Category Archives: Misc

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 →

Dear Sam, Our family have been lifelong members of the ALP. My father Cliff Mallam was a member for 76 years and a State Member of Parliament for 28 years. I have been a member for 48 years. My son … Continue reading →

Dear Delegate, Re: Reform or Revolt As you know, the decisions that you make at NSW Labor’s 2011 state conference will have an enormous impact on the future of our party and our movement in this State. The reform proposals … Continue reading →

By ALP Sydney State Electorate Council Rank and file ALP members have demanded the upcoming NSW ALP conference, to be held 9-10 July 2011, support real party reform. A meeting of rank and file ALP members, held on 27 June … Continue reading →

By Phil Drew As OurALP members we need to both to urge reform in structures and policies AND to support the Party in government. Ross Gittins in his article in Monday 4 July: This very lucky country enjoys a good … Continue reading →

By Phil Drew While we are regenerating Our ALP we need also to be countering Abbott and his big lies. Two interesting articles, a Letter in the SMH and media releases by Jed Kearney, ACTU President, should be required reading … Continue reading →

You will have already noticed the new website design, as well as the new OurALP logo. Thanks to Chris Simpson and Ben Aveling for their work on the redesign. We have ordered a stack of T-shirts and badges with the … Continue reading →