Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Liberal students' badge used in referenda to secede from the Australian Union of Students (AUS). The badge opposed the presumption that the wearer wants to be in the AUS.
The Australian Union of Students (AUS) was formed in December 1970 as the successor to the National Union of Australian University Students (NUAUS) as a representative body and lobby group for Australian University and College of Advanced Education students. It collapsed in 1984 and was succeeded by the National Union of Students in 1987 (Wikipedia 17/05/2018).
Part of collection of buttons assembled by donor while active in left-wing politics at University of Melbourne 1979 - 86.
Physical Description
Circular badge, with black with orange oval. Oval has black writing. Pin attached to back.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Bill Watson, 30 Oct 1990
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Organisation Named
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Inscriptions
Printed front, black ink: How dare / you presume / that I want to / be a member / of AUS
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overall dimensions
4.4 cm (Length), 0.6 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Students, Student Organisations, Education, Student Politics, Badges
