The AWU National Executive

The National Executive at the Eureka Memorial on the 120th Anniversary of the formation of the AWU

The National Executive of the AWU is elected every four years by the members of the union.

It is the supreme decision making body of the union between the AWU National Conferences held every two years.

The current National Executive consists of the following representatives elected by the members in 2005:

National President
Bill Ludwig

National Secretary
Paul Howes

Assistant National Secretary
Ben Swan

National Vice Presidents
Bob Boscacci
Paul Howes
Peter Lamps
Anne Thompson
Marina Williams
Frank Leo

Queensland Branch Representatives
Ted Brischke
Frank Chambers
Garry Ryan

Newcastle & Northern Regions Branch Representative
Kevin Maher

Greater NSW Branch Representatives
Russ Collison
Mick Madden

Port Kembla, South Coast and Southern Highlands Branch Representative
Andy Gillespie

Victorian Branch Representatives
Cesar Melhem
Michael Borowick

Tasmanian Branch Representative
Ian Wakefield

Greater South Australian Branch Representative
Wayne Hanson

Whyalla - Woomera Branch Representative
Graham Hall

West Australian Branch Representative
Tim Daly

TAPS Branch Representative
Colin Heath

Tobacco Workers Branch Representative
Norm McBride

Profiles on the leaders of the AWU can be viewed by clicking here.