Category Archives: Misc

Federal Election Campaign Review in Sydney

Posted on 22 September, 2019 by Ben Aveling

The Federal Election Review Panel members have been travelling the country to hear feedback from state and territory party members. The Review will be in NSW on Monday, 23 September 2019 (tomorrow) to give branch members an opportunity to have … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary Election Review

Posted on 15 September, 2019 by Ben Aveling

The Federal Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is hold an inquiry into “all aspects of the conduct of the 2019 Federal Election and matters related thereto”. Submissions close 20 September. https://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/joint/electoral_matters The NSW Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on … Continue reading →

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2019 Federal Campaign Review

Posted on 28 July, 2019 by Ben Aveling

The ALP National Executive has commenced a review of the party’s 2019 Federal election campaign. The objective of the review is to “examine and identify areas that can be improved to return Labor to Government at the next Federal Election, … Continue reading →

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National President Candidate Mark Butler calling for Party Reform

Posted on 29 April, 2018 by Ben Aveling

Mark Butler, candidate for National President, will speak about Party Reform and Democratisation at Trades Hall Auditorium, 377 Sussex Street, at 6.00pm on Wednesday May 16. Admission is $5.00, which includes annual membership of Local Labor NSW. RSVP to: Chris … Continue reading →

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Administrative Committee Ballot Report.

Posted on 6 August, 2017 by Ben Aveling

The Administrative Committee, commonly known simply as Admin, has 36 members. Of these, 18 are elected by Affiliated Unions’ Delegates, and 18 by Rank and File Delegates and assorted others, such as the Parliamentary Party, but also the chairs and … Continue reading →

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Make a difference. Vote Independent!

Posted on 27 July, 2017 by Ben Aveling

At State Conference this weekend, there will be the following ballots. If you have a vote, use it to make a difference. Vote for an Independent. Rules Committee (9 to elect) Fiona Seaton Left Anthony D’Adam Left Farid Ahmed Right … Continue reading →

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Motions to be considered by Rules Committee

Posted on 6 June, 2017 by Ben Aveling

Just a heads up that over the next few days and weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the motions that are going to be considered by the Rules Committee. I’d appreciate your comments on which motions are worthy of support, … Continue reading →

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Labor Members’ Forum – How Can The ALP Better Govern Itself?

Posted on 9 February, 2016 by Ben Aveling

Perhaps the main theme of the Rules Report that will be put to this year’s conference is governance. Appropriately, Open Labor are holding a forum on governance this Wednesday night: Labor Members’ Forum – How Can The ALP Better Govern … Continue reading →

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The Left voted for boat turnbacks and against rank and file reform.

Posted on 4 August, 2015 by Ben Aveling

At the 2015 Labor National Conference the Left voted for refugee boat turnbacks, and against party reform. Let me repeat that. The Left voted for refugee boat turnbacks, and against party reform. On April 27, 2014, Bill Shorten called for … Continue reading →

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Unity Conference Minutes

Posted on 14 December, 2014 by Ben Aveling

Please find attached draft minutes of the 75th Anniversary Unity Conference, including resolutions on the following topics: that the Australian Labor Party should be a democracy based on membership control; that there will be a regular conference of local branches; … Continue reading →

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