Candidate Data Appearing in the Ballot
2026 SRC/NUS ElectionStudent Representative Council
President of the SRC
General Secretary
Education Officer
Welfare Officer
Women's Officer
Women's Officer
Environment Officer
Environment Officer
International Students' Officer
International Students' Officer
Students with Disabilities Officer
Students with Disabilities Officer
Indigenous Officer
Indigenous Officer
Ethno-cultural Officer
Ethno-cultural Officer
Paddington Representation Officer
Paddington Representation Officer
Paddington Domestic Officer
Paddington Domestic Officer
Undergraduate Councillor A
Undergraduate Councillor A
Undergraduate Councillor B
Undergraduate Councillor B
NUS
NUS
Poll Group: 2026 SRC/NUS Election
Poll Group: Student Representative Council
I believe student representation is more than merely responding to problems. It must pro-actively mould a better university experience. And so I stand for the SRC President. My vast leadership experience has taught me how to transform ideas into initiatives, cultivate partnerships and represent diverse communities. As Founder President of the Interact Club of Happiness, I grew an organisation from 10 to 70+ members, built partnerships with 16 international organisations and spearheaded initiatives reaching over 1,500 underprivileged students worldwide. I also directly represented UNSW students as a COMM1180 Student Partner working with academic staff to contribute towards course improvements by analysing student feedback. We pioneered LGBTQ awareness in our town through campaigns by inviting drag queens to share their experience. As SRC President, I bring initiative, accountability and inclusivity to student representation at UNSW. I would ensure students are not merely consulted, but meaningfully represented in our community.
I am an anti-colonialist, anti-racist, feminist, and unionist advocate. I have an unwavering faith in a better world, and a deep politics of care for all those around me. As a councillor on the UNSW SRC this year, I have learned how the corporate university fails to be an educational and social institute.
This is symptomatic of the broader cost of living crisis, the inflation of housing and rent prices, reliance on AI, Labor complicity in Isra*l’s genocide of Palestinians, and the general shift to the right.
I will fight for you through:
1. A moratorium on UNSW’s partnership with OpenAI
2. Affordable student housing on campus
3. Enforcing BDS on campus to cut ties with companies funding genocide in Palestine
(and more!)
Vote [1] Grassroots, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Hey! I’m Daniel, and I’m running to be your 2027 SRC President with TOGETHER. I’m a third year Computer Science and Physics student and have served as an SRC councillor for two years.
When real students have a voice on the SRC, it has so much power to do good. Food Hub, Short Extensions, and even Flex Week all came about from our advocacy.
As your SRC President, I will focus on delivering tangible change like
1. Expanding our $5 meal program
2. Introducing vouchers for public transport and textbooks
3. Extending happy hour at the Roundy
4. Making ALL assignments capped at 40% weight and due at 11.59pm
Everyone deserves to be listened to, be represented, and fought for. TOGETHER is the only team who can do that for students at UNSW.
Let’s make a difference, together.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
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As the disabilities officer this year I’ve felt firsthand how the university’s structures are failing us. I’ve helped students fight academic appeal cases they shouldn’t have had to if the right support and care existed. I’ve helped advocate for students when they were shamed by course convenors for needing basic provisions, and I’ve felt this all firsthand having won my own academic appeal case after having no support from the uni.
Universities can’t be run like corporations anymore. As general secretary I’ll fight for:
1) Arc funded social workers on campus to help with the mental health crisis we’re facing!
2) A moratorium on AI to pause the need for profit and fund/resource our academics properly instead
3) Continuing to fight for ending our university’s ties to weapons companies And more!
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
G’day! I’m Luke and I’m running to be your next SRC General Secretary. As a fifth-year Arts/Law student who lives on campus and juggles work and study, I know that uni can be expensive and stressful. Student money has been wasted on a poorly-run SRC that refuses to focus on delivering immediate relief for students.
As your SRC General Secretary, I will fight for reforms to make our time at uni better like capping final exam weights at 40%, short extensions for all courses, expanding concession Opal card eligibility to international and part-time students, more affordable parking on campus, and cheaper student accommodation, while making the SRC more transparent and accountable.
I want to be part of an SRC that brings all students TOGETHER to make our university fun, fair, and student-focused.
VOTE [1] LUKE COX FOR GENERAL SECRETARY
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Kensington Fried Chicken exists to fix the saddest part of campus life, which is lunch. Fourteen-dollar salads, queues that move slower than a week-three lecture, and portions plated by minimalists who've clearly never met a hungry uni student. We think campus deserves better than that, and our vision is simple: crispy, affordable, fast. Our secret blend of 11 policies is mostly herbs, spices, and common sense. Microwaves that actually heat your food instead of just spinning it in a slow circle of false hope. Seats and shade, so you and your mates can actually sit down and feast. And when Week Ten hunger hits, we've got chaplaincy for it: chips. Spiritual and dietary needs, both covered. So vote 1 Kensington Fried Chicken. Bring your mates, bring your appetite, and leave the sad desk sandwich behind. Our original recipe is simple, cheaper, tastier and faster. The rest is just gravy.
I believe effective student representation is not merely about organisation. It is about ensuring ideas, concerns and diverse voices are transformed into action. And so I stand for General Secretary. My leadership experience has taught me how to manage teams, cultivate partnerships and turn initiatives into tangible outcomes. As Founder President of the Interact Club of Happiness, I expanded an organisation from 10 to 70+ members and established partnerships with 16 international clubs across multiple countries. I have also organised large-scale workshops, cultural exchanges, fundraising campaigns and community initiatives, requiring careful planning and communication. As a COMM1180 Student Partner, I work directly with academic staff, analysing student feedback and contributing towards course improvements. I have represented students in school governance, including the selection of a High School Principal and an IB re-evaluation process. As General Secretary, I would bring organisation, transparency and accountability to SRC operations.
Hi, my name is Alex Baines and I'm a first-year student in a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I am excited to be running to be your Education Officer as I've seen the impacts, both positive and negative, that student leaders can have for their fellow students, so I am keen to join a team that is committed to improving the student experience.
As your Education Officer, I will work diligently to improve the academic experience for all students through good communications and problem solving.
Specifically, I will establish a serious ACADEMIC CASEWORKER PROGRAM to make sure students are supported when navigating university and faculty issues. I will also fight for all assignments to be DUE AT 11.59PM and WEIGH NO MORE THAN 40% of your course grade!
VOTE [1] ALEX BAINES FOR EDUCATION OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hey, I'm Emma and I'm running with Left Action for SRC for the Education Office.
Over the past few years i have fought tirelessly to have our universities stop tying our education to the genocide in Gaza by handing over our fees and research to weapons companies that arm the genocide. This year I helped organise the national student rally to oppose the racist scapegoating and blatant sexist politics of One Nation.
Throughout my time as an activist and member of the SRC, I have spoken to and worked with many students to fight around the issues they care about, such as the cost-of-living, free education and standing up against racism, sexism and homophobia.
Left Action is the only ticket with dedicated activists who are willing to relentlessly fight for a world without inequality and oppression. Join our fight and Vote [1] Left Action this SRC election!
I believe education is not merely about what happens inside a classroom. It is about ensuring students are heard, supported and given the opportunity to learn effectively. And so I stand for Education Officer. As a COMM1180 Student Partner, I work directly with academic staff, analysing student feedback and contributing towards course improvements. My leadership has also centred on creating educational opportunities, from founding a Model Lok Sabha to organising economics and financial literacy workshops reaching over 1,500 participants. I have also developed mentorship initiatives supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. My academic interests in economics, public policy and governance have further shaped how I approach educational issues. These experiences taught me that meaningful educational change requires both listening and action. As Education Officer, I would advocate for accessible, responsive and high-quality education while ensuring students have meaningful channels to shape their academic experience.
I believe student welfare is not merely about responding when someone reaches crisis point. It is about building a community where students feel comfortable seeking support before they get there. And so I stand for Welfare Officer. I founded a mentorship initiative supporting the education and wellbeing of 50+ orphan girls and have organised community initiatives focused on inclusion and social awareness. My advocacy has also extended to issues that can be difficult to discuss. I organised menstrual hygiene awareness campaigns and pioneered LGBTQ+ awareness initiatives during COVID, creating spaces for conversations often surrounded by stigma. These experiences taught me the importance of empathy, accessibility and making people feel heard without judgement. As Welfare Officer, I would strengthen awareness of existing support services while creating more opportunities for connection, early intervention and community-building. I would bring practical leadership experience and a genuine commitment to ensuring students feel supported, respected and included at UNSW.
Hey! I’m Alyssa, a first-year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student running to be your Welfare Officer.
If elected, I will work to improve student welfare and make the SRC's work more visible and accessible to students. I’ve seen the impact of student-led initiatives through my role as Deputy Charities at Philip Baxter College.
Personally, moving away from home to start university was a major change, and I understand how academic pressure, financial stress and a new environment can affect a student’s university experience.
As your Welfare Officer, I will introduce PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND TEXTBOOK VOUCHERS, fight for FREE PARKING DURING EXAMS, push for CHEAPER DRINKS at the ROUNDHOUSE and bring back FREE UNI MERCH!
VOTE [1] ALYSSA JEFFRIES FOR WELFARE OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hi! I’m Jamie, and I’m running to be your SRC Welfare Officer for 2027. Students in Australia are in a cost-of-living crisis. Housing is unaffordable, groceries have shot up and fuel and transport costs continue to soar. I’m a socialist, because I think capitalism continues to fail ordinary people while concentrating wealth in the hands of the 1%.
Our vice-chancellor earns $1.18 billion while making us pay tens of thousands for our degrees. We need a radical SRC that looks to turn the tide in favour of students. Left Action are a ticket of activists, who want to fight for students on every front. That’s why this year I’ve helped organise two mass student walk-offs against Pauline Hanson. The far-right want to strip back the rights of everyone and we need an equally organised response. If you want an SRC that stands for this, vote 1 Left Action!
Poll Group: Women's Officer
I’m a first year Social Science student majoring in Politics and International Relations. This year I’ve taken an active role in the Women’s Collective and feminist movements including the SSASV (Students Stand Against Sexual Violence) march to parliament. Alongside the creation of a feminist union on campus, I am developing a non-profit food organisation that aids the most vulnerable in Sydney. The rise in gender based violence highlights the need for an activist Women’s Collective.
I’m running for Women’s Officer because I will turn that activism into a meaningful change on campus.
As Women's Officer my priorities will always be founded on the needs of the people! Which is why I’m fighting for:
1. An expansion on subsidies for contraception, reproductive, and menstrual healthcare.
2. An establishment of an annual International Feminist Solidarity Week.
3. An expansion of the Period Campaign.
Vote [1] GrassrootsforSRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革 !
I am Anita Trairattanasirikul, and I want to build on UNSW’s supportive environment to encourage students to get involved in societies, performing arts, and university life. Since O-Week, I have experienced how interactive students can make others feel like they belong, and I would like to extend that same positive attitude to everyone I meet.
As Women’s Officer, I would prioritise voicing women’s concerns and encouraging them to partake in events both on and off campus, as I believe building strong relationships with others can significantly impact a woman’s feeling of safety and inclusivity.
Being involved in multiple volunteering initiatives at UNSW including Arc Insiders, Wellness Warriors, Volunteers United and Blitz, I would continue to be an approachable and visibly active individual in the community, who listens to what women at UNSW actually need, and turn that feedback into practical events and initiatives.
“Every Woman Heard. Every Woman Supported.”
As the first woman in my immediate family to pursue higher education, I understand what it means to navigate barriers in spaces where women are still underrepresented. That experience fuels my commitment to ensuring every woman at UNSW, including international students, has the support, resources and confidence to thrive.
As your Women’s Officer, I will STRENGTHEN the Women’s Collective and RAISE AWARENESS of women’s health, mental health and safety resources, and HELP SURVIVORS OF GENDERED VIOLENCE access confidential support. Further, I will work with UNSW to advocate for the Gender Equity Strategy and liaise with NUS and campus partners to work towards tearing down systemic barriers.
TOGETHER, we can build a stronger, safer and more inclusive university where every woman feels heard, supported and empowered to thrive.
VOTE [1] TARA NANDWANI FOR WOMEN’S OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
I believe women’s representation is not merely about creating supportive spaces. It is about creating opportunities for women to participate, lead and be heard. And so I stand for Women’s Officer. My leadership has consistently centred on advocacy, inclusion and building opportunities from the ground up. I founded my school’s first structured girls’ football program, leading a 20-player squad into district-level competition. I also founded a mentorship initiative supporting the education and wellbeing of 50+ orphan girls. My advocacy extends beyond traditional leadership. During COVID, I pioneered LGBTQ+ awareness initiatives to encourage social dialogue and challenge stigma, while also leading menstrual hygiene awareness and civic education campaigns. These experiences taught me that representation requires both listening and action. As Women’s Officer, I would create practical opportunities for connection, mentorship and participation, ensuring women across different backgrounds feel supported, represented and empowered.
Poll Group: Environment Officer
Hi! I’m Aaryan Modi, a second year Commerce and Computer Science student. I grew up in Singapore, where I saw sustainably treated as a core part of how it operates rather than a cost to be absorbed. That shaped my passion for the environment, and I want to bring the same thinking to UNSW.
Real change is difficult, but it is necessary. As Environment Officer, I will Back the Environment Collective so more students can get involved in ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY, introduce GREEN GRANTS FOR ECO-FRIENDLY CLUB EVENTS, SUPPORT WORKSHOPS that give students practical skills for environment and climate action, and HOLD OUR UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTABLE on its commitment to Net Zero emissions, including scrutinising its supply chain!
Every initiative will be measured so real students can see the results.
VOTE [1] AARYAN MODI FOR ENVIRONMENT OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
I believe environmental action is not merely about raising awareness. It is about making sustainable choices practical, visible and accessible to students. And so I stand for Environment Officer. As Founder of my school’s Fashion Club, I built a 30-member organisation connecting sustainability with textile waste, responsible production, ethical consumption and sustainable supply chains. I also led Project Green Yatra, mobilising volunteers to plant 100 saplings as part of an urban sustainability initiative. My interest in economics and business has further shaped how I understand environmental issues, particularly the relationship between consumption, incentives and sustainable decision-making. These experiences taught me that environmental initiatives are most effective when people have a tangible role in them. As Environment Officer, I would focus on practical, student-driven initiatives while bringing an interdisciplinary perspective that connects sustainability with economics, business and everyday choices.
Hey! I’m running with Left Action to be your Environment Officer in 2027. The need for bold action on climate change has never been greater than it is now. We are hurtling towards a world of multiple degrees of warming and the destruction of entire ecosystems.
The impending climate catastrophe is fuelled by one thing only: the endless greed of fossil fuel barons and AI techbros for profit. That’s why I’m a socialist, because I think capitalism is failing us and the planet, and we need a world based on rational and just allocation of resources. That’s also why I was a part of the ‘Fossil Free UNSW’ campaign last year.
Left Action are organising against all the injustices of capitalism, from inequality and racism in Australia to the Gaza genocide. If you want an SRC that stands for students’ rights and progressive change, vote 1 Left Action.
Poll Group: International Students' Officer
As a third-year international student, I’ve experienced some of the challenges that come with navigating university life away from home. Through volunteering, mentoring, and speaking with other international students at uni, I’ve learned about the experiences and challenges faced by our community.
I’m running for International Officer because I want to listen and understand the issues affecting us, while turning those concerns into meaningful advocacy. Too often, international students are made a political football and blamed for Government and University failures. We can’t accept that.
As International Officer, I’ll fight for:
1. Concession Opal fares for international students.
2. Safer, more accessible and affordable housing.
3. Better support navigating visa and academic requirements.
4. A stronger international student voice in SRC advocacy and UNSW decision-making.
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
I am an international PhD student in Computer Science and a Postgraduate Council liaison officer at UNSW. Having studied in China for several years and now in Australia, I know the challenges of adapting to a new academic system and culture. This inspires me to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all international students.
I volunteer as a Cultural Mentor at UNSW, guiding new international students, and was selected for the City of Sydney's International Student Ambassador and Leadership Program.
If I am elected, I will push for better support for international students, more events bringing local and international students together, and advocate to the UNSW authorities on issues related to housing and on-campus services.
Being fluent in English, Urdu, conversational Chinese, and Hindi enables me to connect with students from a wide range of backgrounds. I am committed to representing international students with integrity, enthusiasm, and empathy.
Hi, I’m Baihan (Kimi) Zhou, and I’m running to be your International Students’ Officer on the 2027 UNSW SRC. I’m a fifth-year Electrical Engineering student and Vice President of the Chinese Students’ Association, which I’ve helped lead for two years.
This is my tenth year in Australia. Having arrived as an international high school student, I know what it takes to build a life far from home and navigate the gap between cultures. I understand the challenges international students face because I’ve faced them too.
As your International Students’ Officer, I will make sure we’re treated FAIRLY, fight for CONCESSION OPALS for ALL STUDENTS, advocate for MORE SUPPORT FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS and use SRC resources to make sure that international students KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AT WORK.
VOTE [1] KIMI ZHOU FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
I believe international student representation is not merely about helping students adjust to a new environment. It is about ensuring diverse perspectives become an integral part of university life. And so I stand for International Students’ Officer. As Founder President and Director of Partnerships and International Relations of the Interact Club of Happiness, I established collaborations with 16 international clubs and organised economics, finance and cultural exchange initiatives involving students across India, Nepal, Egypt and Sri Lanka. Working across different cultures taught me how to communicate, adapt and build communities across borders. At UNSW, I have continued developing this understanding through my academic and extracurricular involvement. These experiences showed me both the value international students bring and the challenges of navigating unfamiliar systems. As International Students’ Officer, I would strengthen cross-cultural engagement, create meaningful social opportunities and improve awareness of support and university resources.
Poll Group: Students with Disabilities Officer
This year I've been lucky enough, with my involvement with disability advocacy spaces and the Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Society, to become deeply familiar with the vibrant disabled community in UNSW and beyond. Through these experiences, I've come to a fairly obvious conclusion: it is *not* a good time to be disabled right now.
But that means we have to maintain community and solidarity, through transparent leadership targeting external stressors from UNSW and the government. That's what I'd like to offer, through continued activism as well as policies including:
1. A reduced cap on assessment weighting (60% → 40%)
2. More bulk-billed psychiatrists at the UNSW Health Service (and expanding to cover ADHD care)
3. Restoring good academic standing after students at risk level 3 take program leave or successfully appeal suspension
4. Advocating for Arc-funded social workers
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Poll Group: Indigenous Officer
I am a third-year Law and Criminology and Criminal Justice student and proud descendant of the Pambalong people of the Awabakal nation. I grew up on the unceded lands of the Wonnarua people in the Hunter Valley where I was recognised by the Korreil Wonnai AECG in 2023 for leadership within my community. As a student of criminology and advocate for decoloniality, I am acutely aware of the systemic challenges faced by First Nations people, not only within our legal system but within every facet of society.
Within this role, I will fight to be the voice for UNSW’s First Nations collective and:
1. Bring First Nations concerns to key decision-makers, ensuring that our interests are represented and considered;
2. Establish better communication channels around First Nations’ initiatives and policies;
3. Seek further funding for First Nations initiatives at UNSW.
Vote [1] GrassrootsforSRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革 !
Hi! My Name is Olivia Wallace, and I am running to be your next SRC Indigenous Officer. I am a second-year student studying a Bachelor of Biotechnology and am passionate about advocating for everyone's right to opportunity, learning, and the ability to contribute back to their community. I have spoken to fellow Indigenous students in my time studying here, and there is currently a barrier between our Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander population and our non-Indigenous population; this deserves attention. Direct dialogue rather than blanket solutions is the difference between community initiative that works, hinders, or is redundant and wasteful. Indigenous issues do not solely affect Indigenous people but our collective university community. This will be my first year running; however, I believe we have the unique opportunity in the SRC to engage critically together and improve standards for everyone.
Hi everyone! I’m Georgia, a first-year medical student and I’m excited to be your next Indigenous Students Officer.
Starting university has shown me how important it is for students to feel represented, supported, and connected to their community. I’m passionate about helping create a university environment where Indigenous students feel heard, valued, and empowered.
If elected, I want to be an approachable and reliable advocate for Indigenous students, working to strengthen community, improve awareness of the support and opportunities available. I will bring a fresh perspective, enthusiasm and genuine willingness to listen and learn from our community. I would be proud to represent Indigenous students and work together with others to create meaningful and lasting change for Indigenous students.
VOTE [1] GEORGIA FARRELL FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: Ethno-cultural Officer
I’m Avasa, and I’m proud to be running with Left Action for the SRC Ethnocultural Office.
With One Nation polling around 30 percent, Pauline Hanson has painted a fascist and more unequal vision for society. Her agenda is trying to normalise racism, blaming migrants and international students for the problems her billionaire backers cause. We need an anti-fascist and anti-racist fight back in our student union. This requires a left-wing activist, like me, in the Ethnocultural office.
This year I helped organise the historic National Days of Action against Hanson, where over 14,000 students across the country protested her. I've also been a part of organising Palestine protests both on and off campus.
I am dedicated to relentlessly fighting the far-right and pushing back against racism in this country. That's why you should vote for me as your Ethnocultural officer for an anti-fascist activist SRC.
Hey guys! I’m Yuv, a third-year Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering student running to be your Ethno-cultural Officer.
From student societies and projects to dancing, dramatics, hockey and probably spending too much time at the gym, I’ve tried to make the most of everything UNSW has to offer.
Along the way, I’ve met incredible people from different cultures, but I’ve also seen where campus life can do better. I want to make CULTURAL SOCIETIES MORE CONNECTED, events more COLLABORATIVE & ACCESSIBLE, and make it easier for every student to actually feel part of campus, and not just an ‘attendee’.
I’m big on building things from scratch, and I want to bring that same energy to building a more connected, inclusive and genuinely fun UNSW community, where culture brings us TOGETHER, not apart.
VOTE [1] YUV AGARWAL FOR ETHNOCULTURAL OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: Paddington Representation Officer
Hey, my name is Catie Palomera and I'm running for the Paddington Representation Officer role!
I’m in my second year of uni, studying a double degree of integrated design and media. From my background as a prefect in high school and my other roles in uni societies and organisations, I have an intimate understanding of how important it is to feel included and involved.
As a student of Paddington and Kensington, I have witnessed first-hand the disparities between the campuses, with Paddington students missing out on opportunities and formative uni experiences such as joining societies, learning about student-led projects, and Arc events like the International Night Markets and Stress Less Week.
I am keen to represent Paddington students on the SRC and make sure we get OUR FAIR SHARE OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES at uni!
VOTE [1] CATIE PALOMERA FOR PADDINGTON REPRESENTATION OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hey everyone! I’m Danielle Moutopoulos, a fourth-year Commerce/Design student. I’m excited to announce my continued candidacy as the Paddington Representation Officer for 2027. Since 2023, I have coordinated community events such as free Foodhub, Weekly Free Toast, Pat-a-Pup, Pups n Pastries, Wellbeing Week and Paddington Picnic to name a few. You asked for more microwaves, check the kitchenette! You asked for more entrepreneurship workshops, hosted by Founders! You asked for clearer locker-using systems, check Moodle! You asked for more student support, check the Library! As an active member of societies, volunteering and other initiatives, I’m deeply committed to make you feel like you belong and support your experience at the Paddington campus. I will continue to prioritise mental health initiatves, advocate for financial wellbeing, focus on business-building workshops and promote a safe and inclusive environment. I hope to receive your continued support in my final year :)
Poll Group: Paddington Domestic Officer
Hey everyone! I’m Danielle Moutopoulos, a fourth-year Commerce/Design student. I’m excited to announce my continued candidacy as the Paddington Domestic Officer for 2027. Since 2023, I have coordinated community events such as free Foodhub, Weekly Free Toast, Pat-a-Pup, Pups n Pastries, Wellbeing Week and Paddington Picnic to name a few. You asked for more microwaves, check the kitchenette! You asked for more entrepreneurship workshops, hosted by Founders! You asked for clearer locker-using systems, check Moodle! You asked for more student support, check the Library! As an active member of societies, volunteering and other initiatives, I’m deeply committed to make you feel like you belong and support your experience at the Paddington campus. I will continue to prioritise mental health initiatves, advocate for financial wellbeing, focus on business-building workshops and promote a safe and inclusive environment. I hope to receive your continued support in my final year :)
Hi everyone! I’m Harita, a third year Media and Design student.
As a regular on the Paddington campus, I am keen to run for the Paddington Domestic Officer role. One of the best things university life has to offer is the community – where we look after one another.
I sincerely believe in the mission of the SRC to look after the emotional, physical and financial interests of students; to lessen the burden of everyday life so that they may thrive while they are here at UNSW.
If elected, I will focus on MAKING THE SRC MORE ACTIVE in Paddington spaces, so students can easily share their concerns and ideas. At Paddington, I have had the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life, who all deserve to be heard.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: Undergraduate Councillor A
I love raving and I think everyone deserves to experience it. However, rave tickets are often very very very very expensive so we should bring raving onto campus so students who cannot afford it get the chance to experience it too.
WE DESERVE FREE HSU TICKETS AND MORE RAVES ON CAMPUS !!!!!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVES FOR SRC AND NUS
Hi everyone, I’m Stephen (He/Him) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with RAVE YOUR UNSW this year!
I’m a second-year Economics student and have also been a board member of two societies on campus.
UNSW students deserve an SRC that will fight for their right to have fun. Rave for UNSW wants to bring more raves, festivals, gigs and other events to UNSW for students to enjoy.
Some of the great things that Rave your UNSW will help deliver include:
- Free pill-testing kits from the SRC
- More gigs, raves and other events DIRECTLY on Kensington campus
- Arc-partnered/sponsored events with event companies to deliver discounted raves and events for UNSW students,
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR UNSW AND [2] TOGETHER FOR COUNCIL A & B
Hi, I'm Jules Lonchampt, and I'm a first year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student.
Outside of the classroom, I'm someone who's highly interested in politics, loves hiking, and has a deep passion for aerospace and music. I see proper representation of students in our leadership as crucial to improving everyone's experience at UNSW, so I'm running for Councillor to listen to students and deliver real change and opportunities for all.
This year, I've been active in several Arc Clubs, something I regard as a key part of the student experience, and which alongside my committee position in UNSW Labor, has given me the skills that I am confident will make me a strong representative for students who want a better UNSW.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Hi everyone, I’m Matilda (she/her) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with Rave for UNSW this year!
I’m a first-year media and arts student and am also [info about outside stuff, especially clubs if relevant].
Rave for UNSW thinks that raves, festivals, and gigs should be all term, not only in Week 1! Uni can be stressful, and it's important to have places where you can take the edge off. VOTE 1 Rave for UNSW for more raves at the roundy.
Some of the great things that Rave your UNSW will help deliver include:
- Accessible pill-testing stations
- Increased access to water at UNSW parties
- Mardi Gras party at UNSW
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
Vote using the How-To-Vote on our page for a more fun UNSW!
VOTE [1] KENSINGTON FRIED CHICKEN for UNSW SRC from...
Do you want...⁉
🍗Affordable lunch that won't break the bank
🍗Buckets of value, not buckets of buzzwords
🍗Microwaves that ACTUALLY heat
🍗A crispy cure for Week 10 hunger -chips
🍗And an SRC that works for YOU?
...then VOTE [1] to join the club!
I worked for 4 years at the airport, and honestly, university lunch prices make the airport prices seem reasonable.
That’s why Kensington Fried Chicken exists. To fix the saddest part of campus life: lunch.
Fourteen dollar salads, queues that move like week three lectures, portions designed by minimalists.
We have a simpler vision: crispy, affordable, fast.
Our secret blend of 11 policies and programs will season - with common sense - buckets of value of students, not buckets of buzzwords.
Microwaves that actually heat.
Seats and shade so friends can feast. With all that open space and trees, I THINK there’s room for more benches!
Enough chips to survive Week Ten.
If a meal costs more than your tutorial, we will make noise about it.
Vote 1 Kensington Fried Chicken! Tell your mates and your appetite to leave those sad sandwiches behind.
Cheaper. Tastier. Faster. That’s our Original Recipe.
Hey everyone! My name is Dunja Radulovic, a first year Law and Politics, Philosophy and Economics student and I’m really excited to be running for Councillor on the Together ticket.
Since starting at UNSW, I’ve got involved in different parts of uni life, between clubs and volunteering. I’ve met so many different people and realised how different everyone’s experience of uni can be.
At such a big university, students can be disconnected from the big decisions that affect us. That’s the reason why I want to run. I want to be someone who listens to what students are actually saying and fight for better outcomes. I think student representation should be approachable and genuinely connected to students and I’d love to help make more people feel like they have a say in what happens at UNSW.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hi everyone, I’m Jonah (he/him) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with TOGETHER this year!
I’m a first-year Commerce student and am also a resident at UNSW Hall.
Students are some of the most vulnerable groups in Australia, with many having to undertake full time work and full time study on top of trying to manage living on their own for the first time. I believe that the SRC should be doing more to fight for these students' needs, by lowering mental and financial stress of everyday student life.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
- A maximum final exam weight of 40%
- Digital student ID cards
- Rent caps below inflation for student accommodation
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
Vote TOGETHER [1] for ALL POSITIONS for an SRC that delivers for you!
Hey! I’m Alyssa, a first-year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student from the Illawarra.
Personally, moving away from home to start university was a major change, and I understand how academic pressure, financial stress and a new environment can affect a student’s university experience.
If elected, I will advocate for the improvement of student welfare and make the SRC's work more visible and accessible to students. I will push for much-needed changes like capping final exams to 40% weighting and bringing back free uni merch — because too many of us missed out on the free hoodies!
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hi everyone, I’m Genevieve Richmond (she/her) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with TOGETHER this year!
I’m a first-year social sciences student and am also the president elect of UNSW Hall.
I want to fight for an SRC that focuses on student's diverse needs. UNSW's student population is incredibly diverse, and I don’t believe the university does enough to support the varying circumstances and challenges students face. I believe there needs to be a stronger focus on supporting students' varied needs so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
. Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
- Push for concession Opal cards for part-time and international students
- Special considerations for religious and cultural holidays
- Re-open the White House
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
Vote TOGETHER [1] for ALL POSITIONS for an SRC that delivers for you!
Hi, I'm Will! I'm a second-year Actuarial Studies and Commerce student, so yes, I spend a lot of time with numbers, but my favourite part of Uni has always been the people. Moving down from Newcastle, I know how much finding your crowd matters. Now I'm a social director, and nothing beats watching a room of strangers leave as mates.
I'm running because I want every student to feel like they belong here and that someone's in their corner, whether they've just moved to Sydney or are juggling work and study. That means listening first, being easy to find, and taking what you tell me to the people who can actually change things.
Uni should be somewhere you can afford to show up, and want to stay.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hi everyone, I'm Ahmed Topiwala (he/him), running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with TOGETHER!
I'm a second-year Law/Commerce student involved in student advocacy, negotiation competitions, volunteering and community organisations. I've worked in legal roles and as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.
Uni is demanding without barriers around assessment, work experience, religious and cultural commitments or basic skills and services. I want practical changes students can see and use.
TOGETHER will deliver:
- Standardised 11:59pm due times, for flexibility around daily commitments
- A 40% maximum final-exam weighting, so one exam doesn't decide everything
- Special consideration for religious and cultural occasions without academic disadvantage
- Paid prac placements for all courses, so experience isn't unpaid
- Free swimming lessons on every campus.
As a Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor, I know swimming is life-saving, not just recreational.
Vote online 26-29 October via your email link.
Vote TOGETHER [1] for ALL POSITIONS for an SRC that delivers for you!
Tertiary education should never be inconvenient!
As a Muslim, disabled woman of colour, I’ve seen first-hand how corporate greed and systematic discrimination makes everyone’s life harder. More importantly, as a 3rd-year Commerce/Arts student, I’ve heard from students who don’t want to drown in course fees, the high cost of living, academic pressure, workload and poor wellbeing. Studying shouldn’t mean just getting by, it should mean thriving.
As a councillor, I will fight for you and:
1. Affordable student housing on campus ($200/week!)
2. Reduce overcrowding in the libraries
3. Concession Opal cards for all students
And more with your vote!
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
I’m a third-year Law/Media student, and I’m a climate justice activist fighting for a just future for all. I believe that our university should meet the needs, and match the values, of uni students. In a cost-of-living crisis, uni students shouldn’t be having to fork out more money for textbooks and resources. In a climate crisis, our uni shouldn’t be partnering with fossil fuel companies destroying the planet and First Nations country. During a genocide, our uni fees shouldn’t go towards complicit companies and institutions.
As a councillor, I’ll fight for:
• Free and affordable uni resources and more cost-of-living relief measures
• A fossil fuel free uni and environmentally sustainable campus
• An end to all uni partnerships with genocide complicit companies and institutions
Vote [1] Grassroots, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
I am a first year Media/Arts student, majoring in journalism & politics and IR. I minor in gender studies and am a staunch intersectional feminist! UNSW partnerships are consistently aligning with industry partners that perpetuate war crimes and technological prejudice against women. Simultaneously, they employ performative pro-women initiatives to create the illusion that these partnerships are generating positive opportunities for women, while simultaneously undermining women’s rights internationally.
I am passionate on developing policy around:
- Stopping the commercialisation of our research being used to assist misogynistic corporations.
- Organising accessible resources for UNSW students to take action against the femicide crisis in Australia.
- Fighting against funding cuts to Arts programs, and focusing on promoting more study support, opportunities and guidance for students undertaking gender studies specifically.
Vote [1] Grassroots, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
As a writer and filmmaker, I am STAUNCHLY against the use of generative AI and stand against the ways it is encroaching on the arts. But more than that, I value the experiences of students and want to make life on campus more affordable for us. The university makes amounts of money that most of us can’t even conceptualise, and yet we are forced to pay for out of pocket mandatory resources while we are already struggling to get by day to day.
On top of that, the university is prioritising partnerships with weapons companies over making student lives and education up to the standard we deserve.
As councillor I will
a. fight to end our ties with open AI
b. expand a free resources hub (textbooks and more)
c. Fight for a new canteen and more free food initiatives Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
As an autistic and transgender student student studying Media (Journalism)/Arts (Criminology Major, History Major), I am deeply aware of the struggles that come with being disabled and queer at university. I want to advocate for disabled and queer rights on campus and to push for an end to all discrimination on campus.
As a councillor I will fight for:
1. More accessible mental health support
2. Cutting UNSW's ties with weapons manufacturers
3. An end to UNSW’s ties with AI
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
As a first-generation immigrant from Hong Kong, I have pursued my passion for justice and anti-colonialism by undertaking a Law degree at UNSW. I’m deeply proud of my heritage and see UNSW as a space which ought to recognise unique cultural groups like mine. Having experienced political turmoil, censorship and police violence from the ground up, I want to fight for YOUR right to self-representation and protest on campus through the policies below:
1. Increasing visibility and promotion of upcoming protests and student strikes for international and non-English speaking communities.
2. Push for inclusion of cultural minority groups and diverse gender options in University forms and data collection to truly build representation
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Heya! My name’s Julia and I’m running with Left Action in this year’s SRC election because now more than ever we need a student union that will fight for us.
While students are facing a worsening cost of living crisis, UNSW made $422 million in profits last year ripping us off! Instead of making education, housing and food free and accessible for all students, they’ve used this money to partner with criminal AI and weapons companies complicit in three years of genocide in Gaza.
Students deserve better, but we have to fight for it. We need an activist SRC that mobilises students around the issues they care about on and off campus. That’s why this year I’ve organised protests for Palestine, to kick weapons off campus and against Pauline Hanson’s racism.
So vote [1] Left Action for an SRC that fights for you all year round.
Hiya! I’m Kitty, and I’m running for the SRC with Left Action because I want it to continue to be an activist body that fights against the far right and for Palestine.
I’ve spent the last year campaigning and protesting for a number of left-wing issues young people care about. This includes the National Days of Action against Hanson, which saw thousands of university and high school students taking a stand against her and One Nation’s racism. I helped organise the Weapons Off Campus campaign, demanding UNSW cut its ties with the weapons companies arming Israel.
Left Action is fighting for free education for domestic and international students, as well as reducing rent and grocery costs amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Oppose the far right, free Palestine, vote 1 Left Action!
Hey, Im Anthony and I’m running for the SRC this year with Left Action!
I believe students should have a say in what happens in our universities. The way the cost-of-living crisis has affected student living and the way universities have racked up student fees is antagonistic to student interest. Students should have a say in opposing our university in having ties with fossil fuels and weapons companies. This is why I am running for SRC.
I am currently a part of the anti Hanson campaign resisting her racist agenda with One Nation. I am also a Palestine Activist and helped organise protests like the March for Humanity over the Harbour Bridge.
If you believe in what we have to say you should definitely vote for us in the upcoming student elections.
Hi I’m Theodore, I’m running with Left Action because UNSW runs like a corporation, making millions in profit while students suffer through a cost-of-living crisis and investing student fees into weapons companies complicit in genocide. I believe the SRC should be an activist body that fights for better. I first got involved in activism as part of the weapons off campus campaign. Since then, I have been part of the pro-Palestine movement and the anti-Hanson campaigns. If elected, I’d push for the SRC to be an activist body and continue to fight for students, for Palestine and against the far right.
Vote 1 Left Action!
Hi! My name is Tas and I’m a first year arts student majoring in sociology here at unsw, and I'm running for the student representative council. I am a socialist, and I’ve been involved with the student movement against Pauline Hanson recently, and I've also been out protesting for Palestine over the last 3 years. I believe the src should be run by people who genuinely care about advancing student’s issues and not as a way to advance a political career. If elected I would use my position to advocate for the university divesting from weapons companies that are involved with the genocide in Gaza, and for more amenities for students in the midst of the cost of living crisis
I am Anita Trairattanasirikul, and as a Commerce/Arts student, I would love to represent the students across Arts, Design and Architecture, as well as the Business School, ensuring all student voices are heard and every individual feels supported and included within their faculty and at UNSW.
Ever since I started at UNSW, I have become significantly involved in student life through societies, events, and volunteering initiatives including Arc Insiders, Wellness Warriors, Volunteers United and Blitz. These experiences have taught me that different students have different experiences depending on their interests, degree, and commitments, so as Councillor A, I would focus on listening to students’ concerns, encouraging them to get involved in the many events across UNSW, and support them by being an approachable and enthusiastic individual.
I believe student representation is not merely about having a seat at the table. It is about ensuring students’ concerns are heard and translated into constructive action. And so I stand for Councillor A. As a Business School undergraduate, I bring an analytical perspective grounded in economics, policy and strategy, alongside experience representing and organising diverse student communities. As Founder President of the Interact Club of Happiness, I grew an organisation from 10 to 70+ members and established partnerships with 16 international clubs. At UNSW, my role as a COMM1180 Student Partner has further developed my understanding of representation, requiring me to gather, analyse and communicate student feedback directly to academic staff. I have also led initiatives across welfare, sustainability, LGBTQ+ awareness, women’s participation, civic engagement and international collaboration. These experiences taught me the importance of listening across different perspectives. As Councillor, I would bring openness, evidence and accountability to Council.
Poll Group: Undergraduate Councillor B
For all my homies who want KO and Epik to stop killing your bank account, this one is for you! Vote for me to get raves at the Roundhouse, cheaper HSU tix, and maybe even a Yo-Chi on campus! Do you and your pretty rave bae a favour.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Hi I am Yashansh! a second-year Aerospace Engineering student.
I know what it’s like to balance labs, design work, group projects, and the long nights that come with STEM. Through getting involved with student projects and volunteering, I’ve learned that making a difference starts with listening and, more importantly, following things through. I want to bring that approach to Electorate B.
I understand the pressures faced by engineering, medicine, science, and other demanding degrees because I’m experiencing them myself. Representation should be more than speaking at meetings. I aim to listen to students, bring their concerns forward, and make sure that you, the students, are not forgotten!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Hi everyone, I’m Tara Atashbar (she/her) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with Rave for UNSW this year!
I’m a second-year CompSci student and am also a tutor at UNSW.
UNSW students deserve an SRC that will fight for their right to have fun. Rave for UNSW wants to bring more raves, festivals, gigs and other events to UNSW for students to enjoy.
Some of the great things that Rave your UNSW will help deliver include:
- Free pill-testing kits from the SRC
- More gigs, raves and other events DIRECTLY on Kensington campus
- Arc-partnered/sponsored events with event companies to deliver discounted raves and events for UNSW students,
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR UNSW AND [2] TOGETHER FOR COUNCIL A & B
Kensington Fried Chicken exists to fix the saddest part of campus life, which is lunch. Fourteen-dollar salads, queues that move slower than a week-three lecture, and portions plated by minimalists who've clearly never met a hungry uni student. We think campus deserves better than that, and our vision is simple: crispy, affordable, fast. Our secret blend of 11 policies is mostly herbs, spices, and common sense. Microwaves that actually heat your food instead of just spinning it in a slow circle of false hope. Seats and shade, so you and your mates can actually sit down and feast. And when Week Ten hunger hits, we've got chaplaincy for it: chips. Spiritual and dietary needs, both covered. So vote 1 Kensington Fried Chicken. Bring your mates, bring your appetite, and leave the sad desk sandwich behind. Our original recipe is simple, cheaper, tastier and faster. The rest is just gravy.
Hii! I’m Riya, and I’m super excited to be running for Councillor!
Thankfully I’m not a cat, or my curiosity would’ve definitely gotten me! Throughout my Medical Science degree, I’ve always learnt beyond the lecture scope, chasing not just the “what” but the “whys” and “hows”.
I love seeing how different angles interlace to form new perspectives, and that’s exactly what I hope to bring to the SRC! One key goal is tackling the cost-of-living crisis plaguing most uni students by advocating for concession passes for all and removing hidden academic costs, amongst much more.
I can’t wait to see what I can do for and with UNSW students, and the new heights we’ll reach TOGETHER!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hello there! My name is Alex Wu, and I’m a first-year biotechnology student running for Councillor.
As a founding member of the new and amazing Coin Society, I've personally seen how enriching our cultural diversity is and the value that clubs bring to university life. I believe UNSW is great, but there is always more we can do to make student life better.
As Councillor, I want to extend my contribution to campus culture by advocating for practical changes that improve the quality and experience of our education. I want to ensure students’ voices are heard in the decisions that shape our university, while supporting a vibrant, inclusive and connected campus community.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hi everyone, I’m Nadia (she/her) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with TOGETHER this year!
I’m a 1st-year Advanced Science/Arts student doing Geography, Linguistics, and Sociology. Outside of academics, I am a writer, dancer, and a person trying to get the most out of her university experience.
I believe that UNSW needs an SRC that will use its resources and funds towards fighting for better conditions for the community in every aspect. Students deserve to be properly represented, so that meaningful and tangible results can benefit their university experience and daily life.
I believe that UNSW deserves an SRC that will spend its money and resources towards fighting for better results for students on all fronts. Students deserve to be represented in a way that delivers tangible and meaningful results that benefit their university experiences and their lives.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
● More Nucleus staff to reduce wait times
● Standardised 11:59 due times
● Guaranteed lecture recordings
● Digital student IDs
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS.
Hello!! I’m Hannah and I am passionate about making sure that the student body has their concerns heard and advocated for by someone who understands the issues raised firsthand.
Being involved in MechSoc as a first-year representative and now Arc Delegate/Welfare Officer has given me a direct line into what STEM students are actually dealing with: overloaded timetables and inconsistent faculty communication.
All because I've faced these issues myself, not just heard about them second-hand. That understanding is what I want to bring to the council, extending this to the whole student body and any concerns they may hold.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hi everyone, I’m Sathya Gururajan (He/Him) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with TOGETHER this year!
I’m a third-year Psych student and am currently already a Councillor on the SRC. I’m also involved in organising some events for UNSW UNSoc.
I believe that UNSW deserves an SRC that will spend its money and resources towards fighting for better results for students on all fronts. Students deserve to be represented in a way that delivers tangible and meaningful results that benefit their university experiences and their lives.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
- Free swimming lessons for all students
- Extending the Food Hub opening hours
- Academic case workers to help students navigate the uni’s academic admin.
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS.
As a first-year Engineering student, I have faced the shock and challenge of the hours of lectures, labs and Mobius workload per week that STEM students experience. We can all agree that by no means does UNSW make STEM degrees any easier to complete. As your council representative, I am determined to dedicate my time advocating for students first and foremost, ensuring you are well supported.
I am passionate about implementing and developing policies such as:
1. A free STEM equipment hub
2. Increasing accessibility and visibility of mental health support on campus
3. Calling on UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers. Our degrees should not fund genocide
Plus more, with your vote.
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
I am a first-year ecology student who believes that sustainability should be at the centre of STEM degrees at UNSW.With the cost-of-living crisis and the already steep university fees, students should not have to pay for essential resources such as textbooks and lab coats.
Policies I will advocate for:
- A free STEM equipment hub from lab coats, glasses and equipment
- Mandatory breaks during lab classes (3 hour labs and no break? That's not right)
- Integrated sustainability and indigenous education in stem courses
- Recording of labs to increase accessibility for students
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
I am a third year ecology student at UNSW. I believe in improving the accessibility of STEM degrees to all students at the university. There should be a level playing field for all students, and we should be certain that our tuition and amenities fees are going towards things that students actually want. My platform thus also encompasses UNSW cutting ties with weapons companies and those linked with genocide.
Policies I will advocate for
- A free and accessible STEM equipment hub
- Subsidies or payment plans for compulsory field work for ecology and biology courses
- Call on UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
I am a first year Engineering student currently trapped in the circle of hell that is DESN1000 which acts as a microcosm of the issues with UNSW STEM degrees. I want to treat university education seriously and for the university to do the same - no more casualisation of teaching jobs, and students given the proper support to complete their degrees! We already pay our student fees, the university should be supporting students, not abusing the fact that our passion for learning and work ethic allows us to push past artificial challenges the university should be in charge of fixing.
As a councilor I will fight for:
• Proper subtitles on all UNSW videos
• Fighting Estate Management to fix major accessibility flaws
• University social workers to help students who find themselves in complex situations
• Call UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers
• Increase the visibility of accessibility services offered by the university and adding new ones
• Reduce the cost of living for students to aid low income and long distance students
Vote [1] GrassrootsforSRC, a fight from the ground up!
I’m a third year psychology student who believes in providing accessible education for not only STEM majors, but also majors related to medicine. I am specifically interested in the wellbeing of students who provide health related services as a profession, especially when it comes to placements. With discrimination and funding cuts related to accessibilities, it is important that students receive the right support and advocacy when it comes to the amount of placement hours needed to pass.
Policies I will advocate for:
Recordings of classes for increased accessibility
Flexibility and placement hour reductions in relation to ELP
Introduce support services/networks related to all STEM and medicine placements
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
I’m a 2nd year Science/Engineering student who is excited to run for council B for the SRC! I will fight for:
A free STEM equipment hub
Increasing accessibility and visibility of mental health support on campus
Calling on UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers. Our degrees should not fund genocide
Plus more, with your vote. Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Hey, I’m Aaizah and I’m running with Left Action!
For UNSW 65,000 Palestinians dead is the cost of doing business. It invests up to $3M in weapons companies and I refuse to be made complicit in genocide. That money should be put into social good instead of war and destruction.
That's why it's absolutely necessary to build an activist SRC that stands on the right side of history and holds our university accountable. That's why I'm running as part of Left Action.
I was part of the Palestine campaign in Pakistan where I helped organize protests and have carried that on here at UNSW. I was part of organizing and building the UNSW Student General Meeting for Palestine last year, as well as the National Student Referendum this year. If elected, I’ll make sure that our SRC continues to fight for the issues students care about!
I’m Freddie, and I’m running with Left Action to represent UNSW students on the SRC. Years of climate inaction and the genocide in Gaza have made me a committed socialist activist. Over the past year, I’ve helped organise protests with Students for Palestine, including the Weapons Off Campus campaign and a rally targeting DroneShield and Boeing that called on UNSW to cut ties with genocide. I’ve also joined counter-protests against the neo-Nazi-affiliated March for Australia events and helped build student strikes against One Nation. I’m running because the SRC should help students build movements and fight for change, rather than get bogged down in bureaucracy. With students facing a cost of living crisis, genocide and the rise of the far right, we need an SRC that makes our voices heard. Vote for me and Left Action.
I’m Lachlan, a candidate for Left Action! I believe in change and progress at our university through radical socialist politics. This year I have been personally organising student strikes for Palestine and a 15,000 strong nationwide walkout against Pauline Hanson. These important initiatives have thrown up opportunities for students to fight back against the attacks on migrants, workers and Palestinians.
I want to see an SRC that continues this good work along with a message of standing up against management to support cost of living measures. I want to see a free lunch canteen on campus, extend and make public transport free and fight for free university education. That’s why this SRC should be run by activists who mobilise ordinary students rather than student politicians from the establishment parties. Vote 1 Left Action!
I’m Jasmyn and I got involved in activism because I was radicalised by the movement for Palestine. This year I’m running for the SRC with Left Action!
I got involved in student activism through the pro-Palestine movement. And since the beginning of this year I have organised the Weapons Off Campus campaign; uncovering UNSW’s outrageous weapons ties linking the university directly to the genocide in Gaza.
I have also helped organise the recent student walk-outs against Pauline Hanson. We want to build a strong movement in society against Hanson’s and the far right's bigotry and give confidence to those the far right seeks to oppress and villainise. If you want a radical and anti-fascist SRC, vote 1 Left Action!
I am running for the SRC with Left Action this year to help build a fighting student union that seeks to mobilise students around issues both on and off campus. I believe that students play a vital role in building progressive social movements, something we have seen through the wide range of political campaigns taken up by students over the past few years. I have helped organise protests and student strikes that mobilised hundreds of students against the Gaza genocide. On top of this I have helped to build the National Days of Action against Pauline Hanson, once again dedicating time to bring out large numbers of students to actions such as these. For a left-wing activist SRC, vote 1 Left Action!
Hey, I’m Ciaran! I’m gonna be running alongside the other activists on Left Action to keep the SRC as a body that supports left wing activism. I have been involved in many activist campaigns, primarily around Palestine solidarity and recently in opposition to Pauline Hanson. I’ve dedicated many hours to spreading the word about initiatives such as the Palestine national days of action, that continued to bring students out in opposition to the continuing genocide in Gaza despite both government and UNSW complicity. As well as the two recent student strikes against Pauline Hanson, that saw thousands of students across the country come out to stand with migrants and against racism. It is through action on the streets that change happens, and if elected I will use my position to further support and help organise such campaigns, which will only become more necessary as the far right grows in Australia.
Hi! I’m Salma Catanho and I’m studying a bachelor of mechatronics engineering and bachelor of science.
I want to be able to be a voice for the STEM students at UNSW. I’m a woman in engineering and I think it’s important to be able to bring certain elements into engineering that would assist women.
Having a STEM background will help bring a new perspective to the SRC and fight for things that will impact our day-to-day lives. For example putting free hygiene products in the Engineering building bathrooms, pushing for subsidised lab equipment and so much more.
TOGETHER, we can help STEM students thrive and do what they do best.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: NUS
Hey! I’m Daniel, and I’m running to be an NUS Delegate with TOGETHER.
The National Union of Students (NUS) represents all university students in Australia. It has achieved massive wins like slashing our student debt and stronger gendered violence frameworks.
But there’s still more to do. As an NUS Delegate, I will fight for cheaper university degrees, concession Opals for international and part-time students, ending unpaid internships, and expanding paid prac placement to all courses. I will also push for the NUS to stop the exploitation of international students and stand against racism and xenophobia.
Together, we can make a real difference.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hello!! My name is Nadia and I want to be YOUR NUS DELEGATE 🫵🫵🫵
NUS is such an important organisation that fights for students on the national level. Think:
💙 20% off your HECS Debt
💙 PAID PRAC FOR STUDENTS!!
💙 FIGHTING for CONCESSION OPAL CARDS for part-time and INTL students
💙 … and so much more!!
With your help, we can push for more progressive change that puts students at the forefront of politicians minds.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER ALL POSITIONS
G’day! I’m Luke and I’m running to be your next SRC General Secretary. As a fifth-year Arts/Law student who lives on campus and juggles work and study, I know that uni can be expensive and stressful.
As a Delegate to the National Union of Students, I will back strong campaigns and policies to address our everyday concerns, like abolishing the Job Ready Graduates scheme to make university degrees cheaper.
Hi everyone, I’m Luc Harvey (He/Him) and I’m running as one of UNSW’s delegates to the NUS!
I’m a second-year Law student and am also the current President of the UNSW Left Students Society. You might have also seen me around UNSoc and LawSoc. I’ve also been involved in student advocacy for some time and am currently serving on the National Executive of the NUS already.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
● Scrapping the Job Ready Graduates Scheme
● Pushing for Student Opal Cards for part-time and international students.
VOTE [1] TOGETHER FOR THE NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hi! I'm Riyasat, in my 4th year of Actuarial Studies and Computer Science. During my time at UNSW, I have noticed and heard from many of the inconveniences and problems my peers have, so I’m keen to take these concerns to the National Union of Students.
VOTE [1] TOGETHER FOR NUS
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
For all my homies who want KO and Epik to stop killing your bank account, this one is for you! Vote for me to get raves at the Roundhouse, cheaper HSU tix, and maybe even a Yo-Chi on campus! Do you and your pretty rave bae a favour.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
My name is Ritvik Bajpai, and I am a 3rd Year Interior Architecture student. I live in Kellyville, and have been there since 2017, before which I've lived in Burwood, Amsterdam, LA and Mumbai. I am determined to make the Uni and better and cheaper place for all students of all backgrounds.
WE DESERVE FREE HSU TICKETS AND FREE RAVES ON CAMPUS!!!!!!!!!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Hi everyone, I’m Tara Atashbar (She/Her) and I’m running as one of UNSW’s delegates to the NUS!
I’m a second-year CompSci student and am also a tutor at UNSW.
Some of the great things that RAVE FOR UNSW will help deliver include:
● Scrapping the Job Ready Graduates Scheme
● Pushing for Student Opal Cards for part-time and international students.
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR UNSW AND [2] TOGETHER FOR THE NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Hey! I’m running with Left Action to be your Environment Officer in 2027. The need for bold action on climate change has never been greater than it is now. We are hurtling towards a world of multiple degrees of warming and the destruction of entire ecosystems.
The impending climate catastrophe is fuelled by one thing only: the endless greed of fossil fuel barons and AI techbros for profit. That’s why I’m a socialist, because I think capitalism is failing us and the planet, and we need a world based on rational and just allocation of resources. That’s also why I was a part of the ‘Fossil Free UNSW’ campaign last year.
Left Action are organising against all the injustices of capitalism, from inequality and racism in Australia to the Gaza genocide. If you want an SRC that stands for students’ rights and progressive change, vote 1 Left Action.
I’m Freddie, and I’m running with Left Action to represent UNSW students on the SRC. Years of climate inaction and the genocide in Gaza have made me a committed socialist activist. Over the past year, I’ve helped organise protests with Students for Palestine, including the Weapons Off Campus campaign and a rally targeting DroneShield and Boeing that called on UNSW to cut ties with genocide. I’ve also joined counter-protests against the neo-Nazi-affiliated March for Australia events and helped build student strikes against One Nation. I’m running because the SRC should help students build movements and fight for change, rather than get bogged down in bureaucracy. With students facing a cost of living crisis, genocide and the rise of the far right, we need an SRC that makes our voices heard. Vote for me and Left Action.
Hi! I'm Anais, and I'm running with Left Action to represent you as a National Union of Students delegate this year. The rise of the far-right in Australia is a major threat to our rights. We need a firm response to show this racist and sexist politics can't run with us. I've helped organise student walk-offs against Pauline Hanson recently and want to carry this energy into the National Union of Students. Vote 1 Left Action!
Hey, I’m Aaizah and I’m running with Left Action!
For UNSW 65,000 Palestinians dead is the cost of doing business. It invests up to $3M in weapons companies and I refuse to be made complicit in genocide. That money should be put into social good instead of war and destruction.
That's why it's absolutely necessary to build an activist SRC that stands on the right side of history and holds our university accountable. That's why I'm running as part of Left Action.
I was part of the Palestine campaign in Pakistan where I helped organize protests and have carried that on here at UNSW. I was part of organizing and building the UNSW Student General Meeting for Palestine last year, as well as the National Student Referendum this year. If elected, I’ll make sure that our SRC continues to fight for the issues students care about!
Hiya! I’m Kitty, and I’m running for the SRC with Left Action because I want it to continue to be an activist body that fights against the far right and for Palestine.
I’ve spent the last year campaigning and protesting for a number of left-wing issues young people care about. This includes the National Days of Action against Hanson, which saw thousands of university and high school students taking a stand against her and One Nation’s racism. I helped organise the Weapons Off Campus campaign, demanding UNSW cut its ties with the weapons companies arming Israel.
Left Action is fighting for free education for domestic and international students, as well as reducing rent and grocery costs amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Oppose the far right, free Palestine, vote 1 Left Action!
Last year I said the SRC shouldn't be a place to pad your CV. I've spent this year proving I meant it.
Organising at UNSW is often unglamorous: a stack of leaflets on Main Walkway and hundreds of conversations before one person agrees to come along. That's what built the Kick Weapons off Campus protest for Palestine in June, the first protest on campus this year, and the student strikes against Hanson in August and September. Months of postering and class announcements before anyone turned up.
Rent eats your pay before you've bought groceries, staff are underpaid, and Labor students on the SRC call that business as usual. It isn't, and it won't change by rolling over for management.
Last month I stood on a USyd picket line from early morning with staff who'd had enough. That's what wins.
Vote [1] Left Action
VOTE [1] KENSINGTON FRIED CHICKEN for UNSW SRC from...
Do you want...⁉
🍗Affordable lunch that won't break the bank
🍗Buckets of value, not buckets of buzzwords
🍗Microwaves that ACTUALLY heat
🍗A crispy cure for Week 10 hunger -chips
🍗And an SRC that works for YOU?
...then VOTE [1] to join the club!
Kensington Fried Chicken exists to fix the saddest part of campus life, which is lunch. Fourteen-dollar salads, queues that move slower than a week-three lecture, and portions plated by minimalists who've clearly never met a hungry uni student. We think campus deserves better than that, and our vision is simple: crispy, affordable, fast. Our secret blend of 11 policies is mostly herbs, spices, and common sense. Microwaves that actually heat your food instead of just spinning it in a slow circle of false hope. Seats and shade, so you and your mates can actually sit down and feast. And when Week Ten hunger hits, we've got chaplaincy for it: chips. Spiritual and dietary needs, both covered. So vote 1 Kensington Fried Chicken. Bring your mates, bring your appetite, and leave the sad desk sandwich behind. Our original recipe is simple, cheaper, tastier and faster. The rest is just gravy.
I worked for 4 years at the airport, and honestly, university lunch prices make the airport prices seem reasonable.
That’s why Kensington Fried Chicken exists. To fix the saddest part of campus life: lunch.
Fourteen dollar salads, queues that move like week three lectures, portions designed by minimalists.
We have a simpler vision: crispy, affordable, fast.
Our secret blend of 11 policies and programs will season - with common sense - buckets of value of students, not buckets of buzzwords.
Microwaves that actually heat.
Seats and shade so friends can feast. With all that open space and trees, I THINK there’s room for more benches!
Enough chips to survive Week Ten.
If a meal costs more than your tutorial, we will make noise about it.
Vote 1 Kensington Fried Chicken! Tell your mates and your appetite to leave those sad sandwiches behind.
Cheaper. Tastier. Faster. That’s our Original Recipe.
I am Anita Trairattanasirikul, and as a Commerce/Arts student, I would love to represent the students across Arts, Design and Architecture, as well as the Business School, ensuring all student voices are heard and every individual feels supported and included within their faculty and at UNSW.
Ever since I started at UNSW, I have become significantly involved in student life through societies, events, and volunteering initiatives including Arc Insiders, Wellness Warriors, Volunteers United and Blitz. These experiences have taught me that different students have different experiences depending on their interests, degree, and commitments, so as Councillor A, I would focus on listening to students’ concerns, encouraging them to get involved in the many events across UNSW, and support them by being an approachable and enthusiastic individual.
I am an international PhD student in Computer Science at UNSW and a liaison officer in the Postgraduate Council. After studying in China and now in Australia, I know firsthand how hard it can be to settle into a new academic system and culture.
I volunteer as a Cultural Mentor at UNSW, helping new international students find their feet, and I have been selected for the City of Sydney’s International Student Ambassador and Leadership Program. As a Teaching Assistant, I learned how much listening matters when working with students from different backgrounds.
Many issues facing international students are decided at the national level, including visa rules, enrolment caps, work rights, and housing costs. As an NUS delegate, I will push for fair treatment of international students and make sure UNSW’s voice is heard.
I speak English, Urdu, Sindhi, Hindi and conversational Chinese, and I would be honoured to represent you.
Poll: President of the SRC
Vedika Pal
Divya Nandyal (Grassroots for SRC)
This is symptomatic of the broader cost of living crisis, the inflation of housing and rent prices, reliance on AI, Labor complicity in Isra*l’s genocide of Palestinians, and the general shift to the right.
I will fight for you through:
1. A moratorium on UNSW’s partnership with OpenAI
2. Affordable student housing on campus
3. Enforcing BDS on campus to cut ties with companies funding genocide in Palestine
(and more!)
Vote [1] Grassroots, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Daniel Gulic (TOGETHER)
When real students have a voice on the SRC, it has so much power to do good. Food Hub, Short Extensions, and even Flex Week all came about from our advocacy.
As your SRC President, I will focus on delivering tangible change like
1. Expanding our $5 meal program
2. Introducing vouchers for public transport and textbooks
3. Extending happy hour at the Roundy
4. Making ALL assignments capped at 40% weight and due at 11.59pm
Everyone deserves to be listened to, be represented, and fought for. TOGETHER is the only team who can do that for students at UNSW.
Let’s make a difference, together.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Dan Perchman (Kensington Fried Chicken)
Do you want...⁉
🍗Affordable lunch that won't break the bank
🍗Buckets of value, not buckets of buzzwords
🍗Microwaves that ACTUALLY heat
🍗A crispy cure for Week 10 hunger -chips
🍗And an SRC that works for YOU?
...then VOTE [1] to join the club!
Poll: General Secretary
Ana Dougenis (Grassroots for SRC)
Universities can’t be run like corporations anymore. As general secretary I’ll fight for:
1) Arc funded social workers on campus to help with the mental health crisis we’re facing!
2) A moratorium on AI to pause the need for profit and fund/resource our academics properly instead
3) Continuing to fight for ending our university’s ties to weapons companies And more!
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Luke Cox (TOGETHER)
As your SRC General Secretary, I will fight for reforms to make our time at uni better like capping final exam weights at 40%, short extensions for all courses, expanding concession Opal card eligibility to international and part-time students, more affordable parking on campus, and cheaper student accommodation, while making the SRC more transparent and accountable.
I want to be part of an SRC that brings all students TOGETHER to make our university fun, fair, and student-focused.
VOTE [1] LUKE COX FOR GENERAL SECRETARY
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Ryan Fernandez (Kensington Fried Chicken)
Vedika Pal
Poll: Education Officer
Alex Baines (TOGETHER)
As your Education Officer, I will work diligently to improve the academic experience for all students through good communications and problem solving.
Specifically, I will establish a serious ACADEMIC CASEWORKER PROGRAM to make sure students are supported when navigating university and faculty issues. I will also fight for all assignments to be DUE AT 11.59PM and WEIGH NO MORE THAN 40% of your course grade!
VOTE [1] ALEX BAINES FOR EDUCATION OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Emma Terry (Left Action)
Over the past few years i have fought tirelessly to have our universities stop tying our education to the genocide in Gaza by handing over our fees and research to weapons companies that arm the genocide. This year I helped organise the national student rally to oppose the racist scapegoating and blatant sexist politics of One Nation.
Throughout my time as an activist and member of the SRC, I have spoken to and worked with many students to fight around the issues they care about, such as the cost-of-living, free education and standing up against racism, sexism and homophobia.
Left Action is the only ticket with dedicated activists who are willing to relentlessly fight for a world without inequality and oppression. Join our fight and Vote [1] Left Action this SRC election!
Vedika Pal
Poll: Welfare Officer
Vedika Pal
Alyssa Jeffries (TOGETHER)
If elected, I will work to improve student welfare and make the SRC's work more visible and accessible to students. I’ve seen the impact of student-led initiatives through my role as Deputy Charities at Philip Baxter College.
Personally, moving away from home to start university was a major change, and I understand how academic pressure, financial stress and a new environment can affect a student’s university experience.
As your Welfare Officer, I will introduce PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND TEXTBOOK VOUCHERS, fight for FREE PARKING DURING EXAMS, push for CHEAPER DRINKS at the ROUNDHOUSE and bring back FREE UNI MERCH!
VOTE [1] ALYSSA JEFFRIES FOR WELFARE OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Jamie Tyers (Left Action)
Our vice-chancellor earns $1.18 billion while making us pay tens of thousands for our degrees. We need a radical SRC that looks to turn the tide in favour of students. Left Action are a ticket of activists, who want to fight for students on every front. That’s why this year I’ve helped organise two mass student walk-offs against Pauline Hanson. The far-right want to strip back the rights of everyone and we need an equally organised response. If you want an SRC that stands for this, vote 1 Left Action!
Poll Group: Women's Officer
Poll: Women's Officer
Sierra Natapu (Grassroots for SRC)
I’m running for Women’s Officer because I will turn that activism into a meaningful change on campus.
As Women's Officer my priorities will always be founded on the needs of the people! Which is why I’m fighting for:
1. An expansion on subsidies for contraception, reproductive, and menstrual healthcare.
2. An establishment of an annual International Feminist Solidarity Week.
3. An expansion of the Period Campaign.
Vote [1] GrassrootsforSRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革 !
Anita Trairattanasirikul
As Women’s Officer, I would prioritise voicing women’s concerns and encouraging them to partake in events both on and off campus, as I believe building strong relationships with others can significantly impact a woman’s feeling of safety and inclusivity.
Being involved in multiple volunteering initiatives at UNSW including Arc Insiders, Wellness Warriors, Volunteers United and Blitz, I would continue to be an approachable and visibly active individual in the community, who listens to what women at UNSW actually need, and turn that feedback into practical events and initiatives.
Tara Nandwani (TOGETHER)
As the first woman in my immediate family to pursue higher education, I understand what it means to navigate barriers in spaces where women are still underrepresented. That experience fuels my commitment to ensuring every woman at UNSW, including international students, has the support, resources and confidence to thrive.
As your Women’s Officer, I will STRENGTHEN the Women’s Collective and RAISE AWARENESS of women’s health, mental health and safety resources, and HELP SURVIVORS OF GENDERED VIOLENCE access confidential support. Further, I will work with UNSW to advocate for the Gender Equity Strategy and liaise with NUS and campus partners to work towards tearing down systemic barriers.
TOGETHER, we can build a stronger, safer and more inclusive university where every woman feels heard, supported and empowered to thrive.
VOTE [1] TARA NANDWANI FOR WOMEN’S OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Vedika Pal
Poll Group: Environment Officer
Poll: Environment Officer
Aaryan Modi (TOGETHER)
Real change is difficult, but it is necessary. As Environment Officer, I will Back the Environment Collective so more students can get involved in ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY, introduce GREEN GRANTS FOR ECO-FRIENDLY CLUB EVENTS, SUPPORT WORKSHOPS that give students practical skills for environment and climate action, and HOLD OUR UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTABLE on its commitment to Net Zero emissions, including scrutinising its supply chain!
Every initiative will be measured so real students can see the results.
VOTE [1] AARYAN MODI FOR ENVIRONMENT OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Vedika Pal
Sebastian Koelsch (Left Action)
The impending climate catastrophe is fuelled by one thing only: the endless greed of fossil fuel barons and AI techbros for profit. That’s why I’m a socialist, because I think capitalism is failing us and the planet, and we need a world based on rational and just allocation of resources. That’s also why I was a part of the ‘Fossil Free UNSW’ campaign last year.
Left Action are organising against all the injustices of capitalism, from inequality and racism in Australia to the Gaza genocide. If you want an SRC that stands for students’ rights and progressive change, vote 1 Left Action.
Poll Group: International Students' Officer
Poll: International Students' Officer
Divya Agrawal (Grassroots for SRC)
I’m running for International Officer because I want to listen and understand the issues affecting us, while turning those concerns into meaningful advocacy. Too often, international students are made a political football and blamed for Government and University failures. We can’t accept that.
As International Officer, I’ll fight for:
1. Concession Opal fares for international students.
2. Safer, more accessible and affordable housing.
3. Better support navigating visa and academic requirements.
4. A stronger international student voice in SRC advocacy and UNSW decision-making.
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Ashfaque Khowaja
I volunteer as a Cultural Mentor at UNSW, guiding new international students, and was selected for the City of Sydney's International Student Ambassador and Leadership Program.
If I am elected, I will push for better support for international students, more events bringing local and international students together, and advocate to the UNSW authorities on issues related to housing and on-campus services.
Being fluent in English, Urdu, conversational Chinese, and Hindi enables me to connect with students from a wide range of backgrounds. I am committed to representing international students with integrity, enthusiasm, and empathy.
Kimi Zhou (TOGETHER)
This is my tenth year in Australia. Having arrived as an international high school student, I know what it takes to build a life far from home and navigate the gap between cultures. I understand the challenges international students face because I’ve faced them too.
As your International Students’ Officer, I will make sure we’re treated FAIRLY, fight for CONCESSION OPALS for ALL STUDENTS, advocate for MORE SUPPORT FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS and use SRC resources to make sure that international students KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AT WORK.
VOTE [1] KIMI ZHOU FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Vedika Pal
Poll Group: Students with Disabilities Officer
Poll: Students with Disabilities Officer
August Kan (Grassroots for SRC)
But that means we have to maintain community and solidarity, through transparent leadership targeting external stressors from UNSW and the government. That's what I'd like to offer, through continued activism as well as policies including:
1. A reduced cap on assessment weighting (60% → 40%)
2. More bulk-billed psychiatrists at the UNSW Health Service (and expanding to cover ADHD care)
3. Restoring good academic standing after students at risk level 3 take program leave or successfully appeal suspension
4. Advocating for Arc-funded social workers
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Poll Group: Indigenous Officer
Poll: Indigenous Officer
Lily Stothard (Grassroots for SRC)
Within this role, I will fight to be the voice for UNSW’s First Nations collective and:
1. Bring First Nations concerns to key decision-makers, ensuring that our interests are represented and considered;
2. Establish better communication channels around First Nations’ initiatives and policies;
3. Seek further funding for First Nations initiatives at UNSW.
Vote [1] GrassrootsforSRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革 !
Liv
Georgia Farrell (TOGETHER)
Starting university has shown me how important it is for students to feel represented, supported, and connected to their community. I’m passionate about helping create a university environment where Indigenous students feel heard, valued, and empowered.
If elected, I want to be an approachable and reliable advocate for Indigenous students, working to strengthen community, improve awareness of the support and opportunities available. I will bring a fresh perspective, enthusiasm and genuine willingness to listen and learn from our community. I would be proud to represent Indigenous students and work together with others to create meaningful and lasting change for Indigenous students.
VOTE [1] GEORGIA FARRELL FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: Ethno-cultural Officer
Poll: Ethno-cultural Officer
Avasa Bajracharya (Left Action)
With One Nation polling around 30 percent, Pauline Hanson has painted a fascist and more unequal vision for society. Her agenda is trying to normalise racism, blaming migrants and international students for the problems her billionaire backers cause. We need an anti-fascist and anti-racist fight back in our student union. This requires a left-wing activist, like me, in the Ethnocultural office.
This year I helped organise the historic National Days of Action against Hanson, where over 14,000 students across the country protested her. I've also been a part of organising Palestine protests both on and off campus.
I am dedicated to relentlessly fighting the far-right and pushing back against racism in this country. That's why you should vote for me as your Ethnocultural officer for an anti-fascist activist SRC.
Yuv Agarwal (TOGETHER)
From student societies and projects to dancing, dramatics, hockey and probably spending too much time at the gym, I’ve tried to make the most of everything UNSW has to offer.
Along the way, I’ve met incredible people from different cultures, but I’ve also seen where campus life can do better. I want to make CULTURAL SOCIETIES MORE CONNECTED, events more COLLABORATIVE & ACCESSIBLE, and make it easier for every student to actually feel part of campus, and not just an ‘attendee’.
I’m big on building things from scratch, and I want to bring that same energy to building a more connected, inclusive and genuinely fun UNSW community, where culture brings us TOGETHER, not apart.
VOTE [1] YUV AGARWAL FOR ETHNOCULTURAL OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: Paddington Representation Officer
Poll: Paddington Representation Officer
Catie Palomera (TOGETHER)
I’m in my second year of uni, studying a double degree of integrated design and media. From my background as a prefect in high school and my other roles in uni societies and organisations, I have an intimate understanding of how important it is to feel included and involved.
As a student of Paddington and Kensington, I have witnessed first-hand the disparities between the campuses, with Paddington students missing out on opportunities and formative uni experiences such as joining societies, learning about student-led projects, and Arc events like the International Night Markets and Stress Less Week.
I am keen to represent Paddington students on the SRC and make sure we get OUR FAIR SHARE OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES at uni!
VOTE [1] CATIE PALOMERA FOR PADDINGTON REPRESENTATION OFFICER
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Danielle Moutopoulos
Poll Group: Paddington Domestic Officer
Poll: Paddington Domestic Officer
Danielle Moutopoulos
Harita Lakshmi Venkatesakumar (TOGETHER)
As a regular on the Paddington campus, I am keen to run for the Paddington Domestic Officer role. One of the best things university life has to offer is the community – where we look after one another.
I sincerely believe in the mission of the SRC to look after the emotional, physical and financial interests of students; to lessen the burden of everyday life so that they may thrive while they are here at UNSW.
If elected, I will focus on MAKING THE SRC MORE ACTIVE in Paddington spaces, so students can easily share their concerns and ideas. At Paddington, I have had the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life, who all deserve to be heard.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: Undergraduate Councillor A
Poll: Undergraduate Councillor A
Angela Zhang
WE DESERVE FREE HSU TICKETS AND MORE RAVES ON CAMPUS !!!!!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVES FOR SRC AND NUS
Stephen Spiliopoulos
I’m a second-year Economics student and have also been a board member of two societies on campus.
UNSW students deserve an SRC that will fight for their right to have fun. Rave for UNSW wants to bring more raves, festivals, gigs and other events to UNSW for students to enjoy.
Some of the great things that Rave your UNSW will help deliver include:
- Free pill-testing kits from the SRC
- More gigs, raves and other events DIRECTLY on Kensington campus
- Arc-partnered/sponsored events with event companies to deliver discounted raves and events for UNSW students,
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR UNSW AND [2] TOGETHER FOR COUNCIL A & B
Jules Lonchampt
Outside of the classroom, I'm someone who's highly interested in politics, loves hiking, and has a deep passion for aerospace and music. I see proper representation of students in our leadership as crucial to improving everyone's experience at UNSW, so I'm running for Councillor to listen to students and deliver real change and opportunities for all.
This year, I've been active in several Arc Clubs, something I regard as a key part of the student experience, and which alongside my committee position in UNSW Labor, has given me the skills that I am confident will make me a strong representative for students who want a better UNSW.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Matilda Dodd
I’m a first-year media and arts student and am also [info about outside stuff, especially clubs if relevant].
Rave for UNSW thinks that raves, festivals, and gigs should be all term, not only in Week 1! Uni can be stressful, and it's important to have places where you can take the edge off. VOTE 1 Rave for UNSW for more raves at the roundy.
Some of the great things that Rave your UNSW will help deliver include:
- Accessible pill-testing stations
- Increased access to water at UNSW parties
- Mardi Gras party at UNSW
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
Vote using the How-To-Vote on our page for a more fun UNSW!
Dan Perchman
Do you want...⁉
🍗Affordable lunch that won't break the bank
🍗Buckets of value, not buckets of buzzwords
🍗Microwaves that ACTUALLY heat
🍗A crispy cure for Week 10 hunger -chips
🍗And an SRC that works for YOU?
...then VOTE [1] to join the club!
Lesen De Silva
That’s why Kensington Fried Chicken exists. To fix the saddest part of campus life: lunch.
Fourteen dollar salads, queues that move like week three lectures, portions designed by minimalists.
We have a simpler vision: crispy, affordable, fast.
Our secret blend of 11 policies and programs will season - with common sense - buckets of value of students, not buckets of buzzwords.
Microwaves that actually heat.
Seats and shade so friends can feast. With all that open space and trees, I THINK there’s room for more benches!
Enough chips to survive Week Ten.
If a meal costs more than your tutorial, we will make noise about it.
Vote 1 Kensington Fried Chicken! Tell your mates and your appetite to leave those sad sandwiches behind.
Cheaper. Tastier. Faster. That’s our Original Recipe.
Dunja Radulovic
Since starting at UNSW, I’ve got involved in different parts of uni life, between clubs and volunteering. I’ve met so many different people and realised how different everyone’s experience of uni can be.
At such a big university, students can be disconnected from the big decisions that affect us. That’s the reason why I want to run. I want to be someone who listens to what students are actually saying and fight for better outcomes. I think student representation should be approachable and genuinely connected to students and I’d love to help make more people feel like they have a say in what happens at UNSW.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Jonah Magner
I’m a first-year Commerce student and am also a resident at UNSW Hall.
Students are some of the most vulnerable groups in Australia, with many having to undertake full time work and full time study on top of trying to manage living on their own for the first time. I believe that the SRC should be doing more to fight for these students' needs, by lowering mental and financial stress of everyday student life.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
- A maximum final exam weight of 40%
- Digital student ID cards
- Rent caps below inflation for student accommodation
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
Vote TOGETHER [1] for ALL POSITIONS for an SRC that delivers for you!
Alyssa Jeffries
Personally, moving away from home to start university was a major change, and I understand how academic pressure, financial stress and a new environment can affect a student’s university experience.
If elected, I will advocate for the improvement of student welfare and make the SRC's work more visible and accessible to students. I will push for much-needed changes like capping final exams to 40% weighting and bringing back free uni merch — because too many of us missed out on the free hoodies!
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Genevieve Richmond
I’m a first-year social sciences student and am also the president elect of UNSW Hall.
I want to fight for an SRC that focuses on student's diverse needs. UNSW's student population is incredibly diverse, and I don’t believe the university does enough to support the varying circumstances and challenges students face. I believe there needs to be a stronger focus on supporting students' varied needs so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
. Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
- Push for concession Opal cards for part-time and international students
- Special considerations for religious and cultural holidays
- Re-open the White House
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
Vote TOGETHER [1] for ALL POSITIONS for an SRC that delivers for you!
Will Hadley
I'm running because I want every student to feel like they belong here and that someone's in their corner, whether they've just moved to Sydney or are juggling work and study. That means listening first, being easy to find, and taking what you tell me to the people who can actually change things.
Uni should be somewhere you can afford to show up, and want to stay.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Ahmed Topiwala
I'm a second-year Law/Commerce student involved in student advocacy, negotiation competitions, volunteering and community organisations. I've worked in legal roles and as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.
Uni is demanding without barriers around assessment, work experience, religious and cultural commitments or basic skills and services. I want practical changes students can see and use.
TOGETHER will deliver:
- Standardised 11:59pm due times, for flexibility around daily commitments
- A 40% maximum final-exam weighting, so one exam doesn't decide everything
- Special consideration for religious and cultural occasions without academic disadvantage
- Paid prac placements for all courses, so experience isn't unpaid
- Free swimming lessons on every campus.
As a Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor, I know swimming is life-saving, not just recreational.
Vote online 26-29 October via your email link.
Vote TOGETHER [1] for ALL POSITIONS for an SRC that delivers for you!
Reya Rahman
As a Muslim, disabled woman of colour, I’ve seen first-hand how corporate greed and systematic discrimination makes everyone’s life harder. More importantly, as a 3rd-year Commerce/Arts student, I’ve heard from students who don’t want to drown in course fees, the high cost of living, academic pressure, workload and poor wellbeing. Studying shouldn’t mean just getting by, it should mean thriving.
As a councillor, I will fight for you and:
1. Affordable student housing on campus ($200/week!)
2. Reduce overcrowding in the libraries
3. Concession Opal cards for all students
And more with your vote!
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Owen Magee
As a councillor, I’ll fight for:
• Free and affordable uni resources and more cost-of-living relief measures
• A fossil fuel free uni and environmentally sustainable campus
• An end to all uni partnerships with genocide complicit companies and institutions
Vote [1] Grassroots, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Mia Garrahy
I am passionate on developing policy around:
- Stopping the commercialisation of our research being used to assist misogynistic corporations.
- Organising accessible resources for UNSW students to take action against the femicide crisis in Australia.
- Fighting against funding cuts to Arts programs, and focusing on promoting more study support, opportunities and guidance for students undertaking gender studies specifically.
Vote [1] Grassroots, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Nishad Modi
On top of that, the university is prioritising partnerships with weapons companies over making student lives and education up to the standard we deserve.
As councillor I will
a. fight to end our ties with open AI
b. expand a free resources hub (textbooks and more)
c. Fight for a new canteen and more free food initiatives Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Erwin Tsangaris-Kalis
As a councillor I will fight for:
1. More accessible mental health support
2. Cutting UNSW's ties with weapons manufacturers
3. An end to UNSW’s ties with AI
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Kimmy Kwok
1. Increasing visibility and promotion of upcoming protests and student strikes for international and non-English speaking communities.
2. Push for inclusion of cultural minority groups and diverse gender options in University forms and data collection to truly build representation
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Julia Thanopoulos
While students are facing a worsening cost of living crisis, UNSW made $422 million in profits last year ripping us off! Instead of making education, housing and food free and accessible for all students, they’ve used this money to partner with criminal AI and weapons companies complicit in three years of genocide in Gaza.
Students deserve better, but we have to fight for it. We need an activist SRC that mobilises students around the issues they care about on and off campus. That’s why this year I’ve organised protests for Palestine, to kick weapons off campus and against Pauline Hanson’s racism.
So vote [1] Left Action for an SRC that fights for you all year round.
Kitty Fitzpatrick
I’ve spent the last year campaigning and protesting for a number of left-wing issues young people care about. This includes the National Days of Action against Hanson, which saw thousands of university and high school students taking a stand against her and One Nation’s racism. I helped organise the Weapons Off Campus campaign, demanding UNSW cut its ties with the weapons companies arming Israel.
Left Action is fighting for free education for domestic and international students, as well as reducing rent and grocery costs amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Oppose the far right, free Palestine, vote 1 Left Action!
Anthony Shin
I believe students should have a say in what happens in our universities. The way the cost-of-living crisis has affected student living and the way universities have racked up student fees is antagonistic to student interest. Students should have a say in opposing our university in having ties with fossil fuels and weapons companies. This is why I am running for SRC.
I am currently a part of the anti Hanson campaign resisting her racist agenda with One Nation. I am also a Palestine Activist and helped organise protests like the March for Humanity over the Harbour Bridge.
If you believe in what we have to say you should definitely vote for us in the upcoming student elections.
Theodore Gill
Hi I’m Theodore, I’m running with Left Action because UNSW runs like a corporation, making millions in profit while students suffer through a cost-of-living crisis and investing student fees into weapons companies complicit in genocide. I believe the SRC should be an activist body that fights for better. I first got involved in activism as part of the weapons off campus campaign. Since then, I have been part of the pro-Palestine movement and the anti-Hanson campaigns. If elected, I’d push for the SRC to be an activist body and continue to fight for students, for Palestine and against the far right.
Vote 1 Left Action!
Tas Morrison
Anita Trairattanasirikul
Ever since I started at UNSW, I have become significantly involved in student life through societies, events, and volunteering initiatives including Arc Insiders, Wellness Warriors, Volunteers United and Blitz. These experiences have taught me that different students have different experiences depending on their interests, degree, and commitments, so as Councillor A, I would focus on listening to students’ concerns, encouraging them to get involved in the many events across UNSW, and support them by being an approachable and enthusiastic individual.
Vedika Pal
Poll Group: Undergraduate Councillor B
Poll: Undergraduate Councillor B
Henry Liu
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Yashansh Pachauri
I know what it’s like to balance labs, design work, group projects, and the long nights that come with STEM. Through getting involved with student projects and volunteering, I’ve learned that making a difference starts with listening and, more importantly, following things through. I want to bring that approach to Electorate B.
I understand the pressures faced by engineering, medicine, science, and other demanding degrees because I’m experiencing them myself. Representation should be more than speaking at meetings. I aim to listen to students, bring their concerns forward, and make sure that you, the students, are not forgotten!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Tara Atashbar
I’m a second-year CompSci student and am also a tutor at UNSW.
UNSW students deserve an SRC that will fight for their right to have fun. Rave for UNSW wants to bring more raves, festivals, gigs and other events to UNSW for students to enjoy.
Some of the great things that Rave your UNSW will help deliver include:
- Free pill-testing kits from the SRC
- More gigs, raves and other events DIRECTLY on Kensington campus
- Arc-partnered/sponsored events with event companies to deliver discounted raves and events for UNSW students,
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR UNSW AND [2] TOGETHER FOR COUNCIL A & B
Ryan Fernandez
Riya Garg
Thankfully I’m not a cat, or my curiosity would’ve definitely gotten me! Throughout my Medical Science degree, I’ve always learnt beyond the lecture scope, chasing not just the “what” but the “whys” and “hows”.
I love seeing how different angles interlace to form new perspectives, and that’s exactly what I hope to bring to the SRC! One key goal is tackling the cost-of-living crisis plaguing most uni students by advocating for concession passes for all and removing hidden academic costs, amongst much more.
I can’t wait to see what I can do for and with UNSW students, and the new heights we’ll reach TOGETHER!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Alex Wu
As a founding member of the new and amazing Coin Society, I've personally seen how enriching our cultural diversity is and the value that clubs bring to university life. I believe UNSW is great, but there is always more we can do to make student life better.
As Councillor, I want to extend my contribution to campus culture by advocating for practical changes that improve the quality and experience of our education. I want to ensure students’ voices are heard in the decisions that shape our university, while supporting a vibrant, inclusive and connected campus community.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Nadia Wu
Hi everyone, I’m Nadia (she/her) and I’m running for the 2027 UNSW SRC with TOGETHER this year!
I’m a 1st-year Advanced Science/Arts student doing Geography, Linguistics, and Sociology. Outside of academics, I am a writer, dancer, and a person trying to get the most out of her university experience.
I believe that UNSW needs an SRC that will use its resources and funds towards fighting for better conditions for the community in every aspect. Students deserve to be properly represented, so that meaningful and tangible results can benefit their university experience and daily life.
I believe that UNSW deserves an SRC that will spend its money and resources towards fighting for better results for students on all fronts. Students deserve to be represented in a way that delivers tangible and meaningful results that benefit their university experiences and their lives.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
● More Nucleus staff to reduce wait times
● Standardised 11:59 due times
● Guaranteed lecture recordings
● Digital student IDs
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS.
Hannah Wilson
Being involved in MechSoc as a first-year representative and now Arc Delegate/Welfare Officer has given me a direct line into what STEM students are actually dealing with: overloaded timetables and inconsistent faculty communication.
All because I've faced these issues myself, not just heard about them second-hand. That understanding is what I want to bring to the council, extending this to the whole student body and any concerns they may hold.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Sathya Gururajan
I’m a third-year Psych student and am currently already a Councillor on the SRC. I’m also involved in organising some events for UNSW UNSoc.
I believe that UNSW deserves an SRC that will spend its money and resources towards fighting for better results for students on all fronts. Students deserve to be represented in a way that delivers tangible and meaningful results that benefit their university experiences and their lives.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
- Free swimming lessons for all students
- Extending the Food Hub opening hours
- Academic case workers to help students navigate the uni’s academic admin.
Voting is from the 26th-29th October, online. You’ll receive an email with your link to vote.
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS.
Erin Norton
I am passionate about implementing and developing policies such as:
1. A free STEM equipment hub
2. Increasing accessibility and visibility of mental health support on campus
3. Calling on UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers. Our degrees should not fund genocide
Plus more, with your vote.
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Saph Smith
Policies I will advocate for:
- A free STEM equipment hub from lab coats, glasses and equipment
- Mandatory breaks during lab classes (3 hour labs and no break? That's not right)
- Integrated sustainability and indigenous education in stem courses
- Recording of labs to increase accessibility for students
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Rose Ginter
Policies I will advocate for
- A free and accessible STEM equipment hub
- Subsidies or payment plans for compulsory field work for ecology and biology courses
- Call on UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Casey Foster
As a councilor I will fight for:
• Proper subtitles on all UNSW videos
• Fighting Estate Management to fix major accessibility flaws
• University social workers to help students who find themselves in complex situations
• Call UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers
• Increase the visibility of accessibility services offered by the university and adding new ones
• Reduce the cost of living for students to aid low income and long distance students
Vote [1] GrassrootsforSRC, a fight from the ground up!
Eugene Zhang
Policies I will advocate for:
Recordings of classes for increased accessibility
Flexibility and placement hour reductions in relation to ELP
Introduce support services/networks related to all STEM and medicine placements
Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Angel Hanzi
A free STEM equipment hub
Increasing accessibility and visibility of mental health support on campus
Calling on UNSW to cut ties with weapons manufacturers. Our degrees should not fund genocide
Plus more, with your vote. Vote [1] Grassroots for SRC, for a fight from the ground up!
投票 [1] 草根派，掀起自下而上的变革！
Aaizah Tahir
For UNSW 65,000 Palestinians dead is the cost of doing business. It invests up to $3M in weapons companies and I refuse to be made complicit in genocide. That money should be put into social good instead of war and destruction.
That's why it's absolutely necessary to build an activist SRC that stands on the right side of history and holds our university accountable. That's why I'm running as part of Left Action.
I was part of the Palestine campaign in Pakistan where I helped organize protests and have carried that on here at UNSW. I was part of organizing and building the UNSW Student General Meeting for Palestine last year, as well as the National Student Referendum this year. If elected, I’ll make sure that our SRC continues to fight for the issues students care about!
Freddie Le Vay
Lachlan Magrath
I want to see an SRC that continues this good work along with a message of standing up against management to support cost of living measures. I want to see a free lunch canteen on campus, extend and make public transport free and fight for free university education. That’s why this SRC should be run by activists who mobilise ordinary students rather than student politicians from the establishment parties. Vote 1 Left Action!
Jasmyn Sowman
I got involved in student activism through the pro-Palestine movement. And since the beginning of this year I have organised the Weapons Off Campus campaign; uncovering UNSW’s outrageous weapons ties linking the university directly to the genocide in Gaza.
I have also helped organise the recent student walk-outs against Pauline Hanson. We want to build a strong movement in society against Hanson’s and the far right's bigotry and give confidence to those the far right seeks to oppress and villainise. If you want a radical and anti-fascist SRC, vote 1 Left Action!
Christian Treffiletti
Ciaran Swords
Salma Catanho
I want to be able to be a voice for the STEM students at UNSW. I’m a woman in engineering and I think it’s important to be able to bring certain elements into engineering that would assist women.
Having a STEM background will help bring a new perspective to the SRC and fight for things that will impact our day-to-day lives. For example putting free hygiene products in the Engineering building bathrooms, pushing for subsidised lab equipment and so much more.
TOGETHER, we can help STEM students thrive and do what they do best.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Poll Group: NUS
Poll: NUS
Daniel Gulic
The National Union of Students (NUS) represents all university students in Australia. It has achieved massive wins like slashing our student debt and stronger gendered violence frameworks.
But there’s still more to do. As an NUS Delegate, I will fight for cheaper university degrees, concession Opals for international and part-time students, ending unpaid internships, and expanding paid prac placement to all courses. I will also push for the NUS to stop the exploitation of international students and stand against racism and xenophobia.
Together, we can make a real difference.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Nadia Mostafa
NUS is such an important organisation that fights for students on the national level. Think:
💙 20% off your HECS Debt
💙 PAID PRAC FOR STUDENTS!!
💙 FIGHTING for CONCESSION OPAL CARDS for part-time and INTL students
💙 … and so much more!!
With your help, we can push for more progressive change that puts students at the forefront of politicians minds.
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER ALL POSITIONS
Luke Cox
As a Delegate to the National Union of Students, I will back strong campaigns and policies to address our everyday concerns, like abolishing the Job Ready Graduates scheme to make university degrees cheaper.
Luc Harvey
I’m a second-year Law student and am also the current President of the UNSW Left Students Society. You might have also seen me around UNSoc and LawSoc. I’ve also been involved in student advocacy for some time and am currently serving on the National Executive of the NUS already.
Some of the great things that TOGETHER will help deliver include:
● Scrapping the Job Ready Graduates Scheme
● Pushing for Student Opal Cards for part-time and international students.
VOTE [1] TOGETHER FOR THE NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Riyasat Mahir
VOTE [1] TOGETHER FOR NUS
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Henry Liu
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Ritvik Bajpai
WE DESERVE FREE HSU TICKETS AND FREE RAVES ON CAMPUS!!!!!!!!!
VOTE [1] DANIEL GULIC FOR PRESIDENT
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR SRC AND NUS
Tara Atashbar
I’m a second-year CompSci student and am also a tutor at UNSW.
Some of the great things that RAVE FOR UNSW will help deliver include:
● Scrapping the Job Ready Graduates Scheme
● Pushing for Student Opal Cards for part-time and international students.
VOTE [1] RAVE FOR UNSW AND [2] TOGETHER FOR THE NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS
VOTE [1] TOGETHER IN ALL POSITIONS
Sebastian Koelsch
The impending climate catastrophe is fuelled by one thing only: the endless greed of fossil fuel barons and AI techbros for profit. That’s why I’m a socialist, because I think capitalism is failing us and the planet, and we need a world based on rational and just allocation of resources. That’s also why I was a part of the ‘Fossil Free UNSW’ campaign last year.
Left Action are organising against all the injustices of capitalism, from inequality and racism in Australia to the Gaza genocide. If you want an SRC that stands for students’ rights and progressive change, vote 1 Left Action.
Freddie Le Vay
Anais Williamson
Aaizah Tahir
For UNSW 65,000 Palestinians dead is the cost of doing business. It invests up to $3M in weapons companies and I refuse to be made complicit in genocide. That money should be put into social good instead of war and destruction.
That's why it's absolutely necessary to build an activist SRC that stands on the right side of history and holds our university accountable. That's why I'm running as part of Left Action.
I was part of the Palestine campaign in Pakistan where I helped organize protests and have carried that on here at UNSW. I was part of organizing and building the UNSW Student General Meeting for Palestine last year, as well as the National Student Referendum this year. If elected, I’ll make sure that our SRC continues to fight for the issues students care about!
Kitty Fitzpatrick
I’ve spent the last year campaigning and protesting for a number of left-wing issues young people care about. This includes the National Days of Action against Hanson, which saw thousands of university and high school students taking a stand against her and One Nation’s racism. I helped organise the Weapons Off Campus campaign, demanding UNSW cut its ties with the weapons companies arming Israel.
Left Action is fighting for free education for domestic and international students, as well as reducing rent and grocery costs amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Oppose the far right, free Palestine, vote 1 Left Action!
Dash Baker
Organising at UNSW is often unglamorous: a stack of leaflets on Main Walkway and hundreds of conversations before one person agrees to come along. That's what built the Kick Weapons off Campus protest for Palestine in June, the first protest on campus this year, and the student strikes against Hanson in August and September. Months of postering and class announcements before anyone turned up.
Rent eats your pay before you've bought groceries, staff are underpaid, and Labor students on the SRC call that business as usual. It isn't, and it won't change by rolling over for management.
Last month I stood on a USyd picket line from early morning with staff who'd had enough. That's what wins.
Vote [1] Left Action
Dan Perchman
Do you want...⁉
🍗Affordable lunch that won't break the bank
🍗Buckets of value, not buckets of buzzwords
🍗Microwaves that ACTUALLY heat
🍗A crispy cure for Week 10 hunger -chips
🍗And an SRC that works for YOU?
...then VOTE [1] to join the club!
Ryan Fernandez
Lesen De Silva
That’s why Kensington Fried Chicken exists. To fix the saddest part of campus life: lunch.
Fourteen dollar salads, queues that move like week three lectures, portions designed by minimalists.
We have a simpler vision: crispy, affordable, fast.
Our secret blend of 11 policies and programs will season - with common sense - buckets of value of students, not buckets of buzzwords.
Microwaves that actually heat.
Seats and shade so friends can feast. With all that open space and trees, I THINK there’s room for more benches!
Enough chips to survive Week Ten.
If a meal costs more than your tutorial, we will make noise about it.
Vote 1 Kensington Fried Chicken! Tell your mates and your appetite to leave those sad sandwiches behind.
Cheaper. Tastier. Faster. That’s our Original Recipe.
Anita Trairattanasirikul
Ever since I started at UNSW, I have become significantly involved in student life through societies, events, and volunteering initiatives including Arc Insiders, Wellness Warriors, Volunteers United and Blitz. These experiences have taught me that different students have different experiences depending on their interests, degree, and commitments, so as Councillor A, I would focus on listening to students’ concerns, encouraging them to get involved in the many events across UNSW, and support them by being an approachable and enthusiastic individual.
Ashfaque Khowaja
I volunteer as a Cultural Mentor at UNSW, helping new international students find their feet, and I have been selected for the City of Sydney’s International Student Ambassador and Leadership Program. As a Teaching Assistant, I learned how much listening matters when working with students from different backgrounds.
Many issues facing international students are decided at the national level, including visa rules, enrolment caps, work rights, and housing costs. As an NUS delegate, I will push for fair treatment of international students and make sure UNSW’s voice is heard.
I speak English, Urdu, Sindhi, Hindi and conversational Chinese, and I would be honoured to represent you.
