The PFA election process for Federal Executive positions is now underway. Members are encouraged to review the details below regarding nominations, voting, and the official election notice from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

On 10 April 2025, the Police Federation of Australia (PFA) lodged prescribed information with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for an election to fill the following offices for a new term:

  • Federal Executive Members (8)

  • Federal President (1)

  • Federal Vice President (2)

  • Federal Treasurer (1)

The FWC determined that an election was required under the PFA Rules and, on 6 May 2025, made arrangements with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) for the conduct of Election E2025/27 in accordance with the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009.

On 6 August 2025, the AEC instructed that the Election Notice, Nomination Forms, and Absent Voting Application Form be published by 20 August 2025. These documents are now available on both the AEC website and the PFA website (links below).

Election Documents

  • Election Notice & Instructions on How to Nominate – [ click here ]

  • Nomination Form – Stage 1 – Federal Executive Members (8) – [ click here ]

    • Nominations open at 1:30pm (AEST), Wednesday 3 September 2025 at the Annual Federal Council meeting, Hyatt Hotel, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra.

  • Nomination Form – Stage 2 – Federal President (1), Vice Presidents (2), Treasurer (1) – [ click here ]
    • Nominations will open and close during the Federal Council meeting at a time advised by the Returning Officer, following the election of Federal Executive Members.

    • Completed forms must be handed directly to the Returning Officer at the meeting.

  • Absent Vote Application Form – [ click here ]

    • Eligible members unable to attend the meeting may apply in writing to the Returning Officer for a postal vote.

    • Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon (AEST), Tuesday 2 September 2025.