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UMSU Democracy Sausage Sizzle!

8/09/2026–8/09/2026

12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168

University of Melbourne Student Union

Come grab a free sausage at our Democracy Sausage Sizzle! 🌭

No election in Australia is complete without a sausage sizzle, so come celebrate student democracy with a snag on Tuesday and Wednesday of polling week, at Ida Bar.

A polling place is conveniently located just around the corner if you'd like to have your say on who will represent you in the UMSU Election, too!

All students welcome 💜

Halal meat and vegan options available

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