Victoria University Of Wellington Students' Association
The Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) is the official students' association at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. VUWSA was established in 1899 as the Victoria University College Students' Society. Following the enactment of the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill, VUWSA will move from being a compulsory students' association to a voluntary one in 2012
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