The Australian National University Staff Association was formed in September 1953, with the object to advance the welfare of its members in their capacity as members of staff of the University. Membership was open to staff with university degrees or equivalent professional qualifications, including senior administrative, library and technical officers. In 1993 the National Tertiary Education Industry Union was formed from a merger of several organisations and represented both academic and administrative staff (previously represented by the ANU Administrative and Allied Officers' Association).