Author Archives: Ben Aveling

It’s time – Joint Meeting of Sydney Branches – Mon 27th June

Posted on 11 June, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Please note, that due to overwhelming demand, there has been a change of venue for  ‘It’s Time’, a special joint meeting of branches on the issue of ALP reform, organised by the Sydney State Electoral Council. The meeting will include … Continue reading →

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Stamping out Dissent

Posted on 10 June, 2011 by Ben Aveling

One day before John Faulkner warned that the factions are trying to “cast internal debate as disunity“, three days after Sam Dastyari has promised to propose sweeping reforms at Conference, there is an announcement from Head Office that, at this … Continue reading →

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Wran Lecture – John Faulkner to speak

Posted on 9 June, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Senator John Faulkner will be giving the address at this year’s Wran Lecture, addressing the past and future of NSW Labor. Neville Wran will be in attendance. Details are as follows: When: 6pm for 6.30pm, Thursday 9 June 2011 Where: … Continue reading →

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The Most Radical Reforms in 110 years of ALP history

Posted on 9 June, 2011 by Ben Aveling

It’s no surprise that Joe Tripodi is still blocking Labor Party reform. But did you know Sam Dastyari has said “[a]t the ALP conference in July this year I will be proposing the most radical reforms in 110 years of … Continue reading →

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Candidate Profiles

Posted on 6 June, 2011 by Ben Aveling

One common complaint about Annual Conference is that it’s hard for would-be candidates to make themselves known to delegates, and vice versa, especially for Country Labor delegates and candidates. Therefore, ouralp.net is offering to host an online candidate profile for … Continue reading →

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Bob Carr on the Carr/Bracks/Faulkner review – 7th July – Mascot

Posted on 4 June, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Bob Carr will be addressing the Rosebery branch on the topic of the Carr/Bracks/Faulkner review, all party members welcome. When: 7:30pm, Thursday 7th July Where: Graphic Arts Club, 182 Coward Street, Mascot. Contact: Michael Comninos michael.comninos@optusnet.com.au

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Planning for Reform Campaign at Conference – June 20th in Leichhardt

Posted on 4 June, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Following on from the ‘Our ALP’ meeting of the rank-and-file on April 2nd, which discussed ways and opportunities to reform the NSW ALP, there will be an Inner West meeting to continue the campaign. Inner West rank and file meeting: … Continue reading →

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Ticket for Reform at Conference

Posted on 23 May, 2011 by Ben Aveling

This year, State Conference will be electing a new Admin Committee, a new Rules Committee, etc. It would be great if we can get some rank and file candidates up, people dedicated to rank and file democracy.  But it won’t … Continue reading →

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The 2009 Rules Committee Report

Posted on 21 May, 2011 by Ben Aveling

From the 2009 Rules Committee report, it is possible to better understand the relationship between head office and the rank and file branches, and the challenge ahead in introducing democratic processes into the party. The Rule committee considers improvements to … Continue reading →

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Protest Report

Posted on 21 May, 2011 by Ben Aveling

This is from Phil Drew, an attendee at yesterday’s protest… There were about fifty people present from the far South Coast as well as the city.  The Party hierarchy was conspicuous by its absence.  They were locked away on the 9th … Continue reading →

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