Author Archives: Ben Aveling

An open letter to Sam Dastyari

Posted on 4 April, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Dear General Secretary, You have put yourself on the record as a supporter of Labor Party Reform.  You have described the outcomes you want: less control by factions, a more engaged membership, preselections that deliver candidates that are more representative … Continue reading →

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Recommended Motions by Individuals as of 4/4

Posted on 4 April, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Require that union delegates be elected by PR given low turnout in most union elections the winning ticket in any union election could sweep conference delegate elections. — Geoff Robinson Restore the initial Aims and Objectives of the Australian Labor … Continue reading →

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Extra Motions – Alexandria Branch

Posted on 4 April, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Alexandria Branch is pleased to report that it has passed the following motions, being an extension to the Core Motions. 1. Endorse the 2010 Review and demand it be implemented in full We endorse the findings of the 2010 National … Continue reading →

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Next steps

Posted on 3 April, 2011 by Ben Aveling

Thanks to all those who came – as was said at the meeting, passing the motions is the first step towards retaking our party. What happens now? April: Branches hold their AGMs and choose delegates to SECs and FECs, and … Continue reading →

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What would you say?

Posted on 31 March, 2011 by Ben Aveling

If you could say one thing to the meeting on Saturday, what would it be? Please, post a  comment

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Other Motions

Posted on 31 March, 2011 by Ben Aveling

To keep things moving, we’re not planning on dealing with motions or amendments from the floor on Saturday – we’ve tried it before and it doesn’t work with a large audience. But we do want to hear your ideas for … Continue reading →

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The Core Motions

Posted on 26 March, 2011 by Ben Aveling

We are asking branches and electoral councils to call for four reforms: Endorse the 2010 Review and demand it be implemented in full Direct elections for Admin, General Secretaries, Presidents Union delegates to Conference to be chosen by direct election … Continue reading →

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Rank and File and Supporter Meeting: 2nd April

Posted on 26 March, 2011 by Ben Aveling

If you are a member, ex-member, or supporter of the Labor Party, we need your help in renewing the NSW branch of the Australian Labor Party. For too long power in our Party has been increasingly centralised in the hands … Continue reading →

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It’s our ALP

Posted on 23 March, 2011 by Ben Aveling

For too long power in the ALP has increasingly been centralised in the hands of paid political operators and politicians. The role of members has been continually undermined.  It’s time that rank and file members organised amongst ourselves to take our Party … Continue reading →

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