Do I need someone to nominate me?
Yes, all nominees must have a nominator who is a financial member of the zone that the nominee is running in. At least one eligible nominator is required.
Do I need to be a member to nominate to be a Convenor or Delegate?
Yes. Nominees must be a financial member of the AFPA.
Do I need to declare that I am eligible under the rules and am not disqualified from being a candidate/nominee?
Yes. Please refer to Chapter 7, Part 4 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. You also need to declare on the nomination form under the ‘candidate’s consent’ section.
When do nominations open and close?
Nominations opened on 21/6/23 and must reach the Returning Officer, Ben Murray no later than 5:00pm (AEST) on 5/7/23. This means that you can’t put the nomination in the mail at 4:00pm on 5/7/23, but you can lodge a nomination via email. If you choose to post your form, it is the your responsibility [...]