National Team

Michael Wright
National Secretary
Since joining the Union in 2007, Michael has represented electrical workers across Australia and the region. He is committed to advancing members’ rights and ending the scourge of asbestos.

Matt Murphy
Assistant National Secretary
Matt began his career in the electrical trades with an electrical fitter/mechanic apprenticeship with the former Electricity Commission of NSW. He went on to work as a transmission electrician and substation maintenance fitter. He has been a union official since 1991.

Ben Schmidt
National Power Industry Coordinator

Cassandra Taylor
National Legal Counsel

Annette Moran
CEPU National Governance & Compliance Officer

James Fox
National Industrial Officer/Lawyer

Yolla Abousleiman
National Industrial Officer/Lawyer

Tina Taneja
Paralegal

David Vale
National Governance Officer

Gaynor Maree
Big Sister Coordinator

Daniel Austin
National Policy Officer

Jo Sutton
Strategic Campaigns and Communications Coordinator

Eranga Ramawickrama
Finance Manager

Joanne Hodge
Executive Assistant

Ray Newland
Policy Research Intern

Matthew Maskiell
Technical Officer

Jemma Hardman
Junior Communications Officer

Sarah Brunton
National Technical Officer
