Become an informed global citizen

Get involved in student politics or social causes that will make an impact on the wider community.

Student Group Name

Description

Amnesty International

Fighting for dignity, freedom, equality and a fair go for all!

Animal Rights Society

An on-campus animal rights organisation campaigning for change to all animal use industries. We don't believe in regulating the use of animals and instead fight for the abolishment of human based animal use.

Effective Altruism

Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement that applies evidence and reason in determining the most effective ways to improve the world. Effective Altruists are concerned with questions such as: To which charity should I donate in order to have the greatest effect? What causes are most worthy of my time and attention?

Freedom Club

The club for those who believe in, the inalienable rights of the individual, freedom of speech, worship, association, thought, and freedom of enterprise. We support the right of centre liberal values espoused by the Liberal Party of Australia and welcome all who believe in opportunity and prosperity.

International Youth and Students for Social Equality

An organisation dedicated to mobilizing young people in a fight against the capitalist system and for the socialist transformation of Society.

Labor Club

The official chapter of NSW Young Labor on campus. We exist to encourage involvement in the Australian Labor Party, to promote the Labor values of social justice and the equality of opportunity. We hold regular events including policy forums, hosting guest speakers, weekly political meetings during semester and we actively campaign to get Labor candidates elected.

Liberal Club

Our club is designed to encourage, foster and promote the philosophy and values of the Liberal Party to the student body at Macquarie. We seek to also play a role in encouraging advancement in skills and networking for successful careers within and outside of politics. The Macq Liberal Club keeps busy with events, election campaigning and hosting awesome parties.

Socialists

We are a revolutionary anti-capitalist organisation and want to involve students in left wing political activism and educate people in socialist ideas. We are involved in a campaigns around education and student rights, refugee rights, same sex marriage, and supporting workers rights and have regular meetings, discussion groups and events on campus. Get in touch to find out more and get involved!

United Nations Society

The Macquarie Model United Nations Society (MUNS) is an open group for students passionate about international affairs to connect and gain skills in public speaking, research and the United Nations system. In addition to on-campus training and networking events, we offer students the opportunity to be a part of a Macquarie delegation to Model United Nations conferences both regionally and internationally.