October 24, 2020

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ANU’s Most Famous Alumni: What Were They Like?

James Day Posted On October 22, 2020

By James Day and Helena Burke Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only; it does not constitute any endorsements or approvals from ANU Observer In its 74 year history, the Australian National University has accumulated […]

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What is PARSA?

Hayley Hands Posted On April 18, 2020

By Hayley Hands Observer has covered a number of organisations and student bodies through our Explainer series, but thus far PARSA has eluded us. So, after many years of deliberation, here’s what you need to know about the peak representative […]

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ANUSA Investigates Governance Overhaul

Hayley Hands Posted On March 9, 2020

After almost two years, ANUSA has received the recommendations of its governance review. The review contains recommendations on many components of the organisation, including structure and composition. At SRC 1 last week, a motion was passed to create a Governance […]

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Education Officers, Head to Head

Rebecca Zhong Posted On August 20, 2019

By Rebecca Zhong This year, there is a three-way race for ANUSA Education Officer. Empower’s Henri Vickers’ platform is focused on working with ANUSA departments and “[making] real efforts to reach out” to student activists. Turn Over a New Leaf […]

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ANUSA Election: Gen Rep Profiles

Eliza Croft Posted On August 19, 2019

A mock bio of Brian Schmidt as a candidate

Created by Eliza Croft, Adelle Millhouse, and Anthony Lotric. Content warning: some profiles contain mention of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Over 50 students are running for the position of ANUSA General Representative. 14 candidates will be elected, using the […]

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ANUSA Election: The NUS Delegate Candidates

Adelle Millhouse Posted On August 18, 2019

"You are on this ballot paper, but we do not grant you the rank of SRC member"

By Adelle Millhouse In addition to roles on the SRC, students will this week elect delegates to the National Union of Students (NUS). Electrify, Empower, New Leaf, and Climate Action are all running candidates. What is the NUS? The NUS […]

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Treasurers, Head to Head

Eliza Croft Posted On August 18, 2019

By Eliza Croft Two candidates are vying for the position of ANUSA Treasurer: Maddy Wang, from ‘Turn Over a New Leaf’, and Ethan Gardiner with ‘You! For ANUSA’. Wang plans to increase ANUSA’s revenue through measures such as sponsorship, while […]

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Social Officers, Head to Head

Eliza Croft Posted On August 17, 2019

By Annemiek Dols Nick Pagonis from ‘Electrify ANUSA’ and Sophie Jaggar from ‘Turn Over a New Leaf’ are competing for the position of Social Officer in this year’s ANUSA election. Pagonis has promised to improve the social climate by hosting […]

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ANUSA Election: Small Ticket Wrap-Up

Hayley Hands Posted On August 17, 2019

By Hayley Hands In addition to larger tickets and independents, there are also two smaller tickets putting forward candidates for ANUSA executive and General Representative positions. These tickets are ‘Climate Action for ANUSA’ and ‘VOTE’. VOTE! ‘VOTE!’ is a ticket comprised […]

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Federal Election Candidate Round-Up

Hayley Hands Posted On May 17, 2019

By Hayley Hands With Election Day tomorrow, here’s where some of the local candidates stand on climate change, higher education, and the cost of living. Candidates for the House of Representatives seat of Canberra spoke at an event on Tuesday, […]

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