La Trobe University Student Council
The La Trobe University Student Council is an important student led representation body. Its role is to consult with, represent and advocate on behalf of all students. Its purpose is to initiate new ideas and innovations that improve student life and student experience at La Trobe.
Establishing the Student Council was recommended by our Students as Partners Network; and is an outcome of student consultation undertaken to develop La Trobe’s Students as Partners Framework.
Becoming a member
Gain valuable real-life experience and nominate to run for the Student Council.
Nominations open at 9:00am on Monday 31 March and close at 5:00pm on Thursday 17 April. Polling opens on Thursday 1 May at 9:00am and close 5:00pm on Friday 9 May. Candidates may withdraw their nomination at any time until the close of polling.
Ensure you familiarise yourself with the Election Regulations [PDF 210KB] prior to nominating.
A candidate must be eligible as per the following criteria as outlined in the draft Terms of Reference [PDF 241KB] and the Election Regulations [PDF 210KB].
Nominees for election, and elected representatives, must meet the following eligibility criteria:
a. have not been found to have breached or be in breach of the Student Charter, Student Behaviours Policy or Student Academic Misconduct Policy;
b. must have at least twelve (12) months remaining to complete their course of study;
c. have satisfactory Academic Standing;
d. not a full-time employee of the University or any of its controlled entities;
e. never declared bankrupt;
f. not been found guilty of committing a crime;
g. no criminal charges (charged or pending);
h. are not currently, and have not been in the past two (2) years, an office bearer, elected representative, councillor, director, executive member and/or committee/subcommittee member of another student organisation;
i. have attended an information session prior to nominating for election.
To nominate, please complete the Nomination Form during the nomination period.
Candidates may submit supporting statements of up to 250 words with their nomination.
If more valid nominations are received than the number of vacancies, a ballot will be conducted by electronic voting. Eligible voters will be able to vote online through a voting link sent to their student email. Polling for the Student Council elections will be open from 9:00am Thursday 1 May until polls close at 5:00pm on Friday 9 May.
About the Student Council
Established in 2025, the inaugural La Trobe Student Council will be an independent student-led organisation that will shape its own ongoing direction and agenda. The Student Council will consult with the student body and collectively advocate for student ideas and feedback and inform decision-making at the University.
The Student Council will consist of 16 elected students. Membership criteria has been determined to ensure the Student Council represents the diversity of all La Trobe University students.
For more information, please see the draft Terms of Reference [PDF 241KB].
Training and support
The Student Council’s operations and governance will be provided support and training by the Student Voice and Partnerships team. Students elected to the Student Council will be able to access:
- Governance, advocacy and representative leadership training
- Mentoring from a member the Senior Executive Group
Access to further opportunities will be decided by the Student Council.
Funding
The Student Council is funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
More information
For more information, contact studentpartnership@latrobe.edu.au.