the qtu is not affiliated with any political party, nor does it donate funds to any political parties. under the qtu constitution, political party affiliation could only occur after a referendum of all members. however, the qtu does reserve the right to support/oppose candidates (before and during election campaigns), depending on their attitude and actions in relation to qtu policy positions - in particular on public education and industrial relations. the qtu is affiliated with the australian education union, as well as the australian council of trade unions and the queensland council of unions, the peak australian and queensland union bodies.