See what others are saying.
Nick Warner
Adelaide University Branch National Councillor
“I believe this team will provide a balanced leadership that recognises, and responds to, the differences and diversity between Branches and Divisions of the NTEU across the country.”
Andrea Lamont-Mills
University of Southern Queensland Branch President
“This team don’t just talk, they deliver. Together, they’ve secured real wins, taken on broken university governance, and helped force sector-wide change. This is proven leadership when it matters most. I strongly encourage all members to back them.”
Reece Walters
Deakin Branch President
“Alison, Sarah and Lachlan are warriors for the NTEU with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results for members. They comprise a formidable team and will undoubtedly lead the NTEU and its members to the best possible place for higher education moving forward.”
Rajeev Sharma
NT Division Secretary
“Alison, Sarah, and Lachlan bring a clear, principled vision for a stronger, more effective union – one that is grounded in organising, led by members, and committed to the public good.”
Liz Allen
ANU Branch National Councillor
“I support the Stronger Together team. Lachlan’s proven track record having been instrumental initiating higher education reform is crucial to now implementing sector improvements.”
Millan Pintos-Lopez
ACT Division Assistant Secretary
“I fully support this team. As a Professional Staff member I am confident that our voices will be heard.”
Heather Benbow
University of Melbourne Branch
“I’m excited to endorse Alison, Sarah and Lachlan for national leadership of our union. They bring toughness, experience and intelligence to the table at a critically important time for higher education.”
Michael Callaghan
Deakin Branch National Councillor
“I completely endorse the Stronger Together candidates, Alison, Sarah and Lachlan. I have worked with each of them on union business for more than 10 years and they have always put the interests of members as their sole priority.”
Lina Koleilat
Australian National University Branch
“I am confident that the Stronger Together team will provide the strong, principled leadership our union needs at this critical time for the higher education sector.”
Marija Taflaga
ANU Branch Committee
“Lachlan had the foresight and courage to take on what looked like a hopeless campaign — and with NTEU members, he won. Over 100 jobs were saved, and the governance failures threatening our sector were exposed to national scrutiny.”
RUTH JELLEY
Vic Division Assistant Secretary (Professional Staff)
“Alison, Sarah and Lachlan have the experience, energy and drive to lead NTEU into a new era of success. They have a compelling vision for a union that is centred on the issues that affect members at work every day..”
Julie Kimber
Prior Swinburne Branch President
“The pressure on university councils to lift their game on governance isn’t happening in a vacuum; it’s happening because of the work of Alison at the national level, Sarah in Victoria, and Lachlan in the ACT. That’s why I’m supporting the Stronger Together Team at this year’s NTEU elections.”
Bethany Lincoln
University of Canberra Branch Vice-President
(Professional Staff)
“The NTEU will be well served by the combined leadership of Alison, Sarah, and Lachlan.”
Denise Thwaites
University of Canberra Branch Committee
“The NTEU is primed to make a positive impact on the higher education sector supported by leaders like the Stronger Together team.”
Simon Watt
UNSW Branch National Councillor
“Since Lachlan has been the ACT Division Secretary, he has been nothing but vigilant, dedicated and devoted to the NTEU and the people it represents.”
Debbie Lackerstein
UNSW – ADFA Sub-Branch President
“I am happy to support the Stronger Together team in the forthcoming NTEU elections. [This team] offer prompt and effective support to union members.”
Craig Applegate
University of Canberra Branch President
“Alison’s dedicated lobbying… has resulted in a strong political focus at the national level on improving university governance. This has been a huge win for university staff and students.”
James Blackwell
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander ACT Division Representative
“Lachlan has been a committed and consistent advocate for Indigenous issues and members within the NTEU ACT Division.”
Philip Deery
Foundation member, NTEU
“The tertiary sector is undergoing profound changes. As national president, Alison Barnes has helped guarantee that the NTEU has responded to those changes, while advancing members’ interests, and meeting new challenges Her activism in the contested area of university governance is formidable and, if re-elected, will continue to be crucial.”
Rudi Pavani
TAFE Branch President
“Sarah, Alison and Lachlan have consistently provided a strong forum the Vic TAFE sector I’m the Branch President of. Endorsing this team is a win for the sector.”
Andrew Bonnell
National Vice-President (Academic)
University of Queensland Branch President
“This team has energy, strong strategic judgement, an openness to new ideas, and a keen responsiveness to the concerns of members. The union has been getting stronger, and these elected leaders have made a big contribution to that.”