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To move beyond careerism and petty stupol drama to focus on the students again

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Because we are tired of bullying and shitty online behaviour

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To give students resources that aren't just for political reasons but because it is the right thing to do

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We’ve created the best policies and programs that have kept the union going for years

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Students interests not self interests

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to ensure the sustainability of the union

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Goood governance!

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To defend the union against dissolution.

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we actually know what student unionism is

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We embody our values through our positions in UMSU and we take an active stance against corruption, capitalism, racism, queerphobia, ableism etc.

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Because we love Jack Buksh

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Women women women - we have run and led the safet on campus campaign for years

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To campaign for the wellbeing of students in all capacities - whether feeling safer on campus, assistance with issues with the university. Ensuring the platform is used for good

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representation actually in the interests of students rather than personal gain, and to hold the university accountable

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To provide genuine representation and bargaining power at a time when students need it most.

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To create meaningful change for students, because we believe in the power of unions and because the alternative to Stand Up! is and will be a disaster

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Because we care about bringing progressive change  to the University of Melbourne

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The really fundamental things- welfare breakfast, student services- they really matter to students. It’s what students need and really care about.

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We want the Union to actually hold the University accountable through solidarity rather than just being an extension of clubs / activities.

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community are literally throwing money down the drain, state of the union pt.2, can’t provide free breakfasts either. umsu is so important to students for social life, for access to food and other necessities, for an activist outlet and we can’t let that be destroyed by community.

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To retain a voice for student interests in the noise of institutional organising and optimisation.

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Because students deserve a uni that represents their interests rather than a power game (ie community)

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Because students deserve a uni that represents their interests rather than a power game (ie community)

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Because we want to implement progressive campaigns - welfare, womens, ed we know we can do a better job rather than fucking up the union

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To have a quality of representation that students deserve.

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because we believe in student unionism and that UMSU is the best body to push for progressive policies for students