ANUSA
“Over $1200 Out of Pocket”: Clubs Waiting on New Funding System
Clubs Council executives announced on March 18 that their new funding system for clubs and societies would launch in “1-2 weeks”. However, with this deadline now missed, it marks another delay for the program originally slated for February 2017. These …
University of Sydney SRC President Claims She Was Not Signatory to NUS KPI Letter
UPDATE 22/03: Curtin President Liam O’Neill told Observer that the letter has not been sent to the NUS yet, and that the date of 28 February on the copy distributed by ANUSA was only an initial plan, before the realisation …
NUS, ANUSA Lead Protest Against Education Cuts
Content warning: this story contains mentions of violence and references to genocide. A protest was held today at the Pop-Up hosted by as part of a National Day of Action organised by the NUS (National Union of Students). Approximately 150 …
Needham Presents KPIs for NUS Accreditation, Nagesh Proposes Disaffiliation Referendum
Education Officer Harry Needham and General Representative Ashish Nagesh have put forward opposing NUS motions for SRC 2. Needham is putting forward KPIs for reaccreditation to the National Union of Students (NUS), while Nagesh is proposing a disaffiliation referendum. The …
ANUSA Bans Livestreaming for SRC 1
The ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA) has prevented media from livestreaming its first Student Representative Council (SRC) meeting of the year. When Observer asked to livestream, General Secretary Eden Lim ruled this was not allowed, citing unspecified safety concerns. In 2017, …
Market Day Cut Short Due to “Extreme Conditions”
ANUSA today ended Market Day early, citing “safety concerns” and “extreme conditions” in the face of high winds. According to eyewitness reports, students were hit by falling marquees, with at least one student reportedly injured. At around 2:15pm, volunteers from …
Friday Night Party Moved to Botanic Gardens
Organisers have revealed that this year’s Friday Night Party will be held in the Botanic Gardens, fulfilling previous hints of “waterfalls… flora and fauna”. The event is billed as ANUSA’s “biggest party of the year” and is typically a highlight …
Clubs Council Successfully Spends Full Budget
The Clubs Council has allocated 99.6% of its $150,000 budget to fund student Clubs in 2017. This represents a major success for the Council and an improvement on 2016. Outgoing Funding Officer Zac Lord said this represents a “significant improvement” …