Police Association members have delivered a landslide re-election victory to incumbent president Wade Burns.
The Australian Electoral Commission results show President Burns received nearly 70% of the votes ahead of rival candidate Trevor Rea.
The result came after President Burns led the association to a landmark enterprise bargaining outcome last December after only five months in the top job — the best comparative EB outcome for members since 1995.
President Burns thanked members for their support and said he intends to continue pursuing the issues that matter most to them.
“I'm incredibly grateful to have such a clear and overwhelming endorsement from members,” he said.
“I think that support is a strong reflection of the wins the Police Association has been able to secure in recent times and the direction in which we’re heading.
“I'm looking forward to working with the new committee and continuing that momentum.”
The Police Association congratulates the other elected candidates:
Secretary: Tony Coad
Deputy President: Chris Walkley
Vice-President: Paulene Porter
Committee members:
Mardi Ludgate
Leonie Schulz
Julian Snowden
Bryan Whitehorn
Michael Kent
Samanda Brain
Zac Cook
Simon Haebich
For media enquiries, contact the association on: (08) 8212 3055, 0400 377 299 or [email protected]
March 22, 2025