Information for voters

Source: https://gsa.unimelb.edu.au/governance/elections/info-for-voters/ Parent: https://gsa.unimelb.edu.au/resources/parents-on-campus/

How do I vote?

Graduate students at the University of Melbourne will be automatically sent an email with a unique link with instructions on how to vote. If you do not receive your email during the voting period, please contact the Returning Officer.

If you do not receive an email with your voting link, please email the Returning Officer, Stephen Luntz, at sluntz@abovequota.com.au

When can I vote?

Voting Opens: Monday, 13 April 2026, at 9:00 AM
Voting Closes: Friday, 24 April 2026, at 5:00 PM

Winning candidates are announced by the Returning Officer after final results are declared by the tribunal. Click here to learn more about the 2026 GSA Elections.

Where can I find information about the nominees?

During elections, information about nominees will be displayed on the GSA website. Information will include their name, bio, a photo and possibly a short video of each nominee and the position they are standing for.

Click here to learn more about 2026 Nominees.

I have a query or complaint about the election. Who can I talk to?

To enquire or make a complaint about the election, contact the Returning Officer by email. The Returning Officer for 2026 GSA Elections is:

Returning Officer:

Stephen Luntz \ sluntz@abovequota.com.au

Deputy Returning Officer:

Ciara Griffiths \ cgriffiths@abovequota.com.au

The Returning Officer will be available on campus in the 1888 building on the following days:

- Friday, 20 March (1 PM – 5 PM)
Monday, 23 March (1 PM – 5 PM)
Wednesday, 25 March (1 PM – 5 PM)
Friday, 27 March (1 PM – 5 PM)
Monday, 30 March (1 PM – 5 PM)
Wednesday, 1 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Wednesday, 8 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Friday, 10 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Monday, 13 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Wednesday, 15 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Friday, 17 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Monday, 20 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Wednesday, 22 April (1 PM – 5 PM)
Friday, 24 April (1PM-5PM)

Please contact GSA Reception to be directed to his office or email him directly as per details above.

What does a Returning Officer do?

The Returning Officer:

is responsible for the conduct of each election
may decide all matters not provided for in the Constitution or the Electoral Regulations
and is answerable only to the Electoral Tribunal

The Returning Officer must decide questions of fact on the balance of probabilities.

Any decision of the Returning Officer may be appealed to the Electoral Tribunal in accordance with rule 13.8 of the Constitution.

UMGSA will provide the facilities, resources and assistance necessary to enable the Returning Officer to carry out the responsibilities as set out in the Electoral Regulations.

Other information

GSA elections must be held pursuant to the Electoral Regulations; and regulated by the Electoral Tribunal. \ For more information on the rules, please read the  GSA Electoral Regulations here: Electoral regulations\ For more information about the general election, click her e