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
2(26) January 19/01 12pm
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. Please subscribe to the mailing list below to recieve updates and the official notice for each meeting, which includes the location.

Notice of Upcoming Students' Council

The Janurary Council will be held at 12pm on the 19/01/2026 at the William Macmohon Ball Theatre, Old Arts (Building 149). Please email secretary@union.unimelb.edu.au if you have any questions regarding Students' Council.

Students’ Council Stance Booklet

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

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.