Caroline Massof

1979 has been an important year for students. We have had to fight against government cuts to the universities, and education in general.

The struggle against education cuts must continue by the Students' Association. For the remainder of this year, all students should be encouraged to make preliminary applications for the Supplementary Hardship Allowance, to illustrate to the government the many anomolies in the new scheme. In 1980, a major part of the campaign should be to protest against any reductions in the quinquennial grant to the Universities.

The increasing attacks on overseas students should also be strongly opposed. An attack on one section of the student population will inevitably mean an attack on the rest.

For the Students' Association to be a lighting organisation it needs fighting leadership. I have been on the Executive since May 1978, being actively involved in Association campaigns, including Education Fightback, assessment and abortion. It is equally important that the Association encourages and organises cultural, social and sporting events. I was one of the 1979 Orientation controllers, and have organised a number of hops this year, including Hello Sailor and Citizen Band.

Next year will demand experience, committment and competence from the President. If elected, I will build on my experience to work effectively in the interests of students.

Experience: 4 NZUSA Councils, Union Managment Committee, Accomodation and Site Committee, Catering Sub-committee, and Womens Vice-President.