The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) today declared the results of the election for the two HSU National Officer vacancies.
Two candidates nominated for the position of National Assistant Secretary: Diana Asmar and Tim Jacobson.
Diana Asmar received 11 votes Tim Jacobson received 38 votes. Tim Jacobson was declared elected as the National Assistant Secretary.
Mark Sterrey was the only nominee for the position of National Junior Vice President and was declared elected unopposed.
A copy of the official AEC declaration is available to view here and the post-election report can be downloaded here.

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