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National Conference 2012

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The biennial ASU National Conference was held in 2012 in Adelaide from Monday, November 26 to Wednesday, November 28 at the National Wine Centre. The theme was "union-ready, future-ready".

icon 2012 National Conference - Feedback letter from Qld delegate John Finn 

 
 

 

  • Evaluation Survey - a password will be provided to delegates and observers to gain access to the evaluation survey where they can provide feedback on all elements of this year's Conference.

     

  • Women's Survey - a password will be provided to women delegates and observers to gain access to this brief survey.

  • Welcome Reception will be held on the evening of Monday 26 November at the National Wine Centre. Sponsored by AustralianSuper.
  • Women's Lunch, Tuesday 27 November at the National Wine Centre. Sponsored by ME Bank.
  • Conference Dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday 27 November at the Adelaide Town Hall. Sponsored by Hesta Super Fund.
  • National ASU Delegate of the Year presentation (see names of nominees below). Sponsored by Government Skills Australia.
  • Life Membership presentations (see names of recipients below).

  • The Hon Jay Weatherill MP, Premier of South Australia
  • Paul Schroder, AustralianSuper
  • Tim Lyons, ACTU
  • Debby Blakey, HESTA Super Fund
  • Deputy President Peter Sams AM, Fair Work Australia
  • Josh Bornstein, Maurice Blackburn
  • Dr Anne Summers AO [read about Dr Summers' speech here: Are we serious about equality?]
  • Benjie Velasco, Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PALEA)
  • Dave Oliver, ACTU Secretary
  • Dr Joanna Howe, University of Adelaide
  • Commissioner Peter Hampton, FWA
  • Dr Iain Campbell, RMIT University
  • Professor Barbara Pocock, University of South Australia
  • Dave Garland, National Union of Workers

icon Speaker Profiles

Following are the key presentations to be made at the National Conference.

  • Equal Pay Campaign & Offshoring address - Linda White
  • Superannuation Panel - David Smith
  • Industrial Relations Panel - Greg McLean
  • Workshop - Unfair Dismissals & FWA Dispute Resolution Procedure - Michael Rizzo
  • Workshop - Insecure Work & Pressures of Modern Work - Warren Fridell
  • Workshop - Bargaining in a Hostile Environment - Justin Cooney

Winner:

Kristen Gilbertson, SA&NT Branch, Alexandrina Council [read about the presentation]

Nominees:

Zoé Kennedy, C&SQ C&A Branch, Mater Hospital Brisbane

Anne Watt, QLD (S&NA) Branch, Gold Coast City Council

David Scott, NSW US Branch, Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Maree McDermott, NSW&ACT (Services) Branch, Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services

Michael Vallis, VIC&TAS A&S Branch, Banyule City Council

Carolyn Cassar, VIC PS Branch, Jetstar

Andy White, WA Branch, City of Greater Geraldton

icon Delegate of the Year - nominee profiles

Mary-Anne O'Neill, C&SQ C&A Branch

Linden Scotts, NSW US Branch (USU)

Paul Slape, VIC&TAS A&S Branch

Barry O'Brien, WA Branch

Keith Harvey, VIC PS Branch 

Maxine Winkley, SA & NT Branch

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