Electing members to Macquarie's governance bodies
The Macquarie University Council, Academic Senate, and Faculty Boards are key decision-makers in the operation of the University. Each includes elected members chosen by the University community in accordance with set procedures.
The University Council and Academic Senate of Macquarie University include a number of positions elected by and from the staff and students of the University. Faculty Boards also include elected staff and student positions, and the main student body — the Student Representative Committee — is formed of a mixture of elected and appointed student positions.
Each body has specific requirements related to its membership. For example, Council includes two positions for academic staff, one for professional staff and one for students. Academic Senate has a much larger number of academic staff and student positions which are targeted to specific groups — such as Faculty or student enrolment type (postgraduate coursework, international, and so on).
When an election is called the notice of election and related nomination form will provide full details on who is eligible to stand for election and who is eligible to vote, and will refer to the relevant legislation or policy.
Elections and results
Council elections are held in accordance with the Macquarie University Act and Macquarie University By-law
A notice of election was issued on 2 September 2026 for the following election:
Term of Office 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028
- ONE (1) NON-ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER ON UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
Nominations closed at 3pm on 16 September 2026.
Eligibility validation has been completed and further information has been provided to candidates by email.
Key dates to plan for:
Ballot Draw – Tuesday 6 October 2026 1.30 – 3.00pm
Results of the ballot draw will be sent to candidates by email, and posted on this website.
Voting and Campaigning - Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 3.00 pm until Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 3.00 pm.
All voters will receive a voting link by email at the start of the voting period.
For general information on Council, please see the Council website.
If you have any questions about elections and voting, please contact Governance Services by emailing election@mq.edu.au
A notice of election was issued on 2 September 2026 for the following elections:
STUDENT
Term of Office 1 December 2026 – 31 November 2028
- ONE (1) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FROM EACH FACULTY ON ACADEMIC SENATE:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Macquarie Business School
- TWO (2) POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK COURSE STUDENT MEMBERS
- ONE (1) GRADUATE RESEARCH COURSE STUDENT MEMBER
- ONE (1) STUDENT MEMBER FROM THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COHORT
- ONE (1) STUDENT MEMBER FROM THE INDIGENOUS STUDENT COHORT
Nominations closed at 3pm on 16 September 2026.
Eligibility validation has been completed and further information has been provided to candidates by email.
Key dates to plan for:
Ballot Draw – Tuesday 6 October 2026 1.30 – 3.00pm
Results of the ballot draw will be sent to candidates by email, and posted on this website.
Student Election Briefing - Tuesday 6 October 2026 3.00 – 4.00pmAs detailed on the nomination forms, the student briefing is compulsory for student candidates.
Voting and Campaigning - Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 3.00 pm until Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 3.00 pm.
All voters will receive a voting link by email at the start of the voting period.
STAFF
Term of Office 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028
- THREE (3) CONTINUING ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBERS FROM EACH FACULTY ON ACADEMIC SENATE:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Macquarie Business School
- ONE (1) ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER FROM THE INDIGENOUS STAFF ELECTORATE
Nominations closed at 3pm on 16 September 2026.
Eligibility validation has been completed and further information has been provided to candidates by email.
Key dates to plan for:
Ballot Draw – Tuesday 6 October 2026 1.30 – 3.00pm
Results of the ballot draw will be sent to candidates by email, and posted on this website.
Voting and Campaigning - Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 3.00 pm until Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 3.00 pm.
All voters will receive a voting link by email at the start of the voting period.
For general information on Academic Senate please see the Academic Senate website
If you have any questions about elections and voting, please contact Governance Services by emailing election@mq.edu.au
A notice of election was issued on 2 September 2026 for the following elections:
STUDENT
Term of Office 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028
- TWO (2) STUDENTS FROM EACH FACULTY ON FACULTY BOARDS:
- Faculty of Arts Faculty Board
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Faculty Board
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty Board
- Macquarie Business School Faculty Board
Nominations closed at 3pm on 16 September 2026.
Eligibility validation is underway, and further information will be provided to candidates when completed.
Key dates to plan for:
Ballot Draw – Tuesday 6 October 2026 1.30 – 3.00pm
Results of the ballot draw will be sent to candidates by email, and posted on this website.
Student Election Briefing - Tuesday 6 October 2026 3.00 – 4.00pmAs detailed on the nomination forms, the student briefing is compulsory for student candidates.
Voting and Campaigning - Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 3.00 pm until Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 3.00 pm.
All voters will receive a voting link by email at the start of the voting period.
STAFF
Term of Office 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028
- ONE (1) NON-ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER FROM THE CONTINUING NON-ACADEMIC STAFF IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING FACULTIES:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Macquarie Business School
(Note: The elected non-Academic staff member for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Faculty Board is not due for an election until 2027)
Nominations closed at 3pm on 16 September 2026.
Eligibility validation has been completed and further information has been provided to candidates by email.
Key dates to plan for:
Ballot Draw – Tuesday 6 October 2026 1.30 – 3.00pm
Results of the ballot draw will be sent to candidates by email, and posted on this website.
Voting and Campaigning - Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 3.00 pm until Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 3.00 pm.
All voters will receive a voting link by email at the start of the voting period.
For general information on Faculty Boards see the Faculty Boards website.
If you have any questions about elections and voting, please contact Governance Services by emailing election@mq.edu.au
SRC elections are held in accordance with the SRC Terms of Reference
There are no elections for SRC planned for Session 2, 2026.
For general information on the SRC and membership, please see the SRC website.