2026 RTBU Election

E2026/57 - Election of All RTBU Offices

In line with the RTBU's rules, a general election of all Offices will be held this year, conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

Members may use this page to access relevant notices, and general election information.

Nomination Period

Nominations, which must be in writing and comply with the RTBU's rules, may be made from 9:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 6 July 2026.

Nomination forms can be downloaded by visiting aec.gov.au/ieb and selecting the relevant election or by contacting the Returning Officer.

Returning Officer Contact Details

The AEC has appointed two Returning Officers to conduct the scheduled election.

For any enquiry related to the election of National Offices, New South Wales and Queensland Branch offices, please contact Ishtiaq Ahmed (Returning Officer) or Catherine Budrodeen (Assistant Returning Officer).

For any enquiry related to the election of Victorian, Tasmanian, Western Australian and South Australian/ Northern Territory Branch offices, please contact Taylah Grillo (Returning Officer) or Shehan Liyanage (Assistant Returning Officer).

Please call either 02 9375 6366 or 03 9285 7111 for assistance, referencing the election Decision number E2026/57

The Contact Us facility is available from the AEC website or you may contact us via [email protected]

Decisions, Notices & Other Important Documents

USE OF UNION RESOURCES IN ELECTIONS

Candidates and Members are reminded of their obligations under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 with respect to the use of union property in elections.

Section 190 makes it an offence for the Union’s property, resources, or finances to be used to help one candidate against another candidate in an election for office or other position.

This means that you can’t for example use union money, union emails, union phones or undertake any campaigning during union to time to help yourself or another candidate in an election over another candidate. You can however use your personal email, personal phone, or campaign in your own time (e.g. before and after work, during lunch).

This notice also serves to advise that union notice boards, and other resources are not to be used for election purposes. If any material has been posted, it should be removed promptly.