AUS General Staff Day

The Inaugural AUS General Staff Day debate Wednesday 10th of September was held in the Coppertop.

The two teams debated the proposition: “General Staff: Who needs them?”



The AUS branch committee team trying to figure out whether the answer was “Horton hatches the Egg” or “Sam I am.” L-R, Tim O’Sullivan, Sue Jackman, Jennnifer Middendorf and Grant Bush.


"The Tearoom Tarts" (L-R Wendy Groves, Marg Ingram, Diana Horne, Raylene Palmer and Debbie Breckon) in consultation over the quiz answers.


The team taking the negative side of the debate. L-R, David Round (Law Lecturer), Chris Gallavin (Law Lecturer) and Michael Goldstein (UCSA past-President).


The Affirmative team compare notes, somewhat un-awestruck by the performance of the negative team.


Dr Ian Town, magnanimous judge, unable to decide the merits of the preceding speeches.


Canterbury Branch Organiser, Gabrielle Moore and AUS National Secretary, Nannette Cormack, both enjoying the repartee.


Dr Cornelia Sears, with exhibit “a” (not a general staff member).


Helen Kelly, leader for the affirmative getting into action.


The Affirmative team relaxing in the afterglow of victory and in possession of the VC’s cup: l-r. Dr Cornelia Sears (Amst), Richard Till and Helen Kelly (CTU President).


Prize giving: Gabrielle Moore (Branch Organiser) awards prizes for the quiz.


Finale: Dr. Megan Clayton sums up the idea of General Staff as a crucial component of the academic endeavours of the University.