Candidates can download all relevant forms from this page or collect a hard copy from Guild Administration (first floor, South Wing, Guild Village).
PLEASE NOTE: Photocopied signatures, names or student numbers on the Nomination Form will NOT BE accepted.
We suggest using BLUE INK to complete.
If you intend to run in the 2026 Elections, please familiarise yourself with the updated GUILD ELECTION REGULATIONS (2024).
There will be an Elections 2026 Information Session held in the Sue Boyd Room (Level 1, Guild Village) at 1:00pm on Tuesday 12th August 2026.
This session is COMPULSORY for ALL Group Agents and Independent Candidates to attend. Any other candidate that wishes to attend may do so as well.
Please contact [email protected] with any queries.
To be accepted as a candidate in the 2026 Guild Elections, you are required to read and sign a copy of the 2026 Code of Conduct.
Important Dates
| Election Deadline | 2026 Times/Dates |
|---|---|
| Group Registrations Open: Guild & NUS | 10:00am Monday 18 May 2026 |
| Group Registrations Close: Guild & NUS | 4:00pm Friday 12 June 2026 |
| Individual Nominations Open: Guild & NUS | 9:00am Monday 27 July 2026 |
| Individual Nominations Close: Guild & NUS | 5:00pm Friday 31 July 2026 |
| Independent Candidate Declaration Forms Due | 5:00pm Friday 31 July 2026 |
| Close of Deposits (Returning Officer) | 5:00pm Friday 31 July 2026 |
| Withdrawals Close | 12:00pm Tuesday 4 August 2026 |
| Draw for Positions on Ballot Paper | 12:00pm Tuesday 4 August 2026 |
| 2026 Guild Elections Information Session ~ Sue Boyd Room (Level 1, Guild Village) | 1:00pm Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
Materials for Candidates
All candidates should read the 202 Election Handbook carefully. Information will have changed from last year.
Please check this page regularly as the Handbook has already been updated over the course of the 2025 Elections.
Group Agents should submit one copy of this form, along with a printed copy of the Group Statement.
Submit this Withdrawal Form if you wish to withdraw your consent to be part of a Group.
Students should submit one copy of this Nomination Form for EACH position they wish to run for.
Candidates (who are not aligned to a Group) should submit ONE copy of this Declaration Form to accompany their Independent Candidate Nomination(s).
Submit this Withdrawal Form if you wish to withdraw your nomination for any position(s) prior to the close of nominations.
When a Candidate is not available to nominate in person for the 2025 Guild Elections, an Agent may be appointed to nominate on their behalf.
Submit this form along with two copies of your election material (e.g. poster or flyer design). Use a separate form for each piece of material.