Referendum Notice

Introduction

The USASA Board has passed a special resolution, directing that a referendum is held so that USASA Members (UniSA Students) can vote on whether to change the USASA Constitution.

Referendum Question

“Should the USASA Constitution be changed so that, if it winds up, its surplus assets go directly to a student association chosen by the members (UniSA Students), rather than to the University?”

Case in favour

Changing the Constitution empowers UniSA students to decide which successor student association should receive USASA’s surplus assets. It ensures that those funds remain with student-run bodies that exist to support students, rather than being transferred to the University.

The amendment also brings the USASA Constitution into line with standard practice by allowing members (not an external organisation) to determine the future of the association’s resources.

Case Against

The University is better positioned to manage USASA’s surplus assets and should retain the authority to decide where they are transferred. The original clause was established with intent and should not be altered merely for convenience.

Additionally, changing the Constitution would require members to take on further responsibility by selecting a successor student association.

Method of Voting

• Voting will be conducted electronically from the USASA website using your unique UniSA student login.
• All Ordinary Members of USASA (UniSA Students) are eligible to vote.

Voting Period

10am Wednesday 13 August - 4pm Wednesday 20 August