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. 

NOTICE ISSUED BY ALEX CLAASSENS, NATIONAL SECRETARY 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

Nominations have been called for Tasmanian Branch Offices of the Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union. View the Notice Here.

Nominations have been called for WA Branch Offices of the Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union. View the Notice Here.

Nominations have been called for Victorian Branch Offices of the Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union. View the Notice Here.

Nominations have been called for New South Wales Branch Offices of the Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union. View the Notice Here.

Nominations have been called for Queensland Branch Offices of the Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union. View the Notice Here.

Nominations have been called for South Australian and Northern Territory Branch Offices of the Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union. View the Notice Here.

Nominations have been called for National Offices of the Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union. View the Notice Here.

The RTBU Tasmanian Branch Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statement - Financial Year Ending 31 December 2025 is now available for member review.

Access it here.

The RTBU National Office Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statement - Financial Year Ending 31 December 2025 is now available for member review.

Access it here.