National Conference 2022

The biennial ASU National Conference will be held in 2022 in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, from Wednesday 9 November to Friday 11 November at Twin Towns Conference & Function Centre.
ASU Conference Welcome Reception – Sponsored by HESTA:
- Held on the evening of Wednesday, 9 November 2022 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm, in the Stars room on Level 5 at the Conference venue.
ASU Conference Women’s Lunch – Sponsored by Care Super:
- The Women’s Lunch which will be held on Thursday, 10 November 2022 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm, in the Horizons room on Level 3 at the Conference venue.
ASU Conference Dinner and Delegate of The Year Awards - Sponsored by Australian Super:
- The Conference Dinner which will be held on the evening of Thursday, 10 November 2022 commencing with pre dinner drinks at 6.50pm then dinner at 7.30pm - 10.45pm, at the same venue in the Showroom.
The National Delegate of the Year Award is presented biennially at the ASU National Conference. It recognises in all nominees the dedication and spirit that makes the union movement great through its activists. Brought to you by Australian Super, generous sponsor of the 2022 Awards.
Winner:
DANIEL WELSH
Essential Energy
Nominated by: NEW SOUTH WALES UNITED SERVICES BRANCH
Daniel Welsh, USU Senior Delegate at Essential Energy has shown exceptional skills representing the Union’s members at his workplace as well as others in the Energy industry. This was recognised at the Branch’s Conference where he won the title of Delegate of the Year.
Daniel has been an essential part of the local Enterprise Agreement negotiations, mapping of workplaces, development of policies, bringing awareness of deep-seated bullying & harassment, fighting job cuts in the energy industry and keeping up communication and inclusion for all members.
Daniel is a true leader because he is professional, articulate, strong, listens, is empathetic, has the ability to collaborate and work with others, recognising, encouraging, and praising their strengths and most importantly has very well-developed principles around fairness and respect for others.
Nominees:
| Branch | Nomination |
| Queensland (Services & Northern Administrative) Branch | Michael Anderson |
| Western Australian Branch | Allan Jauncey |
| Queensland Together | Jamie Parker |
| New South Wales & ACT (Services) Branch | Julie Perkins |
| Victorian & Tasmanian Authorities & Services Branch | Michael (Mike) Radin |
| NSW United Services Branch | Daniel Welsh |
| South Australian & NT Branch | Vanessa Wood |
Life Membership of the Union is bestowed on members in recognition of their dedication over the years to the Australian Services Union.
Nominees:
| Branch | Nomination |
| Western Australian Branch | Stephen (Steve) Arnold |
| New South Wales & ACT (Services) Branch | Martin Davis |
| Queensland Together | Vivienne Doogan |
| Queensland Together | Kate Flanders |
| Queensland (Services & Northern Administrative) Branch | Lynette (Lindy) Henson |
| Victorian & Tasmanian Authorities & Services Branch | Michelle Jackson |
| South Australian Branch | Ian Kinlough |
| South Australian Branch | Brenton Medlin |
| NSW United Services Branch | David McDonald |
| Queensland (Services & Northern Administrative) Branch | John Payne |
| Western Australian Branch | Nigel Rainford |
| Queensland (Services & Northern Administrative) Branch | David Smith |
| Western Australian Branch | Andrew (Andy) White |
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