Monthly Archives: August 2011

From John Lannan Nominations for Federal President close on Friday 2 September and I need at least 10 nominations from each of 5 states and territories. I particularly need not just nominations from Victoria or NSW, but most especially nominations … Continue reading →

Local Labor is looking for support from Branch members around Australia to support the following petition intended to put some pressure on the delegates to National Conference to vote for change and reform of our party structures. Please take it … Continue reading →

By Ben Aveling The below is my (strictly unofficial) impression of what was and wasn’t achieved at the NSW State Conference, as regards the Faulkner/Carr/Bracks recommendations, and other. What was achieved: Recommendations 4, 9: Budget allocation to new party-building Activities … Continue reading →

A paper regarding methods on reclaiming our party by reforming the party structure ‘At the Top’ By John McCutcheon – Kiama Branch ADMINISTRATIVE (ADMIN’) COMMITTEE It is my understanding that the NSW party machine is effectually run by a little … Continue reading →

By Rob Quinn If the present mess is continued then the Party, (but not its ideals), may come close to extinction. I see the problem as a ‘stick in the mud’ Party leadership, who have bent only a little towards … Continue reading →

There was a meeting of Our ALP activists two weeks back, at Leichhardt Town Hall, with people dialing in from other parts of NSW and overseas. The meeting agreed that the reforms secured at State Conference don’t go as far … Continue reading →