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ASWA Constitution
ASWA Goals and Code of Ethics
ASWA Executive Committee 2024 (outgoing as of 31 July 2025)
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Dr John Stanton
President
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Dirima Cuthbert
Vice President & Professional Committee
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Dr Edward McDonald
Vice President & Professional Committee
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Dr Greg Accioli
Honorary Vice President & Professional Committee
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Grant Preller
Secretary
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Bob MacMath
Treasurer
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Dr David Trigger
Professional Committee
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Brad Goode
Executive Committee Member
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Vacant
Newsletter Editor
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Stephen Morgan
Executive Committee Member
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Roina Williams
Executive Committee Member
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Amy Fitzpatrick
Executive Committee Member
ASWA Executive Committee 2025 (elected 31 July 2025)
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Dr David Raftery
President
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Dr John Stanton
Vice President
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Daniel Bruckner
Vice President
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Dr Catherine Wohlan
Professional Committee
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Naomi Howells
Secretary
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Vacant
Treasurer
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Dr Amanda Harris
Professional Committee
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Dr Graham Townley
Professional Committee
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Dr Stephen Bennetts
Newsletter Editor
Section 10.1 of the ASWA Constitution stipulates the following in regard to the Executive Committee: “The following shall comprise the Executive Committee of the Society: President, two Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, and the three members of the Professional Committee ex officio; notwithstanding the possible consolidation of the functions of Secretary and Treasurer in the one person if from time to time in the opinion of the Executive Committee this becomes necessary or desirable. The Annual General Meeting appointing the Executive Committee should consider a broad representation of individuals from institutions or bodies interested in the work of the Society.”
In addition, section 10.2 states “All members of the Executive Committee shall be elected from the Society for one year and shall be eligible for re-election. Candidates for election to the ExecutiveCommittee shall be nominated in writing to the Secretary no less than fourteen days before the Annual General Meeting. The retiring President shall proceed to the position of Vice-President ex officio.”
