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Lisa Darmanin

Branch Secretary

Lisa is a proud and passionate unionist, beginning her association with the ASU as a member and active workplace delegate, from Berry Street Victoria in 1997. Read more…

0407 308 503

Billy King

Branch Executive President

Billy has a long history of activism in the ASU, helping make a difference to the lives of working people. He joined the Municipal Employees Union (MEU) in 1989. Read more …

0437 124 669

Michelle Jackson

Deputy Branch Secretary

Michelle overseas the Campaigning and Organising team for the Local Government and Energy industry divisions. Along with Leon Wiegard, she is responsible for campaigning and growth across the Branch. Michelle also deputises for the Branch Secretary and Executive President as required. Read more …

P: 03 9342 3474   |   M: 0418 539 054

Melissa Wainwright

Assistant Branch Secretary

Melissa overseas the Servicing team, responsible for industrial advocacy and growth across the Branch. Read more …

P: 03 9342 3443   |   M: 0408 384 464

Leon Wiegard

Assistant Branch Secretary

Leon oversees the Campaigning and Organising team for the SACS and Infrastructure industry divisions. Along with Michelle Jackson he is responsible for campaigning and growth across the Branch. Read more …

P: 03 9342 3408   |   M: 0438 060 298

Lead organisers
Organisers
Branch Executive Members

BRANCH SECRETARY
Lisa Darmanin

BRANCH EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT
Billy King

BRANCH PRESIDENT
Barry Gough

BRANCH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Jan Wrigley

BRANCH VICE PRESIDENT: WOMEN
Wendy Phillips

BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEMBER: YOUTH
Bianca Long

BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEMBERS:

LOCAL AUTHORITIES INDUSTRY DIVISION
Diane Smith
Maree Renden
Susan Bratby
Andrew Bayes
Kristy Meikle
Simon Davis
Bradley Peirce
Gary Browne

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRY DIVISION
Dawn Stuart
Libby Jamieson
Piergiorgio Moro

WATER AND ENERGY INDUSTRY DIVISION
Penny Flynn
Thomas Hillebrand

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, TRANSPORT SHIPPING & TRAVEL,
CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE AND AIRLINES INDUSTRY DIVISION

Dale Borthwick

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7 hours ago
The ASU is rallying and marching with Unions Tasmania to mark International Women's Day (IWD) and we'd love you to join us.

Sensational Speakers, Solidarity and a Sausage Sizzle (kindly donated by our comrades at AMWU)

Where: Parliament Lawns, Hobart
When: Monday 1 March 2021
Time: 12.15pm

If you are keen to join the rally with your ASU comrades please let ASU Organiser Karen Tantari know at ktantari@asuvictas.com.au or on 0472 512 484.

You can download the flyer here; bit.ly/37RC7EK
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The ASU is rallying and marching with Unions Tasmania to mark International Womens Day (IWD) and wed love you to join us.
Sensational Speakers, Solidarity and a Sausage Sizzle (kindly donated by our comrades at AMWU)
Where:  Parliament Lawns, Hobart
When:   Monday 1 March 2021
Time:     12.15pm
If you are keen to join the rally with your ASU comrades please let ASU Organiser Karen Tantari know at ktantari@asuvictas.com.au or on 0472 512 484.
You can download the flyer here; https://bit.ly/37RC7EK

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Karen Tantari legend! 👏👏👏

1 day ago
Vic Local Government delegates met on Zoom today to talk about enterprise bargaining, the Federal Governments latest attempts to bring in anti-worker laws, the Crisis on the Frontline campaign, COVID, vaccines & more.......

If you are a delegate keep an eye out for our monthly EBA Update meetings starting the last week in March. Is your area represented? Become a delegate today, contact us on info@asuvictas.com.au
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Vic Local Government delegates met on Zoom today to talk about enterprise bargaining, the Federal Governments latest attempts to bring in anti-worker laws, the Crisis on the Frontline campaign, COVID, vaccines & more.......
If you are a delegate keep an eye out for our monthly EBA Update meetings starting the last week in March. Is your area represented? Become a delegate today, contact us on info@asuvictas.com.au
4 days ago
Exclusive for ASU members

This Wednesday, on the ASU Career Launchpad, we are running a course on Time and Stress management. It's designed to help manage your time effectively and get stress under control.
We don’t want you to miss out – register today!

Date: February 24
Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Register here: asu.member365.com/public/event/details/b7bf7462c5ff324609fb520afe352ebda877ed72/1
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Exclusive for ASU members
This Wednesday, on the ASU Career Launchpad, we are running a course on Time and Stress management. Its designed to help manage your time effectively and get stress under control. 
We don’t want you to miss out – register today!
Date: February 24
Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Register here: https://asu.member365.com/public/event/details/b7bf7462c5ff324609fb520afe352ebda877ed72/1