Students' Council

 Students’ Council is the paramount governing body of the University of Melbourne Student Union. There are 15 General Representatives (plus 6 elected representatives for special constituencies – Queer, Indigenous, International, Postgraduate, Students of Colour and Students with Disabilities), all of whom are elected at the annual student elections in September. Notice of all meetings of Students’ Council will be posted on this page and all students are invited to attend, move motions, and take part in the governance of UMSU.

Students’ Council Schedule for 2026:

Council Month Date (2026) Time
3(26) February 12/02 12pm
4(26) March 12/03 12pm
5(26) April 16/04 12pm
6(26) May 21/05 12pm
7(26) June 26/06 12pm
8(26) July 30/07 12pm
9(26) August 20/08 12pm
10(26) September 24/09 12pm
11(26) October 22/10 12pm
12(26) November 19/11 12pm

 

Please note that the above schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Notice of Upcoming Students' Council

There are not any upcoming Students' Council Meetings.

Students’ Council Stance Booklet

The Stances Booklet was created to keep track of ideological and practical stances that UMSU holds.

UMSU Working Groups

Below, are a list of Working Groups established via Students' Council:

Palestine Protest Working Group

Please find more information about Students' Council below.

Album cover - Student Council
This is the band of students who keep UMSU running and representing you and is the governing body of UMSU. There are 15 General Representatives (plus 6 elected representatives for special constituencies), all of whom are elected at the annual student elections in September. Notice of all meetings of Students’ Council are posted online and all students are invited to attend, move motions, and take part in the governance of UMSU.