Meeting Details

• Date: 12/10/22

• Opened: [Time not specified]

• Closed: 5:50 PM

• Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, no apologies noted

Acknowledgement of Country

The ANU BIPOC Department acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, and pays respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Emphasis on sovereignty never being ceded.

Officer Election

• Nomination: Paria

• 5-minute speech, 5-minute question time, and vote.

• Paria was accepted and instated as BIPOC Officer for 2023.

BeReal

• [Details not provided]

Officer Report

1. Rally Against Racism 10/10/22

   • Positive feedback; large turnout, including unexpected white allies.

   • Strong representation from BNG and Wamburun, highlighting hall culture and effective advertising.

   • Powerful event; a silent march was particularly impactful.

   • Future goals: increase hall involvement, set better expectations for advocate positions.

2. Racism Report

   • New report to be released next week, awaiting statements from other departments.

   • Progress is ongoing.

3. DSA - Disabilities Royal Commission Session

   • Info session on 13/10 and 27/10 from 4 PM to 5 PM.

   • Details available on social media.

4. BIPOC Exec Elections

   • Scheduled for next week, with written votes being the preferred method.

Secretary Report

• [Details not provided]

Treasurer Report

• Suggestions for the Safe Space are welcome, with a call for creative ideas.

Social Officer Report

1. Racism & Bigotry Panel 11/10

   • Positive feedback; well-educated academics provided valuable insights.

2. Upcoming Events

   • Diwali: Organizing for the week after next, featuring Indian food and music.

   • Chai ‘n’ Chats: Scheduled for Week 12.

   • End of Year Picnic: Under consideration.

Advocacy Officer Report

• Thanks to everyone who helped with the banners.

• One more panel scheduled, featuring officers and UniMelb reps on December 6th.

Other Business

• General positive affirmation: "Tea and slay!"

• Plans to organize study sessions.

• BIPOC beach day planned, with Chido driving.