Governance

Learn more about the principles, policies and procedures which guide the College.

Current elections

Election of the RANZCOG Council for the Fourteenth Council

Ballot

Following the close of call for nominations for the Fourteenth RANZCOG Council at 12.00 pm AEST on Wednesday, 18 June, the nominations received were less than the number of vacancies to be filled for the following positions, and therefore, a casual vacancy election will be conducted for these positions.

Positions to be elected:

One (1) RANZCOG Councillor resident in the Australian Capital Territory
Four (4) RANZCOG Councillors in New South Wales
Three (3) RANZCOG Councillors resident in Queensland
Two (2) RANZCOG Councillors resident in South Australia
One (1) RANZCOG Councillor resident in Tasmania
Four (4) RANZCOG Councillors resident in Victoria
Two (2) RANZCOG Councillors resident in Western Australia
Two (2) RANZCOG Councillors representing Regional Fellows

Ballot will open at 10:00am AEST on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

Ballot will close at 12:00pm AEST on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.

The election will be conducted in accordance with the following:

RANZCOG Constitution;
RANZCOG Regulations (See A10: Election of the RANZCOG President, Board of Directors, and Councillors); and
Election of RANZCOG Board Policy and Procedure

Election timetable

Position	Timeframe
President	January – March
Board	March (after declaration of President election results) – May
Council	May (after declaration of Board election results) – July
State & Territory Committees (7) and Aotearoa New Zealand Committee	July – September
Subspecialist Committees (5)	July – September
Associate Procedural Members and Certificants Committee	August – September
Trainees’ Committee	July – September

Previous elections

Election of the President for the Fourteenth RANZCOG Council

Following the close of the ballot at 12:00pm AEST on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, the following nominees have been elected to these positions on the Board for the Fourteenth RANZCOG Council:

Vice-President who shall reside in New Zealand	Dr Emma Jackson*
Vice-President who shall reside in Australia	A/Prof Michael Rasmussen+
Vice-President who shall reside in Australia or New Zealand	A/Prof Jared Watts+
Elected Director	Dr Leigh Duncan+
Elected Director	A/Prof Amanda Henry+
Elected Director	Prof Boon Lim+

*No ballot required, as the number of nominations did not exceed the number of vacancies
+Ballot required, as the number of nominations exceeded the number of vacancies

Pursuant to clauses 8.1.5 and 11.4 of the RANZCOG Constitution, the elected Board Members shall assume office at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.