Monthly Archives: July 2013

The National Executive Committee has resolved that there will be local ballots for preselections

Posted on 13 July, 2013 by Ben Aveling

STATEMENT ON THE ALP NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JENNIFER MCALLISTER, ALP NATIONAL PRESIDENT The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ALP met earlier today to consider the process for preselecting Labor candidates for the seats of Rankin, Kingsford Smith, Charlton, Lalor … Continue reading →

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Kevin Rudd has announced an intervention into the NSW branch.

Posted on 4 July, 2013 by Ben Aveling

As promised in a recent press conference, Kevin Rudd has announced an intervention into the NSW branch, including: A zero-tolerance approach to impropriety, with instant expulsion for corruption Property developers banned from standing as ALP candidates. Disputes and credentials committee … Continue reading →

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5 vacant seats

Posted on 3 July, 2013 by Ben Aveling

In the aftermath of Kevin Rudd’s return to the leadership, there are a number of electorates where a preselection is urgently needed: Charlton and Kingsford Smith in NSW, Rankin in Queensland, Lalor in Victoria and Perth in WA. WA has … Continue reading →

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