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Life Members 2020
Greg McCarthy SA Division
Brad Astbury USQ Branch Brad Astbury was a tireless worker for the USQ membership in various capacities, most notable as Branch President from 2004 to 2014, and Vice-President (General Staff) until his retirement. He was a humble, yet fearless negotiator and led several rounds of successful Enterprise Bargaining... Read full nomination at nteu.info/bradastbury
Greg McCarthy was National Vice-President (Academic) from 2006 to 2012. In addition to being highly respected for his scholarship and commitment to industrial issues affecting academics, he was also an advocate for professional staff... Read full nomination at nteu.info/gregmccarthy
Kelvin Michael Tasmanian Division
Cathleen Farrelly La Trobe Branch Cathleen Farrelly was a full-time academic in the School of Education La Trobe University based in Bendigo for more than twenty-five years. During this time, she was active in all aspects of the Union. She was a vociferous and uncompromising fighter for staff rights and for the Union... Read full nomination at nteu.info/cathleenfarrelly
Kelvin has a rather long and extensive membership record sheet with the NTEU. He was Division President (2008-2014), and Division Secretary (2014-2020). Kelvin is a strong unionist member who fought for the rights of members and played instrumental roles... Read full nomination at nteu.info/kelvinmichael
Kate Mitchell SCU Branch
John Graham A&TSIPC John Graham is a proud Kombumerri man from the Gold Coast region of Queensland. John joined the NTEU in September 2001 shortly after commencing work at Griffith University in the Gumurrii student success unit. John actively recruited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the Union, especially those within the Gumurrii Centre where he worked. He was instrumental in mentoring others to take up union roles and encouraged others to come to NTEU A&TSI National Forum... Read full nomination at nteu.info/johngraham
Craig MacMillan
It is with both honour and sadness that we farewell our truly great comrade, Kate Mitchell. Kate has always been proud that she had completed her own Bachelor's degree at SCU as a single mother, before joining the SCU staff... Read full nomination at at nteu.info/katemitchell
Jamie O'Shea UWA Branch Dr Jamie O’Shea has been a tireless advocate for university workers for decades. He was a WA National/Division Councillor and UWA Branch Committee member (2004-2018), and Branch President (2006-2018). Jamie is a passionate advocate for members at every level of the University... Read full nomination at nteu.info/jamieoshea
Macquarie Branch Craig MacMillan's exit from the sector is a huge loss. I cannot emphasise enough how highly committed he is to the union movement, the NTEU and to individual members. The reciprocal respect and appreciation directed to Craig by members and comrades can also not be overstated. He has been tireless in his efforts to protect and enhance the rights and conditions of the collective and individual members over the years, while at the same time being a rock for those of us in the frontline... Read full nomination at nteu.info/craigmacmillan
Margaret Sims UNE Branch Margaret epitomised the conscientious efforts that are required of all those wanting to make a difference. In 2010, Margaret was elected as an academic representative on the UNE Council and served with distinction in a not-too-friendly environment, and kept a productive dialogue open with the UNE Branch throughout her time on Council... Read full nomination at nteu.info/margaretsims
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