National Conference 2018

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The biennial ASU National Conference will be held in 2018 in Sydney, New South Wales, from Wednesday 21 November to Friday 23 November at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney. 

 
 

This year's National Conference theme is "Change The Rules". The theme reflects the main topics being examined this year:

  1. Superannuation – Solutions for Equality
  2. Reclaiming Local Government Functions
  3. Change the Rules
  4. The Future of Work in the Age of Disruption and Digital Revolution

  • Welcome Reception will be held on the evening of Wednesday 21 November at the Gold Room, L'Aqua, Level 2, Dockside by AustralianSuper.
  • Life Membership presentations will be held at the Welcome Reception (see names of nominees below).
  • Women's Lunch, Thursday 22 November at the Terrace Room, L'Aqua, Level 2 Dockside, sponsored by CareSuper.
  • Conference Dinner will be held on the evening of Thursday 22 November at the Plenary Room, Level 1 Dockside, sponsored by HESTA.
  • National ASU Delegate of the Year presentation will be held at the Dinner (see names of nominees below) and is sponsored by HESTA.

Welcome to Country

  • Ann Weldon

Opening Address

  • David Smith, ASU National Secretary

Keynote Speaker

  • Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary

ASU Member Speakers

  • ASU members Daisy Gardner, Oxfam and Dave Sweeney, Australian Conservation Foundation

Welcome Reception

  • Hon Bill Shorten M.P, Leader of the Opposition
  • Mark Morey, Secretary, Unions NSW

Plenary 1: Superannuation – Solutions for Equality

  • Chair: Linda White, Assistant National Secretary
  • Kelly Shay, Fund and Stakeholder Relationship Manager, AustralianSuper
  • Mary Delahunty, Head of Impact,, HESTA
  • Mark Patman, Alliance Partnership and Employer Relationship Manager, CareSuper
  • Emma Dawson, Executive Director, Per Capita

WORKSHOP 1: Superannuation

  • Delegates are assigned into one of four working groups (Chaired by National Executive & Industrial Officers)

Women's Lunch

  • Sophie Ismail and Kate Minter, ACTU National Campaign Coordinators

Alternative Lunch

  • Craig Hamilton, Mental Health Advocate and Speaker on Mental Health

Plenary 2: Reclaiming Local Government Functions

  • Chair: Robert Potter, Assistant National Secretary
  • Stephen Jones, Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government
  • Thomas Kattnig, Vice President, Public Services International
  • Roberta Ryan, Centre for Local Government at UTS

PLENARY 3: Change the Rules (Q&A Session)

  • Tony Slevin, Barrister, ACTU
  • Troy Henderson, Economist, The Centre for Future Work
  • Michelle O’Neill, President, ACTU (20 minutes)

Conference Dinner – Steve Birney Tribute Dinner

  • Delegate of the Year Awards
  • Lawrence Mooney, Malcolm Turnbull impersonator

Plenary 4: The Future of Work in the Age of Disruption and Digital Revolution

  • Chair: Vivienne Doogan, Executive President QLD Together Branch
  • Alison Pennington, Research Economist, The Centre for Future Work
  • Mark Morey,  Secretary, Unions NSW (Air tasker, Deliveroo)
  • Professor Rae Cooper, Professor of Gender, Work and Employment Relations, The University of Sydney

WORKSHOP 2: The Future of Work in the Age of Disruption and Digital Revolution

  • Delegates are assigned into 4 working groups - Plenary Room & Cockle Bay Rooms I & II

Plenary 5: Keynote Speaker

  • Tracey Spicer, AM – Journalist #MeToo

More information about our speakers:

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. HESTA is the generous sponsor of the 2018 Awards.

Winner:

Shanti Thompson, Department of Environment & Science, Nominated by: Queensland Together

Read about her win here "Leading the Core enterprise bargaining campaign throughout 2018, Shanti Thompson wins ASU National Delegate of the Year"

Nominees:

Paul Sutherland, Energy Queensland Limited, Nominated by: Queensland (Services & Northern Administrative) Branch

Shanti Thompson, Department of Environment & Science, Nominated by: Queensland Together

Coby Rooimans, Nib Health Fund, Nominated by: NSW United Services Branch

Samantha Parker, Nominated by: Nsw & Act (Services) Branch

Kristy Meikle, City of Greater Geelong, Nominated by: Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities & Services Branch

Sarah Haar, Civica Australia, Nominated by: Victorian Private Sector Branch

Jodie Richardson, Nominated by: Western Australian Branch

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Life Membership of the Union is bestowed on members in recognition of their dedication over the years to the Australian Services Union.

Naomi Arrowsmith, Nominated by: NSW & ACT (Services) Branch

Raymond (John) Briggs, Nominated by: NSW & ACT (Services) Branch

Jeremy (Jerry) Evans, Nominated by: NSW & ACT (Services) Branch

Fran Hayes, Nominated by: NSW & ACT (Services) Branch

Mark Mallitt, Nominated by: NSW & ACT (Services) Branch

Michael (Mick) Talone, Nominated by: NSW & ACT (Services) Branch

Stephen Birney, Nominated by: NSW United Services Branch

Phil Bowering, Nominated by: NSW United Services Branch

Kayee Griffin, Nominated by: NSW United Services Branch

Greg Mclean, Nominated by: NSW United Services Branch

Paul Reid, Nominated by: NSW United Services Branch

Graham (Ziggy) Zell, Nominated by: NSW United Services Branch

Margaret (Margie) Dale, Nominated by: Queensland (Services & Northern Administrative) Branch

Peter Devey, Nominated By: Queensland Together Branch

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