The administration and operation of the UWA Student Guild are covered by a series of regulations and standing orders.
Guild Regulations & Guild Standing Orders
Download Proposed 2026 UWA Student Guild General Regulations (2026) - Proposed Regulations - Changes in effect from August 2026
The 113th Guild Council has approved changes to the Election Regulations that the Western Australian Electoral Commission has deemed will be in effect from August 2026, pending approval from the University of Western Australia Senate.
The Proposed General Regulations can be accessed through the above link.
Download UWA Student Guild Regulations (2024)
Promulgation Note 16th August 2024: On 29 July 2024 the Senate approved amendments to the Guild Regulations and to the Guild Election Regulations. Amendments improve the process of electing student representatives for the organisation including, but are not limited to;
- addressing feedback received on referendums; social media use and definition; and Independents campaigning as groups or gatherings of independents which essentially form a party;
- distinguishing between a ‘referendum’ and a ‘plebiscite’, refining the scope and content of both; and
- closing an election loophole to stop independent candidates forming unofficial parties under the term ‘independents’.
The Regulations (as amended) can be accessed through the above link.
Details of the amendments can be obtained from the Student Guild (Guild Administration: (08) 6488 2295 Email: [email protected]).
Download Proposed 2026 UWA Student Guild Elections Regulations (2026) - Proposed Regulations - Changes in effect from August 2026.
The 113th Guild Council has approved changes to the Election Regulations that the Western Australian Electoral Commission has deemed will be in effect from August 2026, pending approval from the University of Western Australia Senate.
The Election Regulations were substantially reorganised to improve clarity and consistency. The amendments were mostly administrative, with limited changes relating to postal voting, complaints processes and election offences.
The Proposed 2026 Election Regulations can be accessed through the above link.
Download UWA Student Guild Elections Regulations (2024)
Promulgation Note 16th August 2024: On 29 July 2024 the Senate approved amendments to the Guild Regulations and to the Guild Election Regulations. Amendments improve the process of electing student representatives for the organisation including, but are not limited to;
- addressing feedback received on referendums; social media use and definition; and Independents campaigning as groups or gatherings of independents which essentially form a party;
- distinguishing between a ‘referendum’ and a ‘plebiscite’, refining the scope and content of both; and
- closing an election loophole to stop independent candidates forming unofficial parties under the term ‘independents’.
The Regulations (as amended) can be accessed through the above link.
Details of the amendments can be obtained from the Student Guild (Guild Administration: (08) 6488 2295 Email: [email protected]).
Visit the Elections page for more information.
Department Rules
University legislation
The Student Guild is established by the University of Western Australia Act 1911. The Guild’s objects and powers are set out in the University of Western Australia Statute.
UWA Regulations for student conduct & discipline
Click here for the University's Regulations for student conduct and discipline.
Read the Guild's Student Representative Code of Conduct