Elections

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GSA Elections

GSA is a graduate student-led organisation, for graduate students. We elect student representatives to assist in running GSA and to represent the student body at the University of Melbourne. GSA’s Constitution provides leadership roles for up to 38 graduate students. Any enrolled graduate student at the University of Melbourne is eligible to vote in GSA elections, however, only GSA members are eligible to stand in elections.

Details about the 2026 elections are available here: 2026 Elections

What do students vote for?

Students vote for their representatives to represent them and their needs to the University of Melbourne and the wider community.

• Board Members are elected by the graduate students at a general election conducted in accordance with rule 12.3 for two years. A GSA Board member, appointed via a casual vacancy, holds office until the conclusion of the first annual general meeting following their appointment. For more information about the Board, click here.\ \
• Representative Councillors are directly elected to a portfolio by the graduate students at a general election in accordance with rule 12.3 for one year.  A GSA Representative Council Member, appointed via a casual vacancy, holds office until the conclusion of the first annual general meeting following their appointment. For more information about the Representative Council, click here.\ \
• Faculty Councillors are elected by the graduate students at a general election conducted in accordance with rule 12.3 for one year.  A GSA Faculty Council Member appointed via a casual vacancy holds office until the conclusion of the first annual general meeting following their appointment. For more information about the faculty council, click here.

Training & Induction

All elected candidates will be required to attend a comprehensive training and induction session. Participation in this session is mandatory. For the 2026 elections, the induction and training program is scheduled for 29–30 May 2026.

Further information

GSA elections must be held pursuant to the Electoral Regulations; and regulated by the Electoral Tribunal.

• Read more about the Constitution and Electoral regulations.
• The Honorarium Policy is available here.
• To learn more about voting as a student, click here.
• To learn more about standing as a candidate, click here.
• Election Reports from Returning Officer:
• 2025 GSA Elections Report
• 2024 GSA Elections Report