Opposite the new Student Council

Oppose La Trobe’s Student Council

La Trobe University introduced a Student Council in July without student consultation, student demand, or student-led design. It’s co-chaired by university staff, lacks democratic legitimacy, and undermines the long-standing role of the La Trobe Student Union (LTSU) as the elected voice of La Trobe students.

Students didn’t ask for a Council. Students don’t want it.

We are alarmed the university has allocated $386,534 of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funding to this new council – without asking students. Meanwhile, the university provides just $32,000 per year to support the LTSU’s foodbank, which serves up to 250 students a day. $1.37 per student each year.

Read our letters about the Student Council to the university and their responses HERE

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