Insufficient Nominations / Increase in Entitlement Election
Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009
Nominations are called for:
New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF) Branch
TAFE Division
Yalukit Yulendj (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Committee) Member (1)
Please see the table below for key election dates and times:
| Date | Time | Time Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations Open | 16/09/2026 | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | |
| Nominations Close | 30/09/2026 | 5pm | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Nominations Withdrawal | 07/10/2026 | 5pm | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Candidate Statement Close Note: Statements must be 400 words or fewer per candidate and can include a passport sized photo | 07/10/2026 | 5pm | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Postal Ballot Open | 04/11/2026 | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | |
| Scrutineer Appointments Close | 09/12/2026 | 5pm | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Postal Ballot Close | 09/12/2026 | 5pm | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
Nominations which must be in writing and comply with the organisation’s registered rules, may be made at any time from 16 September 2026.
Nomination forms can be downloaded by visiting aec.gov.au/ieb and selecting the relevant election. Alternatively, additional nomination forms are available upon request from the Returning Officer.
Prospective candidates and nominators should verify they meet all eligibility criteria set out in the organisation’s rules, including financial status and any other necessary qualifications, before submitting their nominations.
Nominations must be received by the Returning Officer no later than the Nomination Close time that is associated with the relevant AEU branch in the table above. The following lodgement method(s) can be used, as specified below.
How to lodge nominations:
Nominations must be submitted using one of the following methods:
- By portal: Visit the Australian Electoral Commission Portal at www.aec.gov.au/ieb. From this page, select “Access the electoral event portal,” then click “Current industrial elections.” Locate and select your election, then access the nomination documents.
- By email: A fully completed nomination form, including all necessary signatures, may be scanned and emailed to IEBnominations@aec.gov.au.
PLEASE NOTE:
2.1 Nomination forms may be submitted as PDF files, with each candidate’s form in a separate PDF. Candidate statements must be provided in Microsoft Word or RTF format, and photos (where applicable) should be submitted in JPG, JPEG, or TIF format.
2.2 When sending nominations via email, please use the subject line as:
“ANDJZ – E2026/122 – Nomination [Name of candidate]”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON EMAILS:
2.3 Emails that appear to be spam may be blocked. It is the sender’s responsibility to ensure their nomination email is delivered to the Returning Officer before the deadline.
2.4 Emails and attachments must not exceed 6 MB in total size.
Nominations Close and Acknowledgment
After nominations close, all submissions will be reviewed to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and comply with the organisation’s rules. If any issues are identified, the Returning Officer will notify the relevant candidates and provide a specific timeframe to remedy their nomination. You will receive an acknowledgment email confirming receipt of your nomination.
Enquire about the status of your nomination by emailing IEBNominations@aec.gov.au or by calling 02 9375 6366 or 03 9285 7111.
Candidate Statements and Photos
Note: Candidate statements are only applicable for NSW, NT, TAS and VIC branches.
Candidates may submit a statement to be included with the ballot material. Please email your statement and photo to IEBnominations@aec.gov.au following these guidelines:
- Submit your statement in Microsoft Word format.
- Ensure your statement does not exceed the word limit associated with the relevant AEU branch listed in the table above.
- Include relevant information as per your organisation’s rules. This may comprise your position, a concise summary of your experience, and any goals or objectives you intend to pursue if elected.
- Submitted photos must be less than 2 MB in size. Please note that all photos will be converted to greyscale in the final statement processed by the AEC.
Statements that comply with the organisation’s rules and are received by the Returning Officer by the time outlined that is associated with the relevant AEU branch in the table above, will be accepted.
Voting Period
For a vote to be valid, voters must follow the instructions in the ballot pack. This includes completing the ballot paper as instructed, signing the declaration envelope and posting back to the Returning Officer using the reply-paid envelope provided.
Scrutineers
A scrutineer appointment form is available on the AEC website or from the Returning Officer.
Replacement Voter Pack
If you do not receive your postal vote pack within 10 days after the postal ballot opens, please contact the AEC to request a replacement by email at IEBevents@aec.gov.au or by phone at 02 9375 6366 or 03 9285 7111.
Please provide the event number: E2026/122
Replacement ballot packs will be mailed by regular post to voters on roll of voters for this event.
Other Information
If you have changed your postal address, please inform your organisation immediately. Postal vote packs are sent to the address currently registered with the AEC by your organisation.
Privacy
The AEC handles personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Further information can also be found in the relevant AEC Privacy page and the IEB collection notice.
Post-Election Report
A copy of the AEC’s post-election report can be obtained from the organisation or from the Returning Officer after the completion of the election.
Marisa Lovisatti
Returning Officer
Telephone: 02 9375 6366 or 03 9285 7111
Email: IEBevents@aec.gov.au
15 September 2026