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

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

Katie Hepworth

National Policy Director

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