Everyone has worth. All should be listened to. Those less fortunate must be helped.
As an elected representative, I’ll bring these values to Guild every day: that’s my promise.
I’m Amit Kunnath, and I want to be your voice as Guild Councillor, NUS Delegate, and Faculty of Business & Law Representative.
In my second year of a Law & Psychology double degree, I’ve spent the past few months listening to what students want to see happen at Curtin. This is what you’ve told me.
Parking reforms: I’m sure you’d agree parking at Curtin needs fixing. We’ve all had that day where we rock up to campus, spend half an hour trying to find a spot, and, to no avail, head home. And we all know how quickly parking bills can add up. Students are already time-poor and on tight budgets. Parking shouldn’t be a barrier to a quality education.
Universal submission times: How good would it be if you didn’t have to check your unit outline to see which time each assessment is due? When you’re juggling work, family, and uni, it’s easy to think your assignment was due at 9 pm, not 9 am. That’s why I’ll advocate for centrally scheduled submission times. Every assignment across all faculties should be due at the same time on the due date. No more getting deadlines mixed up.
Expanding the common free period: Every Wednesday from 12 to 2 is Curtin’s common free period. It’s when Guild stalls are held, careers events take place, and religious sacraments are celebrated. Many of us work Wednesdays, and miss out on these and more as a result. And who wants to sit in a 12 pm lecture on a Monday? Having an hour or two in the middle of every day, not just Wednesday, free of classes, is something many of you want to see happen. I do too, and that’s why I’ll advocate for it.
About Me
I’ve lived in Maddington all my life. I went to primary school in Armadale, and landed my first job in Kelmscott. Seeing inequity every day growing up in Perth’s south-east is why I volunteer for many causes.
As last year’s Youth Member for Thornlie, I advocated for improved use of vacant blocks in my suburb of Maddington as a potential solution to the housing crisis and urban sprawl; this led to an interview in the local paper.
As an Advocacy Officer at the WA Justice Association, I campaign for improved outcomes for those who come into contact with the criminal justice system. As a committee member at the Curtin Student Law Society, I’m part of the group that supports and represents law students.
I promise to listen, work hard, and serve our Curtin community with enthusiasm.