National Conference 2012

29 October 2012 By

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

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National Conference materials Click to collapse

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.

National Conference special events Click to collapse

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).

Guest speakers and presenters Click to collapse

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