The Consultative Council for the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth of Australia (AESU)
An agreement was made between all the state and territory branches of The English-Speaking Union in Australia, which are members of the AESU, at a meeting held in Canberra, ACT, on Saturday 20 February 2010. The agreement was to establish a forum to enable consultation between state and territory branches of the English-Speaking Union in the Commonwealth of Australia, to be known as The Consultative Council for the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth of Australia (to be referred to as AESU).
This is a wonderful agreement for ESU as it unites all branches into one representational consultative council. This agreement creates a unified structure that is fully answerable to all of the state branches and only carries out branch directives.
AESU is established with the overriding object of promoting global understanding and friendship through the use of the English language.
Other objects are to:-
- co-ordinate matters of mutual interest,
- make overseas contacts,
- facilitate a common approach where appropriate
- further ESU development and activity in Australia and overseas through public speaking, debating and communication activity including educational, cultural, current affairs and historical events, professional and educational conferences, exchanges, lectures and seminars.
Powers
AESU may from time to time determine Australian representation on the International Council of the English-Speaking Union.
AESU may decide how the international levy applicable for Australia is to be paid by each of the Australian branches in accordance with the proportion of its membership to the total Australian membership.
AESU may invite English-Speaking Union branches of Australian states or territories not being original members to become members on such terms and conditions as AESU decides.
AESU may present an agreed common position on matters of relevance to the Australian branches.
AESU may advise members on matters of common interest or policy, arrange for the distribution and communication among the branches of information of common interest or concern, and initiate projects or activities of Australian or international interest which further the aims of the English-Speaking Union.
The International Council
AESU maintains regular contact with the Secretary General and the President of the International Council of the English-Speaking Union by sending an annual report on activities, and responding to requests for information.
This amalgamation of all ESU state and territory branches enables ESU (Qld) to access the support and educational resources of ESU International.
The Consultative Council for the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth of Australia (AESU) elevates Australia into an acknowledged position of leadership within the Asia–Pacific region.
AESU Office Bearers are:
Robert Furlan, National President and President ESU (Victoria)
Chris Perriam, Vice-President and Hon. Secretary, and President ESU (SA)
Emeritus Professor Caroline Hatcher, President ESU (Qld)
Mr Martin Hess, President ESU (ACT)
Mr John David Olsen, Vice-President ESU (NSW)
Brisbane: ESU (Queensland Branch)
Year of Foundation: 1959
Postal: PO Box 1429 Milton BC Qld Australia 4064
Email: esuqld@gmail.com
Events: Regular program – refer to website – www.esu.org.au
President: Emeritus Professor Caroline Hatcher
Adelaide: ESU (South Australian Branch)
Year of Foundation: 1923 (31 Aug)
Postal: PO Box 340, Stepney SA Australia 5069
Phone: (61) 8 8362 3036
Fax: (61) 8 8362 3036
Email: esusa@esuaus.com.au
Events: Regular events (except January & February)
Contacts: Mr Peter Davies (President) pjwsboz@chariot.net.au
Mr Chris Perriam (Vice President) perriamci@bigpond.com.au
Mrs Jill Baratosy (Secretary)
Canberra: ESU (ACT Branch)
Year of Foundation:
Postal: PO Box 5226, Kingston ACT 2604
Mob: 0438 014 987
Contacts: Mr Martin Hess
Melbourne: ESU (Victorian Branch)
Year of Foundation: 1919
Postal: PO Box 9427, South Yarra Victoria Australia 3141
Office: ESU House, 146 West Toorak Road South Yarra Victoria
Phone: (61) 3 9866 3007
E mail: esuvic@esuaus.com.au
Events: Regular monthly events (except January)
Sydney: ESU (New South Wales Branch)
Year of Foundation: 1923 (23 April)
Postal: 206 Glenmore Road, Paddington NSW 2021
Phone: +61 401 92 7878
Email: info@esunsw.org
Events: Regular quarterly events, Member’s newsletter