AFULE encourages all of its membes to raise their voice and provides opportunities for all its members to be heard. Sub Branch meetings are run from many depots they provide an oppoprtunity for comrades together dicuss corncers, issues, celebrate victories and band together in unity.
By clicking on each of the Divisions Headers below discover more about each Division from the Divisional Councilor to dedicated AFULE Delegates and Respresntatives who are fighting for your rights at work.
If you would like any additonal informaiton regarding AFULE Branch Meetings please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. AFULE State Office will happily get you in touch with your local Sub Branch.
No. 1 Division Sub Branches include - Cloncurry, Hughenden, Mackay, Mt Isa, Stuart and Townsville PN.
No. 2 Division Sub Branches include - Coppabella, Coppabella PN, Hay Point, Jilalan, Pring and Sarina.
No. 3 Division Sub Branches include - Bluff, Callemondah, Gracemere and Stanwell.
No. 4 Division Sub Branches include - Acacia Ridge, Emerald, Longreach, Maryborough, Moolabin, Rockhampton and Rockhampton PN.
No. 5 Division Sub Branches include - Beenliegh, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Ferny Grove, Gympie, Ipswich, Kippa Ring, Manly, Mayne, Nambour, Petrie, Redbank, Robina, Shorncliffe and Springfield.
No. 6 Division Sub Branches include - Fisherman Island, Roma and Willowburn
No. 7 Division Sub Branches include - Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald QR, Mayne Regional, Roma QR, Toowoomba QR and Townsville QR
THE UNION STRUCTURE
The A.F.U.L.E. is a delegate based union. That means the Union has a broad delegate base, and decision-making authority is devolved to the membership.
Our Branch Structure
The A.F.U.L.E has a branch in each location where Traincrew members are employed.
The day to day running of each Sub Branch is the responsibility of the Branch Committee. Each Branch has a committee to oversee the operation of the Branch.
Each Branch Committee is made up of:
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson
Sub Branch Secretary
Four (4) Committee Members
The Branch Committees are elected every three years from within the Traincrew ranks.
The Divisional Council
The governing body ofthe Union is the Divisional Council. The Divisional Council has responsibility for the overall running and management of the Union, and is the supreme decision-making body.
The Divisional Council is made up of:
State President
State Vice President
State Secretary
Divisional Councillors
Divisional Councillors are elected from within the Traincrew ranks. The State is divided into seven divisions. Each Sub Branch of the Union is allocated to one of the seven divisions, with divisonal bourndaries being determined vy the AFULE Committee of Managment prior to elections. One Councillor (and one Proxy Divisional Councillor) is elected every three years by and from the members in each division.
State Secretary
The State Secretary is a full time position based in Brisbane. The State Secretary is elected every four years.
The State President and State Vice-President are honorary positions, elected every three years.
AFULE nominations from for positions can be downloaded here
Division One
Division One includes the Cloncurry, Hughenden, Mackay, Mt Isa, Stuart & Townsville PN Depots.
Divison One Councillor is Andrew Caris available to assist AFULE members contactable on 0418 658 690
Cloncurry Sub Branch
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson
Sub Branch Secretary Nathan Barrett
Sub Branch Committee Members
Hughenden Sub Branch
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Committee Members
Mackay Sub Branch
Sub Branch Chairperson Amy Tebbutt
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson
Sub Branch Secretary Warren Hedrick
Sub Branch Committee Members
Mount Isa Sub Branch
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson
Sub Branch Secretary Peter Zischke
Sub Branch Committee Members
Stuart Sub Branch
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson Andrew Caris
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Committee Members
Townsville PN
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Members
Should you wish to get in contact with any of your local AFULE Representatives please don't hestitate to contact AFULE State Office for their contact details.
Division Two includes AFULE Subranches in the Coppabella, Gracemere, Hay Point, Jilalan, Pring and Nebo Depots.. The Division consists of employees of Aurizon, BMA, Pacific National and Rail Train.
Dvision Two Councillor is Phillip Brown AFULE members are welcome to contact Ian on 0407 810 262.
Coppabella Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Members
Coppabella PN Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary Kalie Wisley
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Members
Hay Point
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Members
Jilalan Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary Phillip Brown No. 2 Divisional Councillor
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson John Eaton
Sub Branch Committee Members Steve Kristoffersen
Jeffrey Donaldson
Brian O'Shea
Peter Trace
Pring Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary Graham Muir
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Members
Sarina Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Members
Should you wish to get in contact with any of your local AFULE Representatives please don't hestitate to contact AFULE State Office for their contact details.
Division Three AFULE Sub Branch include Bluff, Callehmondah, Gracemere and Stanwell. AFULE members at these depots are employeed by Aurizon and Pacific National.
Division Three has a hands on Vice President and Councillor in Stewart Rach available on 0407 810 824
Divison Three Welcomes John Tucker into the role of Proxy Councillor, elected in the 2019 Election
Bluff Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Members Bradley Brown
Skye Kerswell
Dennis Lamb
Chris Thompson
Callemondah Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary Jeff Foxwell
Sub Branch Chairperson John Tucker No.3 Proxy Divisional Councillor
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Member Samantha Frost
Gracemere Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Vice Chairperson
Sub Branch Committee Member
Stanwell Sub Branch
Sub Branch Secretary Richard Terare
Sub Branch Chairperson
Sub Branch Comittee Member Bradley Ingram
David Ogg
Should you wish to get in contact with any of your local AFULE Representatives please don't hestitate to contact AFULE State Office for their contact details.