Building A Voice for Members in Victoria’s public sector union
We’re a group of everyday rank-and-file workers in Victorian Government departments and agencies, campaigning to make our union – the CPSU Vic – actually represent and empower its members once more.
Postal voting has begun
Vote for A Voice For Members in the CPSU Vic elections!
Use our How To Vote (HTV) guide to inform your vote.
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Time is running out… Haven’t sent out your vote yet? The AEC must receive your vote by July 8 for it to count!
To ensure your vote arrives in time, we now (as of Wednesday 2 July) recommend that you take the provided reply paid envelope with your completed ballot inside, and put it inside an express post envelope.
The express post envelope should be addressed to the PO box address written on the top-left corner of the reply paid envelope.
If you’d like more information, contact us – we can help.
About our campaign
Our union has lost its way. The executive doesn’t represent our best interests. Our hard-working delegates, organisers, and health and safety reps aren’t supported in their vital work, and rank-and-file union members don’t get a say in how our union is run.
With the threat of more cuts and attacks on Victorian public services, we want to build a bold, democratic, and united union ready to take action. Win, lose, or draw, we are building A Voice For Members in the CPSU Victoria branch.
The Gold Review
Read the Gold Review – a public servant-led counterproposal to the Independent Review into the Victorian Public Service (VPS); otherwise known as the Silver Review.
Frequently asked questions
What is ‘A Voice for Members’?
A Voice for Members started when CPSU members across Victorian Government agencies started getting together and discussing the lack of transparency and member involvement during the 2024 VPS enterprise agreement negotiations.
From this, we decided to harness our momentum and challenge the 2025 CPSU Vic branch elections.
Why this campaign?
Our union leadership hasn’t changed since Jeff Kennett was Victorian Premier. Everyday rank and file members don’t get a say in how our union is run. But most concerning is, in real terms, our wages and conditions went backwards in the 2024 VPS Enterprise Agreement.
How are you trying to change the union?
Win, lose, or draw, we are fighting to build a better CPSU Vic. One that empowers members and takes up the fight against cuts to the valuable and important work that Victorian public sector workers deliver. Read more about our founding principles.
How can I get involved?
You can support our campaign by:
- spreading the word in your workplace or with your friends, family, and neighbours who work for the Victorian Government
- signing up for our mailing list
- contributing to our campaign fund.
When are the CPSU Vic elections?
Voting has opened on Tuesday 10 June and will close on Tuesday 8 July.
The Australian Electoral Commission’s website has more about these elections.
How do I vote?
All voting in this election is by post.
The AEC has posted ballot packs to CPSU Vic members starting in June 2025.
To vote for AVFM candidates, use our How To Vote guide.