The Australian National University Union Incorporated (ANU Union), established in 1965, was a former not-for-profit association that previously operated commercial premises at The Australian National University. The union wound up its operations in January 2020. It is not to be confused with the Australian National University Student Association, which is recognised as the University's Students' Union for advocacy purposes.
History The Union was set up in 1965 to provide a meeting place for students, graduates and staff. The original charter indicated that the Union would be an incorporated body based on “sound business principles”.
The Union evolved from the Student’s Association. It concentrated on small scale activities such as debates, films, music, food and even art exhibitions. In 1965 the Union was established in what is now the Pauline Griffin Building and in 1973 it moved to the former Union Building in Union Court.
Due to the redevelopment of Union Court, the Union vacated its premises in 2017. In March 2019, the Union reopened in a new location at 3 Rimmer St ACTON. In January 2020, the Union permanently wound up its operations.
Membership All students of the University were automatically ANU Union members. Membership was also open to ANU staff and graduates.
Purpose The objects of the Union were: to provide a recognised meeting place and social centre for its members; to promote the intellectual, social and general welfare of the University community, and actively to encourage and support all ANU clubs and societies which include members of the Union.
References
External links ANU Union Home Page