The MUA youth are a vital part of our union, ensuring the union’s continued success into the future. The MUA youth are made up of members under 35 and constitute approximately 20% of our membership base.
Each branch of the MUA has a Youth Committee, run and controlled by rank and file members on a voluntary basis. Anyone interested is welcome to join these committees and get involved. At a National level, representatives from each branch are elected to form the National Youth Council. The Council provides an avenue for young voices to have their say in the direction of our union’s future.
The MUA Youth aim to build upon the history of our great union and support fellow members with their struggles in the workplace. As the members decide how they wish to run things, the exact set up of each local youth committee varies, but they are united in their goal to build, activate and educate the youth. This ranges from regular social events, actions, protests, fundraisers, creating educational materials, all the way to hosting national conferences. We also aim to inform young members of their rights at work, the history of our union and the importance of working safely.
We are always looking for more passionate young members to get involved!
Please feel free to contact your local branch (details below) to find out more, or follow our national youth socials!
Instagram : @muayouthnational
Facebook : MUA Youth National
National Youth Council
Newcastle:
Joanna Tavita
Liam Kelly
Northern Territory:
Mitchell Hutchens
Queensland:
Gus Kibble
Joel Higginbotham
South Australia:
Ashlee Littler-Reid
Jimmy O’Connor
Southern NSW:
Rylee McCartland (Co-Chair)
Macey Carter
Sydney:
Liam Coleman
Billy Duckworth
Victoria:
Will Bugno
Mason Sharp
Western Australia:
Julian Uchiyama-Lee (Co-Chair)
Danann Edwards-O’Neill
New Zealand:
Maree Griffiths
Nathan Natano
Published:
23Mar2020
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During this current COVID-19 health crisis we have brought together the following information for members. What is Coronavirus Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
The Maritime Union of Australia has made the following demands on governments and employers during this global health crisis.
Published:
19Aug2025
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MUA South Australian Branch Coordinator
Maritime Union of Australia
Job description
Work Type: Full-time, 35hrs/week, ongoing
Location: Port Adelaide
Key Benefits of Employment at the Maritime Union of Australia:
Published:
12Aug2025
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MEDIA RELEASE
Environment and Union alliance calls for WA oil and gas clean-up hub
12 August 2025
Key Facts:
Published:
28Jul2025
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MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
MEDIA RELEASE
29 JULY 2025
Indigenous wharfies and seafarers of the world call for peace at MUA Conference
A world first International First Nations maritime workers conference was held in Sydney last week. Participating in the unapologetically political gathering were First Nations representatives from across Australia, the Pacific and the Americas.
Published:
16Jul2025
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Position Vacant: Receptionist / Admin Assistant, Sydney based
•Work Type: Full-time, 35hrs/week, ongoing
•Location: Sydney (Haymarket)
•Applications close: 1 August 2025
Key Benefits of Employment at the Maritime Union of Australia:
• 14% employer superannuation
Published:
16Jun2025
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OFFSHORE ALLIANCE
MEDIA RELEASE
16 June 2025
Sending Northern Endeavour to Norway would sink government promises on jobs, steel, and sovereignty
Published:
19Dec2024
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MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
MEDIA RELEASE
19 DECEMBER 2024
Maritime workers welcome roadmap for offshore hydrocarbon decommissioning industry
Published:
30Oct2024
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29Oct2024
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Published:
24Oct2024
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Notice of Annual General Meeting for 2024 of
The Maritime Union of Australia Division of the
Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union