WSUSU!
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored
SRC President Candidates
A Stronger Student Voice. A More Accessible University. Real Representation.
I’m running for SRC President because students deserve more than a representative body that only speaks when there is an election. We deserve an SRC that is visible, accessible and prepared to advocate for students when it matters.
My approach is simple: listen to students, understand the issues they are facing, and turn that feedback into practical advocacy.
As President, I would focus on three priorities.
First, stronger student representation. The SRC should be a genuine voice for students in conversations with the University. I want to strengthen how students can raise concerns, receive updates and see what action has been taken. Representation should not end when a student submits feedback — students should be able to see what happens next.
Second, a more accessible and inclusive university. Students with disability should be able to participate fully in university life, without accessibility becoming an afterthought. I would advocate for stronger accessibility across learning, campus life, communication and student services, while making sure students with lived experience are involved in the decisions that affect them.
Third, better opportunities for students. University should help students build a future, not simply complete a degree. I want the SRC to advocate for stronger connections between students and employment, professional development, leadership, volunteering and community opportunities. Students should leave WSU with not only a qualification, but experience, networks and confidence to take their next step.
I bring experience in youth advocacy, disability inclusion, community engagement and working with government and community organisations. Most importantly, I understand that representation is about putting students first.
If elected, I will work to make the SRC more visible, more responsive and more connected to students across Western Sydney University.
Students should not have to wonder whether their voice matters.
It should be heard, acted on and followed through.
This is deliberately broad enough that you aren’t promising things the SRC may not have the authority or resources to deliver, while still giving your campaign a clear identity.
Western Sydney students deserve representation that is visible, accessible, independent and accountable.
I am nominating because I believe effective student representation begins with listening. Western Sydney University is an incredibly diverse community, spanning campuses, disciplines, cultures and life experiences. No single student experience represents Western, and our representative structures should reflect that.
My priority is simple: make it easier for students to be heard.
Students should know who represents them, how to contact them, what decisions are being made and what happens after they raise an issue. Too often, students only discover processes, services or opportunities when something has already gone wrong. I want to strengthen communication between students, WSUSU, clubs and societies, and the University so information moves both ways.
I have already seen what happens when students are given spaces to communicate directly with one another. Student-led networks can create community, share knowledge, identify common problems and give students the confidence to participate. I want WSUSU to support stronger connections across campuses and disciplines while ensuring those spaces are safe, inclusive and genuinely student-led.
I will advocate for stronger support for clubs, societies and emerging student networks. These organisations are not simply extracurricular activities. They create friendships, professional opportunities, cultural connection, peer support and belonging. Students wanting to build communities should encounter clear processes and practical support rather than unnecessary barriers.
I am also committed to ensuring that students who are often underrepresented in decision-making have meaningful opportunities to participate, including Indigenous students, students with disability, international students, mature-age students, parents and carers, and students experiencing financial or personal hardship.
Representation also requires accountability.
When a University policy or administrative decision adversely affects students, representatives should be prepared to ask questions, seek evidence, challenge unfair outcomes and propose workable alternatives. Advocacy can be respectful and collaborative without being passive.
As a law student, my studies have strengthened my understanding of administrative decision-making, accountability, human rights and access to justice. More importantly, my involvement in student communities has taught me that effective advocacy starts with listening to the people affected.
If elected, my priorities will be communication, transparency, accessibility, stronger student networks, support for clubs and societies, and genuine student participation in decisions that affect us.
I am not seeking a title. I am seeking the opportunity to do the work.
Representation should not end when an election does. It should begin there.
I believe student representation should be more than a title, it should be about making student voices count. As President, I want to build a committee that listens first, acts consistently, and makes university life better for everyone. My priorities are clearer communication between students and the university, more inclusive events, stronger student engagement, and practical support for the concerns students actually face. I’m not here to promise that every problem will disappear overnight, but I am here to make sure concerns don’t disappear into thin air. Good leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice, it’s about representing every voice. Your voice, our vision, real change- let’s make student life count.
MY MANIFESTO — STUDENTS FIRST
I’m standing for President because I believe every WSU student deserves to be heard, represented and supported. My vision is to strengthen student voice by listening to concerns and turning them into meaningful action, while improving mental health and wellbeing support. promoting an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome, and ensuring clear communication and accountability from student leadership. Stand with me, speak up, and let’s make student representation stronger.Your voice. Your university. Your future.
Student Statement – Candidate for SRC President
My name is Muhammad Mudassar Munir, and I am putting forward my nomination for the position of Student Representative Council (SRC) President. As a student, I understand that university life is not only about attending classes and completing assessments. It is also about feeling supported, respected, included, and connected to the university community.
My experience as a student has helped me understand many of the challenges students face throughout their studies. These can include academic pressure, balancing study with work and personal responsibilities, accessing university services, communicating with staff, and adjusting to university life. International students may also experience additional challenges, such as adapting to a new education system, culture, and environment.
If selected as SRC President, my priorities would focus on student representation, communication, inclusion, wellbeing, and engagement. I would aim to create stronger communication between students, the SRC, and university staff so that students have clear ways to raise concerns, provide feedback, and contribute ideas about their university experience.
One of my key priorities would be accessibility. Students should understand what support and services are available to them and how they can access them. I would work with the SRC and relevant university teams to improve awareness of academic support, wellbeing services, student activities, career opportunities, and other resources.
I would also focus on building a more connected and inclusive student community. University students come from different cultures, backgrounds, learning experiences, and circumstances. Every student should have opportunities to participate in university life and feel that their perspective is respected. I would support activities that encourage students to meet one another, share experiences, develop professional networks, and build a stronger sense of belonging.
Another important area would be listening to students consistently throughout the year. Student representation should involve more than responding to issues after they become serious. I would support regular opportunities for students to provide feedback, identify concerns, and suggest practical improvements. Where concerns are raised, I would aim to communicate them clearly and respectfully to the appropriate university representatives and provide students with updates where possible.
I value respectful communication, teamwork, responsibility, and transparency. As SRC President, I would approach the role professionally and work collaboratively with other student representatives, university staff, and the wider student community.
My purpose in nominating for SRC President is to contribute to a student council that is accessible, responsive, inclusive, and connected to the students it represents. I hope to use the role to ensure student perspectives are heard clearly and that the SRC continues to provide a meaningful link between students and the university.
A university should be a sanctuary for critical thinking, rigorous debate, and personal growth. Today, however, our campus culture has shifted toward a political extreme where ideological conformity is demanded, and dissenting viewpoints are silenced. As your SRC President, my mandate will be non-negotiable: Restoring Absolute Campus Safety, Depoliticizing Campus Life, and Protecting Intellectual Freedom. No student or staff member should ever face harassment, isolation, or academic retaliation simply for holding a different perspective.
Key Policies & Initiatives
• De-radicalizing Campus Culture & Restoring Balance
• A Neutral SRC: I will ensure the student union refocuses on universal student services, welfare, and safety rather than spending union resources to advance hyper-partisan political agendas.
• Protecting Diverse Discourse: The SRC will actively protect the rights of all registered student clubs to host peaceful discussions. We will ensure differing views are met with civil debate, never with de-platforming, intimidation, or social exclusion.
• Protecting Students from Political Bullying & Harassment
• Staff and Faculty Accountability: I will lobby university administration to enforce strict penalties for any staff members who allow political bias to impact grading or use the classroom to alienate students with alternative views.
• Direct SRC & Security Collaboration: The SRC will work hand-in-hand with the campus security team to bridge the gap between students and safety services. We will launch a joint campaign so every student knows exactly how to contact security or the SRC immediately if they experience threat or harassment.
• Independent Reporting Safeguards: We will establish a secure, confidential SRC advocacy unit where students can report ideological harassment or intimidation from peers or faculty without fear of academic backlash.
• Transparency on Campus Protests & External Agitators
• Exposing Non-Student Exploitation: Too often, political extremes on campus are driven by external organizations and non-student agitators who do not represent our student body. I will demand total transparency from university administration, requiring that non-students who are protesting or distributing literature are clearly identified. Our campus should belong to our students, not outside political groups.
Our Vision – A stronger student voice, together
NEXUS is standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent, and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement, and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
NEXUS wants student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international, and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student well-being will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and well-being need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos, and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance, and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected, and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken, and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency, and accountability. We will work constructively with the university while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive, and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored
I am running to be President of the SRC as I believe it is important for students to have a genuine voice. I along with the Revive Team have already started delivering, our accomplishments are but not limited to an automatic 3 day extension on assessment tasks, standardised 11:59 PM deadlines and delivering the student union.
I know there is much more work to be done and I’m committed to listening to students from all walks of life, as a person with a disability I know what it feels like to have the cards stacked against me, I know how it feels to get knocked down and have to get back up, time after time. If you’ve ever felt this way voting for me is your chance to always have someone in your corner.
I am currently the Policy officer for the Disability Collective, I’ve seen first-hand what happens when policies are dictated to students and not co designed with them. I want to centre the voices of those who traditionally don’t have a voice in decision making as it’s those voices, we’re missing out on who are the most critical.
I want to bring back student life by bringing back bars on campus as I want university to be a place of fun, discovery and where students can socialise while also allowing them the opportunity to upskill and work.
Students who support me by voting for me will revive Western Sydney University and give those who feel defeated, crushed and marginalised a fighting chance!
SRC Vice-President Candidates
Hi I’m Annabel, I’ve been a socialist activist for the past 6 years, dedicating my time as a student to campaigning for a free Palestine, for refugee rights and more recently against the threat of One Nation and the far right.
I think capitalism has produced all the world’s social injustices and staggering inequality, and it is the key reason why life for students and young people is harder than ever. I’m running to be Vice President of the SRC because I think the student union should be filled with radical, independent left wing activists who are committed to mobilising the student body to fight for their rights and stand up for progressive causes.
Students all around the world have proven themselves a crucial social layer in the fight against the genocide in Gaza, and I am proud to have helped organise Australia’s first university encampment for Gaza while I was an undergraduate. Returning to study as a postgraduate, I have remained committed to activism, helping to organise the recent nationwide student strikes against Pauline Hanson.
Students have proven that they care about all of these important political issues and are prepared to fight back, so I think it’s the responsibility of the student union to help organise and lead these campaigns.
Vice President Policy Statement
I am nominating for SRC Vice President because effective student representation depends on practical follow-through. The Vice President should be a reliable advocate, a strong support to the President and a visible point of contact for students who need their concerns heard. I want to help build an SRC that is approachable, well organised and focused on outcomes rather than promises.
My experience as a law student and student community leader has shown me how quickly students can become overwhelmed by university systems. Many students do not know where to ask for help, worry that their questions are too small, or feel isolated when they fall behind. I have supported fellow students by helping them understand information, sharing study notes and flashcards, running student communication spaces and encouraging people to reach out early. These experiences have strengthened my communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
As Vice President, I would focus on making student advocacy practical and accessible. I would support the President in maintaining consistent contact with students and ensuring concerns are recorded, followed up and communicated back to the student body. This includes concerns about assessment, class delivery, campus safety, accessibility, financial pressure, wellbeing, student conduct and access to university support services.
One priority would be stronger support for students who can easily fall through the cracks: first-year students, online students, mature-age students, students with disability or chronic illness, First Nations students, carers and students experiencing financial hardship. The SRC should not assume every student can attend events on campus, navigate complicated processes or advocate for themselves confidently. I would support flexible engagement options, clear resource guides and regular opportunities for students to raise issues anonymously or directly.
I would also work to strengthen communication between the SRC and the wider student community. Students deserve to know what their representatives are doing, what issues are being raised and how they can contribute. I would promote regular updates through accessible language and make sure SRC initiatives reach students across campuses and online cohorts, rather than only those already involved in student life.
As a First Nations student, I am committed to ensuring Indigenous students are represented respectfully and meaningfully. I would advocate for culturally safe spaces, stronger consultation with First Nations students and better awareness of the specific barriers that can affect participation and success at university. Inclusion should be embedded in SRC work, not treated as a separate issue only addressed on special occasions.
I believe I would bring a calm, organised and people-focused approach to the Vice President role. I work well as part of a team, take student concerns seriously and understand the importance of following through. If elected, I will support strong leadership, advocate consistently and help ensure that every student has a clearer path to being heard, supported and included.
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored.
SRC General Secretary Candidates
We are Revive, a team of passionate students, many of whom currently serve on the WSUSU SRC. Over the past couple of years, we have proven we can deliver real results for students.
We fought for and won:
• Free printing for all students
• Automatic 3-day extensions on assignments
• Standardised 11:59 pm submission times
• Removal of ProctorU from exams
• Reduced fees for international student letters
• Creation of the Western Sydney University Student Union
These wins happened because we organised, spoke out and pushed for change.
Now, we’re ready to go further. We’re fighting to Revive Western by bringing back student pubs and restaurants on campus, making Western fairer, and more vibrant and more supportive for every student.
We will empower clubs and societies by cutting red tape and giving leaders real support. We will deliver affordable food through union-run outlets and vending services. We will create a vibrant campus culture with more social spaces and events like live music, markets and festivals. We will deliver free period products across all campuses, increase parking at Parramatta South, open the first student-run café and upgrade safe spaces.
We will fight for expanding 24-hour library access, providing independent legal support for academic misconduct, advocating for four-year HDR programs, shortening the research procurement process and securing fairer placement options.
These are not empty promises. We will use the Student Union to negotiate directly with the university, build strong campaigns and keep pressure on decision-makers.
It’s time to Revive WSUSU!
As an active student in our school community, I believe every person enrolled deserves to feel heard, supported and represented. The SRC should have a strong voice that advocates for all and I strongly believe I can bring this to the team.
Students, staff and our community should have access to a genuine opportunity to influence decisions that directly impact them. I will fight for clearer communication between the university and students, the SRC decision makers and I promise to be bring honesty and integrity to campus.
If i am elected into the SRC, I will vow to listen, raise all concerns no matter how significant and work towards practical solutions that maximise benefits for all of us in the community. I will always work to prioritise transparency, accessibility and accountability, this will ensure that student representation is truly about us as students, not just politics.
Your voice matters, your concerns matter, your university experience matters.
My strengths as a Global Aid Network Ambassador, prove that I am capable of advocating for all types of individuals, I have fought social injustice and I have seen the situations that can happen when people are not heard or represented. I will fight everyday for true representation and valid, reliable actions.
Hello everyone,
I’m running for General Secretary because I genuinely love being a student at Western Sydney University. My favourite thing about WSU is the community. It’s the little things: laughing with friends between classes, wandering around the mall when we should probably be studying, meeting someone new, having a warm conversation with a teacher, or even seeing a familiar face from the security team when I’m leaving campus late. These moments might seem small, but they are what make university feel like more than just classes and assignments.
I know what it feels like to arrive somewhere new and not know what you’re doing. When I first came to Sydney and joined Western Sydney International College, many of us were figuring everything out together. We explored, made friends, learned our way around and slowly created a community. That experience made me realise how important connection and belonging can be.
I also know that university can get busy. Between classes, work and life, there are opportunities around us that can be easy to miss. I don’t want to pretend I already know exactly what every student needs — because I don’t. I still have plenty to learn about WSU myself. What I do know is that I want to listen.
If elected, I want to help create a student experience where people feel more connected to their university, more aware of the opportunities available to them, and more comfortable having their voices heard. I want to encourage communication that students actually notice, support opportunities for students to connect beyond the classroom, and make sure student perspectives are taken seriously.
Most importantly, I want to be approachable. I’m not running because I think I have all the answers. I’m running because I’m willing to ask the questions, listen to the answers, learn, and do the work.
WSU has already given me friendships, experiences, confidence and memories I’m incredibly grateful for. If I get the opportunity to serve as General Secretary, I would love to give something back — and hopefully help make someone else’s university experience a little more connected, welcoming and memorable.
Let’s make university feel like a place we belong, not just a place we attend.
I am currently completing a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) at Western Sydney University, having previously completed my undergraduate degree at WSU. My experience studying and working across Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and the aviation industry has given me strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, as well as an understanding of the different experiences students can have within a diverse university community.
I am nominating for the position of SRC General Secretary because I value clear communication, accountability and effective organisation. I would like to contribute to an SRC where students’ concerns are communicated clearly, meetings and processes are well organised, and representatives are supported to carry out their roles effectively.
As both a postgraduate and international student, I can also bring a perspective shaped by adapting to different academic, professional and cultural environments. I hope to use my experience to help make student representation at Western Sydney University more accessible, organised and responsive to students.
As a Bachelor of Business student majoring in Applied Finance and International Business at Western Sydney University, I am passionate about strengthening student representation, accountability and meaningful engagement between students and the University.
Through my professional experience in finance, business and customer-facing roles, I have developed an appreciation for transparency, effective communication, responsible decision-making and organisational accountability. I believe these principles are equally important in student governance.
If elected as SRC General Secretary, I will focus on four key priorities:
1. Transparency and Accountability
Advocate for clear communication of SRC decisions, priorities and progress, ensuring students have greater visibility into how their interests are being represented.
2. Stronger Student Engagement
Encourage greater student participation in university decision-making by supporting accessible feedback channels and opportunities for students from different campuses, backgrounds and disciplines to be heard.
3. Effective Governance and Organisation
Support well-organised SRC meetings, accurate record-keeping, clear procedures and timely follow-up on decisions to strengthen the effectiveness and accountability of student representation.
4. Turning Student Feedback into Meaningful Action
Work collaboratively with fellow student representatives to identify recurring student concerns, communicate them to relevant university stakeholders and advocate for practical improvements.
I believe student leadership should be measured not simply by holding a position, but by the positive impact created for the student community.
My commitment is to approach this role with professionalism, integrity, inclusivity and a genuine willingness to listen.
I am seeking your support to help build a more transparent, responsive and accountable Student Representative Committee that delivers meaningful outcomes for Western Sydney University students.
SRC Welfare Officer Candidates
Vote for Nexus as your next SRC representatives, working as one to get the job done. We believe in affordability, student wellbeing, inclusion and accountability, ensuring every student is heard and no concern ignored. From undergraduate and postgraduate to HDR, international and domestic students, we are committed to representing every student across every campus, because united voices make better choices.
As a third-year Bachelor of Psychology student at Western, my understanding of wellbeing has grown beyond the absence of illness to encompass personal growth, life satisfaction, and the many interconnected factors that shape our lives. This understanding has strengthened my determination to turn psychological knowledge into meaningful action that improves students’ wellbeing and university experience.
Through my current role in the Student Union, I have had the privilege of making a tangible difference in students’ everyday lives. From preparing weekly Parramatta City community dinners and restocking student pantries to sourcing fresh produce from the food bank, securing menstrual products, and introducing weekly freebies to brighten students’ days, I believe even small actions can create meaningful change. Working in the pantry and running community dinners has given me first hand insight into the challenges we face, not just as students, but as people. I have introduced small initiatives to bring joy into students’ days and witnessed how these efforts can strengthen engagement, foster connection, and create a greater sense of belonging.
With your support, I hope to continue this work as Wellbeing Officer, expanding these initiatives and advocating for meaningful, lasting improvements on a larger scale. We have settled for too little for too long, and I believe every student deserves better. My commitment is to serve with compassion, initiative, and accountability, ensuring student wellbeing remains more than a promise but a priority. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” Regardless of our backgrounds or circumstances, we share a university community, and I want to help make it one where every student feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Student consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular, campus-based student satisfaction surveys and transparent follow-ups, so students know what has been heard, what is being addressed and what still needs advocacy. Our ticket brings together experience in advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. We will work constructively with the University while holding it accountable, guided by fairness, inclusion, transparency and meaningful outcomes. Our commitment is simple: listen, advocate, follow up and deliver change. We want a university where every student has an equal voice and the opportunity to thrive.
Give Nexus the opportunity to advocate for you and we will go above and beyond in making Western a place we all belong.
To be a reliable student voice and help create a WSU community where students feel heard, supported, included and valued.
Student advocacy: I want to make sure students feel heard, respected and represented, especially when they are experiencing difficulties.
Student wellbeing: I want to support initiatives that promote mental wellbeing, healthy study-life balance and a positive university experience.
Approachable and supportive: I want students to feel comfortable coming to me with concerns without feeling judged.
Academic and personal challenges: I understand that students can face stress from study, work, finances, placements, family responsibilities and adjusting to university life.
Inclusive student community: I want to help create an environment where students from different backgrounds, cultures and circumstances feel welcomed and included.
Connecting students with support: I would help students become more aware of WSU welfare, counselling, financial, academic and other support services available to them.
Student feedback: I would like to actively listen to students’ concerns and communicate their feedback to the appropriate representatives and university services.
Practical solutions: Rather than simply identifying problems, I want to work collaboratively with the SRC and WSU to find realistic solutions to issues affecting students.
My nursing background: As a nursing student, I am developing strong skills in empathy, communication, advocacy, confidentiality and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Leadership and responsibility: I would approach the role with professionalism, honesty, respect and accountability.
Student connection: I would support activities and initiatives that help students build friendships, feel connected and develop a stronger sense of belonging at WSU.
Ensuring structurally safe, respectful and empowering care will be the focus of my work if elected as Welfare Officer. To highlight the existing programs are an amazing achievement of the current welfare services yet the heart of the issues are not acknowledged. Much of the cost-of-living impacts are grown from continued colonial values and neoliberal policy of which both Australian government and WSU are complicit in cutting funding to welfare supports and education. We have seen shorter terms, longer courses, huge layoffs and rising debts and expenses while Universities have made larger profits, outsourced with consultancy and increased salaries of the administration. We see the impacts of war, conflict and climate change are also adding to the struggle and toll on students as well as concerns with future employment. The opportunity to study is a privilege that I hope can be a sustainable choice now and in the future for both international and domestic students. A choice that should be fun and meaningful, without the added weight and stress being placed on students.
WSU students should have free parking, we should have $5 meals on campus, and university education should be totally free for domestic and international students.
My name is Keira, I’m running to be your SRC Welfare Officer with Left Action.
I’m a Palestine activist who has been leading the campaign to kick weapons companies off campus. I’ve organised the WSU contingents to the Nationwide Student Strikes against Pauline Hanson. Last year, when the university sacked 686 staff, I was a part of initiating the fight to defend our education.
WSU is a multi million dollar instituion. That money should go back into our education and student services! I am running on five key welfare policies:
1. Free transport to uni. Parking on campus has risen from $7 to $12.50, at the same time that half of our free shuttle services have been cut. In 2025 WSU made almost $2.5 million off our parking fees! We need free parking on campus.
2. $5 meals on campus. Right now it costs $15.90 for a salad at Parramatta South. In Germany students have access to university run, not-for-profit canteens with quality meals for a 5 euro flat rate. We should bring them to Western.
3. Student accommodation capped at $80 per week. At the Parramatta village, one bedroom in an 8 person shared apartment costs $343 per week, but the average full time university student earns only $313. Housing should be a human right, so rent needs to be capped at one third of Youth Allowance.
4. Fully funded prac for all students. If you’re studying teaching or nursing, you’ll be paid only $8.90 per hour while on prac, and if you’re an international student, you’ll get nothing. Every student should be paid a liveable wage while on prac, not live in poverty.
5. Welfare not warfare. Youth Allowance payments currently sit at just 36% of minimum wage. The government should end the AUKUS military pact, and put the $368 billion they would spend into massively increasing welfare.
If you want an SRC that will fight university management and the government for actual cost of living relief, Vote 1 Left Action and 1 Keira Fairley for Welfare Officer this election.
As SRC Welfare Officer, I will advocate for a more supportive, inclusive and connected student experience at Western Sydney University. I want to ensure students feel heard and know where to turn when they are facing challenges with study, finances, wellbeing, accommodation, employment or navigating university services. As a postgraduate student, I understand that students can face very different pressures, and I want to help make support more accessible and easier to understand.
My focus will be on improving awareness of welfare, counselling and support services, advocating for international students, increasing awareness of scholarships and financial assistance, and creating stronger opportunities for students to raise concerns and have their voices heard. I also want to support initiatives that help students from different backgrounds feel welcome, connected and represented across the University.
I would bring my experience as a postgraduate student, customer-service professional, tourism and hospitality worker, volunteer and community-focused individual to the role. My experience has taught me the importance of listening to people, understanding different perspectives and communicating effectively. I believe a good Welfare Officer should not simply speak for students, but listen to them, understand their concerns and work towards practical solutions.
NUS Delegate Candidates
Vote for Nexus as your next SRC representatives, working as one to get the job done. We believe in affordability, student wellbeing, inclusion and accountability, ensuring every student is heard and no concern ignored. From undergraduate and postgraduate to HDR, international and domestic students, we are committed to representing every student across every campus, because united voices make better choices.
This past year, students have made their concerns clear. Our immediate priority is securing period products in campus bathrooms as a university standard. While our Wellbeing Officer has fought to provide menstrual products in both pantries, this is only a short-term solution to a long-term issue. We also want more consistent events that build community and connection without forcing students to choose between their studies and social life.
We want campuses where students feel safe, supported and connected. Our priorities include stronger student pantry services, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food, more opportunities for community-building, campus-wide, and extended library access during critical assessment and examination periods.
We will advocate for university accommodations that prioritises students’ educational and wellbeing needs over commercial interests. We will push for more accessible and affordable housing, particularly for students facing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements and internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial assistance, better candidature support and more opportunities to connect research with industry.
Student consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular, campus-based student satisfaction surveys and transparent follow-ups, so students know what has been heard, what is being addressed and what still needs advocacy. Our ticket brings together experience in advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. We will work constructively with the University while holding it accountable, guided by fairness, inclusion, transparency and meaningful outcomes. Our commitment is simple: listen, advocate, follow up and deliver change. We want a university where every student has an equal voice and the opportunity to thrive.
Give Nexus the opportunity to advocate for you and we will go above and beyond in making Western a place we all belong. Raising difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored.
As part of the 2026 SRC I have fought for many left wing social and political issues. From fighting for students access to affordable housing, to opposing WSU weapons research, to organising protests to fight the rise of Pauline Hanson and her putrid racist party One Nation. Without Left Action candidates in the SRC and the NUS these bodies would not organise any serious activism or do anything left wing. Vote Left Action for an NUS that fights for students and social justice issues.
Hi I’m Annabel, I’ve been a socialist activist for the past 6 years, dedicating my time as a student to campaigning for a free Palestine, for refugee rights and more recently against the threat of One Nation and the far right.
I think capitalism has produced all the world’s social injustices and staggering inequality, and it is the key reason why life for students and young people is harder than ever. I’m running to be an NUS Delegate because I think the student union should be filled with radical, independent left wing activists who are committed to mobilising the student body to fight for their rights and stand up for progressive causes.
Students all around the world have proven themselves a crucial social layer in the fight against the genocide in Gaza, and I am proud to have helped organise Australia’s first university encampment for Gaza while I was an undergraduate. Returning to study as a postgraduate, I have remained committed to activism, helping to organise the recent nationwide student strikes against Pauline Hanson.
Students have proven that they care about all of these important political issues and are prepared to fight back, so I think it’s the responsibility of the student union to help organise and lead these campaigns.
Revive will take Western students’ voices to the national stage. The National Union of Students is the peak body for student advocacy in Australia, and it plays a critical role in securing real change from universities and government.
As NUS Delegates, we will fight for the issues that matter most to students across the country.
We will continue the campaign to lower the age of independence for Centrelink from 22 to 18. Too many students are locked out of income support simply because they are considered “dependent” on their families, even when that is not the case. Lowering the age of independence will give young people greater financial freedom and the ability to focus on their studies without taking on excessive work hours or debt.
We will fight against staff cuts and course closures at universities. Quality education requires experienced staff, small class sizes and a diverse range of courses. Staff cuts hurt students by reducing support, increasing workloads and cutting subject offerings. We will work with students and staff unions to stop cuts and protect the quality of our education.
We will also continue to support NUS campaigns for fairer student income support, affordable housing, climate action, accessible higher education, and better mental health services for all students.
Revive will ensure Western students are represented nationally, and that our voices are heard loud and clear.
Hey, I’m Daniel, I’m a Socialist, an activist and a student , this year I’m running with the Left Action ticket. Left Action is this only group running in the SRC that wants the SRC to be a space used for activism and fighting for students. Throughout the year, I’ve helped to mobilise students against Pauline Hanson, and to fight to kick weapons companies off campus.
I think that left wing students aren’t outnumbered, we are out organised and that the student union has a responsibility to fight alongside students. When Left Action candidates are elected to the SRC, they use these positions to fight. For example this year, we were able to use the Welfare position to send out all student emails to promote the student strike against Pauline Hanson, a series of demonstrations that saw over 10 thousands students walk out of class to protest against Pauline Hanson earlier in the year.
So if you want an SRC that can stand up for students and is willing to take a stand for students, you should vote for me and the the rest of the Left Action ticket!
Revive will take Western students’ voices to the national stage. The National Union of Students is the peak body for student advocacy in Australia, and it plays a critical role in securing real change from universities and government.
As NUS Delegates, we will fight for the issues that matter most to students across the country.
We will continue the campaign to lower the age of independence for Centrelink from 22 to 18. Too many students are locked out of income support simply because they are considered “dependent” on their families, even when that is not the case. Lowering the age of independence will give young people greater financial freedom and the ability to focus on their studies without taking on excessive work hours or debt.
We will fight against staff cuts and course closures at universities. Quality education requires experienced staff, small class sizes and a diverse range of courses. Staff cuts hurt students by reducing support, increasing workloads and cutting subject offerings. We will work with students and staff unions to stop cuts and protect the quality of our education.
We will also continue to support NUS campaigns for fairer student income support, affordable housing, climate action, accessible higher education, and better mental health services for all students.
Revive will ensure Western students are represented nationally, and that our voices are heard loud and clear.
As a Doctoral Research Candidate and experienced student leader, I am running for NUS Delegate to ensure Western Sydney University students have a strong, strategic, and proactive voice at the national level. Historically, representation of the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) cohort across university and national advocacy platforms has been very limited, despite HDR candidates being the driving force behind the university’s research output and international rankings. It is crucial to elect an HDR representative who brings proven experience operating at the highest levels of university governance.
Through my roles as HDR Representative on the Academic Senate, Research Committee, and Graduate Research School Academic Committee alongside my time as Past President of the WSU CIB Student Chapter I have demonstrated the ability to turn candidate challenges into concrete policy outcomes. My track record includes advocating for stipend increases, securing equity through four-year fee waiver safeguards, shaping ethical Generative AI guidelines, improving international student health coverage, and addressing disciplinary disparities in Open Access publishing.
Representing WSU at the NUS National Conference requires a delegate who understands complex institutional systems and can champion student welfare, cost-of-living relief, and research equity on the national stage. I bring the tenacity, institutional knowledge, and high-level governance experience needed to ensure our entire student community including our research cohort is powerfully represented, and I respectfully ask for your vote.
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable, not like representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored.
Harsumeet Singh – Experience and Commitment
I currently serve as the Postgraduate Student Representative on the Academic Senate, Postgraduate Officer on the Student Representative Council, and a member of the Academic Senate Education and Assessment Committees, SABEL Faculty Academic Board, and Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) NSW Branch Management Committee.
My advocacy has included raising postgraduate placement shortages and student wellbeing concerns directly with university leadership, advocating for improved facilities and student spaces at Parramatta City Campus. Through these roles, I have worked to ensure student concerns reach the highest levels of university governance.
I bring demonstrated leadership, independent judgement and commitment to accountability. If elected, I will continue advocating for meaningful outcomes, ensuring student representation delivers more than promises.
My name is Isaiah, and I’m running with Left Action for the SRC. Right now, we are seeing a huge surge of a racist, anti-migrant far-right across the country; We have seen all of our major institutions back a genocide over the last three years; and student/staff conditions at university are still on the attack at every university. These are just some of the many issues affecting students at WSU. It’s going to take a real fight to push back against these things, and an even bigger fight to win. That’s why we need an activist Student Union, and that’s why I’m running with Left Action. I’ve been an activist for three years now, standing up for Palestine, Indigenous rights, and against the Far-Right, just to name a few. Vote for me for NUS councillor, to put an activist in the National Student Union and help organise campaigns and protests for the key problems we face today.
Ensuring structurally safe, respectful and empowering care of students will be the focus of my work if elected as NUS Conference Delegate. To highlight the existing programs are an amazing achievement of the current welfare services yet the heart of the issues are not acknowledged. Much of the cost-of-living impacts are grown from continued colonial values and neoliberal policy of which both Australian government and WSU are complicit in cutting funding to welfare supports and education. We have seen shorter terms, longer courses, huge layoffs and rising debts and expenses while Universities have made larger profits, outsourced with consultancy and increased salaries of the administration. We see the impacts of war, conflict and climate change are also adding to the struggle and toll on students as well as concerns with future employment. The opportunity to study is a privilege that I hope can be a sustainable choice now and in the future for both international and domestic students. A choice that should be fun and meaningful, without the added weight and stress being placed on students.
Revive will take Western students’ voices to the national stage. The National Union of Students is the peak body for student advocacy in Australia, and it plays a critical role in securing real change from universities and government.
As NUS Delegates, we will fight for the issues that matter most to students across the country.
We will continue the campaign to lower the age of independence for Centrelink from 22 to 18. Too many students are locked out of income support simply because they are considered “dependent” on their families, even when that is not the case. Lowering the age of independence will give young people greater financial freedom and the ability to focus on their studies without taking on excessive work hours or debt.
We will fight against staff cuts and course closures at universities. Quality education requires experienced staff, small class sizes and a diverse range of courses. Staff cuts hurt students by reducing support, increasing workloads and cutting subject offerings. We will work with students and staff unions to stop cuts and protect the quality of our education.
We will also continue to support NUS campaigns for fairer student income support, affordable housing, climate action, accessible higher education, and better mental health services for all students.
Revive will ensure Western students are represented nationally, and that our voices are heard loud and clear.
WSU students should have free parking, we should have $5 meals on campus, and university education should be totally free for domestic and international students.
My name is Keira, I’m running to be your NUS Delegate with Left Action.
I’m a Palestine activist who has been leading the campaign to kick weapons companies off campus. I’ve organised the WSU contingents to the Nationwide Student Strikes against Pauline Hanson. Last year, when the university sacked 686 staff, I was a part of initiating the fight to defend our education.
WSU is a multi million dollar instituion. That money should go back into our education and student services! I am running on five key welfare policies:
1. Free transport to uni. Parking on campus has risen from $7 to $12.50, at the same time that half of our free shuttle services have been cut. In 2025 WSU made almost $2.5 million off our parking fees! We need free parking on campus.
2. $5 meals on campus. Right now it costs $15.90 for a salad at Parramatta South. In Germany students have access to university run, not-for-profit canteens with quality meals for a 5 euro flat rate. We should bring them to Western.
3. Student accommodation capped at $80 per week. At the Parramatta village, one bedroom in an 8 person shared apartment costs $343 per week, but the average full time university student earns only $313. Housing should be a human right, so rent needs to be capped at one third of Youth Allowance.
4. Fully funded prac for all students. If you’re studying teaching or nursing, you’ll be paid only $8.90 per hour while on prac, and if you’re an international student, you’ll get nothing. Every student should be paid a liveable wage while on prac, not live in poverty.
5. Welfare not warfare. Youth Allowance payments currently sit at just 36% of minimum wage. The government should end the AUKUS military pact, and put the $368 billion they would spend into massively increasing welfare.
If you want an SRC that will fight university management and the government for actual cost of living relief, Vote 1 Left Action for NUS.
Revive will take Western students’ voices to the national stage. The National Union of Students is the peak body for student advocacy in Australia, and it plays a critical role in securing real change from universities and government.
As NUS Delegates, we will fight for the issues that matter most to students across the country.
We will continue the campaign to lower the age of independence for Centrelink from 22 to 18. Too many students are locked out of income support simply because they are considered “dependent” on their families, even when that is not the case. Lowering the age of independence will give young people greater financial freedom and the ability to focus on their studies without taking on excessive work hours or debt.
We will fight against staff cuts and course closures at universities. Quality education requires experienced staff, small class sizes and a diverse range of courses. Staff cuts hurt students by reducing support, increasing workloads and cutting subject offerings. We will work with students and staff unions to stop cuts and protect the quality of our education.
We will also continue to support NUS campaigns for fairer student income support, affordable housing, climate action, accessible higher education, and better mental health services for all students.
Revive will ensure Western students are represented nationally, and that our voices are heard loud and clear.
Revive will take Western students’ voices to the national stage. The National Union of Students is the peak body for student advocacy in Australia, and it plays a critical role in securing real change from universities and government.
As NUS Delegates, we will fight for the issues that matter most to students across the country.
We will continue the campaign to lower the age of independence for Centrelink from 22 to 18. Too many students are locked out of income support simply because they are considered “dependent” on their families, even when that is not the case. Lowering the age of independence will give young people greater financial freedom and the ability to focus on their studies without taking on excessive work hours or debt.
We will fight against staff cuts and course closures at universities. Quality education requires experienced staff, small class sizes and a diverse range of courses. Staff cuts hurt students by reducing support, increasing workloads and cutting subject offerings. We will work with students and staff unions to stop cuts and protect the quality of our education.
We will also continue to support NUS campaigns for fairer student income support, affordable housing, climate action, accessible higher education, and better mental health services for all students.
Revive will ensure Western students are represented nationally, and that our voices are heard loud and clear.
Every Student Deserves a Voice Beyond Their Campus
University students face challenges that go beyond lectures and assessments. From the rising cost of living and financial pressures to student wellbeing and access to educational opportunities, these issues deserve attention at both university and national levels.
My name is Mehtab Bains, and I am a Bachelor of Nursing student at Western Sydney University’s Hawkesbury Campus. I am nominating as an NUS Conference Delegate because I believe Western Sydney students deserve to have their experiences, concerns and ideas represented in national student discussions.
1. Affordable and Accessible Education
Students should have the opportunity to pursue higher education without facing unnecessary financial barriers. I want to support discussions about education affordability, living expenses and practical assistance for students experiencing financial difficulties.
2. Stronger Representation for International Students
International students make an important contribution to Australian universities. However, many face challenges involving accommodation, employment, living expenses and adjusting to a new environment. I want their experiences and concerns to be considered in national student policy discussions.
3. Student Wellbeing and Mental Health
Balancing university, employment, family responsibilities and personal commitments can be difficult. I believe students deserve accessible wellbeing services and meaningful support throughout their studies.
4. Fair Opportunities for Students Across Campuses
Students studying at smaller, regional or less central campuses should not be overlooked. I want to advocate for policies that recognise the different challenges students face depending on their campus, location and circumstances.
5. Meaningful and Accountable Student Representation
Student representatives should listen to the people they represent and approach important decisions responsibly. If elected, I will consider different perspectives, participate constructively in conference discussions and support policies that reflect students’ genuine needs.
I believe national student representation should be about more than political disagreements. It should be about listening, working together and seeking practical improvements to students’ educational experiences.
If elected, I will bring an independent perspective and a commitment to representing the diverse interests of Western Sydney University students.
Our voices should not stop at the university gates. They deserve to be heard nationally.
When You’re Falling Apart at Uni, Who Do You Actually Tell?
If you’re reading this on the train between Parramatta and Penrith, you’re probably tired. Rent’s due. There’s a quiz you haven’t started. You’re doing the maths at Woolies, deciding whether you can afford Weet-Bix and milk this week.
Now be honest about the harder stuff.
When it gets bad, when you’re sitting in the library at 8pm pretending to study while your brain quietly eats itself, who do you tell?
Do you book an appointment with Counselling? Fill in the form, sit in the waiting room, and explain your whole life to a stranger in a lanyard who has ten minutes and a clipboard?
Or do you text your mate?
Be honest. It’s your mate.
Because your mate gets it. They’ve sat the same exam. Caught the same bus. They know what it’s like when your parents don’t get why you’re at uni instead of working, or when you’re the first person in your family to even be here.
That’s not a weakness. That’s just how people work.
So why is our entire support system built like it isn’t?
What I’d actually do: fund a Student Mentor Network. Paid, trained, multilingual, and where students already are.
– Paid, because unpaid peer work is a rich-kid privilege. If mentoring is real work, pay real money.
– Trained in mental health first aid, active listening, and critically, when to escalate. A mentor is not a therapist and shouldn’t pretend to be.
– Multilingual: If you can’t explain what’s wrong in English, you should be able to say it in Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Hindi or Assyrian to someone who’s lived it.
– Warm handoffs: Not a pamphlet. Someone who walks you to the appointment you’ve been avoiding for six weeks and sits with you in the waiting room.
Where you are, when you’re there. The food court. The library. The shuttle stop. Not 9-to-5, because you’re on placement.
Here’s the part that makes it different: it’s a cycle, not a handout.
Every dollar spent on this pays a student’s rent. That student then sits with another student who’s drowning. Same money, two jobs, it keeps one student enrolled and stops another from withdrawing.
And it pays the students who need it most. The ones who can’t pick up a shift because they’re on placement. The ones who can’t do late-night hospo because the last train leaves at ten.
You’re not funding a program. You’re funding students. Twice.
Why me
I’m not running because I’ve got it figured out. I’ve been the one sitting in that library. I’ve been the one checking the pantry shelves.
I don’t know everything. But I’ll read the appendices, ask the questions nobody wants asked, and refuse to let “that’s just how it works” be the last word.
Vote for someone who knows who you’d actually talk to.
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored
I’m Rex, a member of Left Action and I’m running as a NUS candidate because I believe that our student union should raise student’s horizons and fight against all forms of injustice.
Universities today are more similar to corporations than the institutions of education that they were always meant to be, and WSU is no different. As students in the 21st century, we are forced to dish out tens of thousands of dollars in tuition and SSAF fees while universities widen their profit margins by slashing student services, enacting mass staff cuts and partnering with some of the deadliest weapons companies in the world.
If the politicians who currently sit in parliament go to attend uni for free, why can’t we? Education should be free and universities should be pouring their profits back into their students by providing necessities like affordable accommodation, healthcare, and cheap on-campus meals.
As a member of Left Action, I’ve helped organise the national student strike against Pauline Hanson that brought out over 12,000 students across the country — not once but twice! Left Action consistently organises campaigns to fight against various issues like the reduction of the WSU Parramatta shuttles, the cutting of 600 staff members, and the partnerships with weapons companies that facilitate the genocide in Gaza.
I believe the NUS should be built around activism and use its resources to mobilise the student body towards defending our rights and welfare. I am dedicated to the fight against any threats to these rights, whether it’s university management, the government or the far-right.
I am nominating as a NUS Conference Delegate because I believe Western Sydney University students should have a strong and informed voice in discussions that affect their education, wellbeing and future opportunities. As a postgraduate student, I understand the importance of ensuring that student concerns are not only heard within the University but also represented at a broader national level.
I would approach the role with a commitment to listening to the diverse experiences of WSU students and representing their interests responsibly. My priorities include student welfare, affordability and financial pressures, support for international students, access to quality education, employment opportunities and creating a more inclusive and supportive university experience.
I would also use the opportunity to learn from students and representatives from other universities, understand the challenges facing students nationally, and bring relevant ideas and perspectives back to Western Sydney University.
My background in tourism, hospitality, customer service, volunteering and postgraduate study has given me experience communicating with people from different backgrounds, listening to their concerns and working collaboratively. My academic studies in Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management have also developed my research, communication and critical-thinking skills.
If elected, I would take the responsibility of representing WSU students seriously. I would listen, engage, learn and advocate for practical outcomes that contribute to a stronger student experience both at Western Sydney University and within the wider Australian higher education community.
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored
I’m Toby, I’m a left wing socialist activist and I’m running for an NUS candidate position with Left Action. This year I’ve been heavily involved with campaigns at WSU to cut ties with weapons companies and fight back against the rise of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
I want to run to help put a strong left wing voice in the NUS so that the union is used for fighting back against racism, sexism and the growing inequality facing the world today.
Recently the NUS gave backing to a hugely successful student strike against Pauline Hanson, however when another strike was called, the NUS backed out. Disgraceful. We need a strong union to face these threats and to push forward for more rights and opportunities for students.
I want to push the NUS to make the growing cost of living and housing crises more manageable for us students, without us having to make sacrifices. Students should be able to study full or part time without the stress of paying rent or of how much they can afford to eat.
The only way for change like this to be pushed in the NUS is for people like me who are willing to fight for it.
Revive will take Western students’ voices to the national stage. The National Union of Students is the peak body for student advocacy in Australia, and it plays a critical role in securing real change from universities and government.
As NUS Delegates, we will fight for the issues that matter most to students across the country.
We will continue the campaign to lower the age of independence for Centrelink from 22 to 18. Too many students are locked out of income support simply because they are considered “dependent” on their families, even when that is not the case. Lowering the age of independence will give young people greater financial freedom and the ability to focus on their studies without taking on excessive work hours or debt.
We will fight against staff cuts and course closures at universities. Quality education requires experienced staff, small class sizes and a diverse range of courses. Staff cuts hurt students by reducing support, increasing workloads and cutting subject offerings. We will work with students and staff unions to stop cuts and protect the quality of our education.
We will also continue to support NUS campaigns for fairer student income support, affordable housing, climate action, accessible higher education, and better mental health services for all students.
Revive will ensure Western students are represented nationally, and that our voices are heard loud and clear.
Our Vision – A Stronger Student Voice, Together
We are standing together because we believe student representation should be active, accessible, transparent and focused on outcomes. Our ticket brings together students with experience across advocacy, governance, wellbeing, academic representation, community engagement and campus life. Our shared commitment is simple: listen to students, raise their voices, follow up, and work for meaningful change.
We want student representation that reaches undergraduate, postgraduate, HDR, international and domestic students across every campus. No student should feel that their concerns are too small to matter or that they do not know where to go for support. Affordability and student wellbeing will be central to our advocacy. We will support stronger student pantry services and advocate for permanent, affordable cafés and canteens with genuinely low-cost food options. We also believe university accommodation should primarily serve students as an essential educational and wellbeing need, rather than simply operating as a commercial opportunity. We will advocate for more accessible and affordable accommodation, particularly for students experiencing financial pressure. We will continue advocating for fairer paid placements, paid internships, stronger industry connections, career expos and better employment pathways. For postgraduate and HDR students, we will support improved research processes, stronger financial support, better candidature assistance and greater opportunities to connect research with industry. We also want campuses where students feel safe, connected and supported. Our priorities include improved sporting and recreational facilities, stronger community-building activities, campus-wide night safety reviews, improved lighting and transport safety, and extended library access during critical examination and assessment periods. Most importantly, consultation must lead to action. We will advocate for regular campus-based student satisfaction surveys and clear follow-up so students can see what has been heard, what action is being taken and what still needs further advocacy. Our team believes in fairness, inclusion, transparency and accountability. We will work constructively with the University while remaining prepared to raise difficult issues when students need us to. We want student representatives who are visible on campus, approachable, responsive and accountable—not representatives whom students only hear from during elections.
“Our commitment is simple: Your voice. Our action. Better outcomes”
Together, we want to build a student representative body where every student is heard, every campus matters, and no genuine student concern is ignored
I am an international Nursing student at Western Sydney University, and I am nominating as an NUS Delegate because I believe every student deserves to have their voice heard and to be treated fairly, regardless of where they come from or their financial circumstances.
As both an international student and a nursing student, I understand some of the pressures that come with studying away from home while completing a demanding professional degree. One issue I particularly care about is equity in compulsory placements. Nursing and many other professional degrees require students to complete extensive placements as part of their education. While placements are essential for developing professional skills and preparing students for their future careers, they can also create significant financial pressure. Students may have less time for paid employment while facing additional expenses such as transport, accommodation, uniforms and other placement-related costs.
I believe international students should have access to meaningful financial support during compulsory placements. We complete the same academic requirements, attend the same placements and are expected to meet the same professional standards as domestic students. At the same time, international students often pay substantially higher tuition fees and face additional costs associated with studying and living away from home. I believe student support should recognise these pressures rather than allowing international students to be overlooked simply because of their residency status.
More broadly, the cost of living and financial security of students deserve greater attention. Financial hardship affects more than a student’s bank account. It can influence academic performance, access to opportunities, physical and mental health, and whether students are able to fully participate in university life. No student should have to compromise their health, education or professional development because essential study requirements are financially unsustainable.
I am also passionate about student health and wellbeing. Academic pressure, financial stress, isolation from family and demanding placement schedules can all affect students’ physical and mental wellbeing. Students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds may also experience different barriers when seeking support. I believe wellbeing services should be accessible, inclusive and responsive to the diverse circumstances of the students they serve.
I also want to see stronger representation of international students in national student advocacy. International students contribute academically, socially and financially to Australian universities, yet our experiences can sometimes be overlooked in discussions about student welfare and higher education policy. We should be recognised not simply for the fees we pay, but as equal members of our university communities.
If elected as an NUS Delegate, I will bring these perspectives to NatCon while remaining open to the experiences and priorities of the wider student community. I will listen to different perspectives, consider motions carefully, participate constructively in debate, and support policies that make higher education fairer, more accessible and more supportive for all students.
I want every student, domestic or international, to feel that their education, wellbeing and voice matter.
