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The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Inc.

MORFUNI KC, Vincent BA.LL. B (Hons) (Melb), LL.M.(Melb)

I have been on council for 2 years, appointed to provide advice on the prospects of an insurance claim in relation to covid. I have been on the governance committee during that period. I would like to continue the work I have been undertaking on the governance committee and the insurance claim.

I am a member of other associations and believe that experience will be useful in my role as councillor.

I have been practising the Bar since 1976 and appointed Senior Counsel in 2002.

I believe my broad experience will be of use to the Association

* COMTE OAM, Martin BMus (Melb), BEd (Melb), MEd (LaTrobe), PhD (Michigan)

I have been a Council member for the past 3 years, Chair of the Fundraising & Benefactions Subcommittee, and Co-Chair (since 2022) of the Membership & Marketing Subcommittee. I contribute regularly to the GU Newsletter with interviews of Graduate House residents and members.

A former Dean of a university Faculty of Education, I have had senior appointments in two University Residential Colleges.

I am committed to increasing the diverse membership of Graduate Union to encompass all age ranges – particularly those in their early and mid-careers – and to ensuring our ongoing viability as a graduate membership association and provider of excellent accommodation. I am also committed to enhancing the residential experience for students and others, and furthering our reciprocal arrangements with similar graduate member organisations here and overseas.

Recently I initiated and arranged the purchase of our grand piano and am engaged in arranging more social activities for members and residents.