WE ARE FIGHTING FOR YOU.

  • We stand for unapologetic public advocacy for QTU members generated from democratic processes and grassroots consultation.

  • Genuine leadership and representation with a clear view to advancing the respect and recognition of teachers and school leaders.

  • A determined and focussed strategy of improving safety and wellbeing of members and eradicating violence and aggression in school communities.

  • Ensuring the broader community understands the true value of public education and the hardworking QTU members who make it happen.

Support Your Presidential Team

Meet Your Team

  • Cresta Richardson

    CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT

    Cresta is a career educator, dedicated to ensuring every student receives the quality public education they deserve in a modern Queensland.

    To achieve this Cresta works every day to deliver a quality work life for teachers and school leaders, the heartbeat of every school community.

     Many of you will have seen Cresta proudly leading the QTU as President in the historic strike action fighting for salaries and safe working conditions for members.

    This fight is ongoing and Cresta is seeking re-election as QTU President to finish the job.

    Stability and genuine leadership is vital right now and your support is humbly requested to help make this happen.

  • Josh Cleary

    CANDIDATE FOR HONORARY VICE PRESIDENT

    Josh is well known in our union as an organised, hardworking Honorary Vice President, with a bright future in leadership roles.

    With a full time position in schools, Josh walks with all of our members, navigating the challenges and rewards of being a professional educator in a modern Queensland.

    You will have seen Josh front and centre at all major rallies and events over the past 3 years, he also plays a big role in collaborating and organising behind the scenes, 7 days a week.

    Josh cares deeply about our profession and his colleagues, supporting his re-election just makes sense for the challenges that lie ahead for our Union.

  • Leah Olsson

    CANDIDATE FOR VICE-PRESIDENT

    Leah is a Vice President who travels across Queensland, intent on listening to members to understand the true picture of public education in schools and TAFE.

    Armed with firsthand member insights and issues, she’s the strong voice dedicated to delivering the support, advice and advocacy members need when they need it.

    As a career teacher she is determined to ensure the work of teachers and school leaders in our community is respected and she’s up for re-election.

    Leah stood shoulder to shoulder with all members fighting during the EB campaign and needs your support to finish the job.

QTU BALLOT INFORMATION

  • Members of the Queensland Teachers Union are able to vote in the postal ballot to democratically elect their Presidential Team of the QTU.

  • These positions comprise of President, Vice President and Honorary Vice President.

  • The Ballot will be conducted by postal ballot, if there are multiple nominations for each position.

CONTACT YOUR PRESIDENTIAL TEAM

  • Contact us via email: yourpresteam@gmail.com