University of Melbourne Student Union
The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc. is an incorporated association of students at Melbourne University, Australia. UMSU is the successor to the Melbourne University Student Union for student representation.
UMSU is a separate body from the MU Student Union Limited, which is governed by a Board, and administered day-to-day by a Chief Executive Officer. The Board consists of a majority of University appointments, with some elected student representation.
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