Open Labor have written to ALP National Secretary Paul Erickson that members are shut out of reform processes in the make-up of the Interim Governance Committee. Open Labor then forwarded 107 support signatures to include a non-factional member on the committee. The Interim Governance Committee … [Read more...] about Macklin-Bracks: members shut out of reform – 107 sign Open Labor letter to ALP – 7 Dec 2020
Open Labor letter to the ALP National Secretary on VIC reform representation
In this Open Labor letter to ALP Paul Erickson we said: We write as genuine community members of the Australian Labor Party (Victorian branch) to express our dismay that the Interim Governance Committee, recommended by the Administrators’ Report to the National Executive of the Australian Labor … [Read more...] about Open Labor letter to the ALP National Secretary on VIC reform representation
Forum: ALP reform – are Macklin & Bracks on track? – Sept 2020
Are Macklin & Bracks on track? Labor elders Jenny Macklin and Steve Bracks participated in a public forum hosted by Open Labor, the Independents, Per Capita and the John Cain Centre for Democracy 23 Sept 2020. The forum was a show case of what online technology can do for democracy, … [Read more...] about Forum: ALP reform – are Macklin & Bracks on track? – Sept 2020
12 steps to Labor reform – a petition from Open Labor & the Independents
The ALP needs to implement the following 12 steps to Labor reform to ensure the election of strong Labor governments and implement progressive policies for all Victorians. In September 2020, Open Labor and the Independents plus over a 100 signatories called on Administrators Macklin and … [Read more...] about 12 steps to Labor reform – a petition from Open Labor & the Independents
Can the ALP be reformed? – a cross factional online forum – 9 Sept 2020
Can the ALP be reformed? An excellent online panel debate, attended by 450 people, run by Open Labor, Per Capita and The John Cain Institute. There was an intense online audience questions and electrifying chats and three great presentations. Exciting to see a dignified online democracy, learning, … [Read more...] about Can the ALP be reformed? – a cross factional online forum – 9 Sept 2020
Open Labor focus on the secret ballot
This Open Labor focus on the secret ballot examines a process enshrined in ALP rules, yet factions insist that their delegates hand over or show their voting papers to ensure they follow the factional line. With Victorian Administrators preparing a Victorian branch Labor reform report, Open Labor … [Read more...] about Open Labor focus on the secret ballot
The ALP rules & codes of ethics
Rules matter: so here are the Victorian and NSW ALP branch rules, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, plus the national ALP Constitution and Rules, plus some international Code of Ethics Link to Victorian ALP branch important documents ALP Victorian Branch Rules as at 1 Feb 2021 [Download … [Read more...] about The ALP rules & codes of ethics
Open Labor recognises the Traditional Owners of the Land
Open Labor recognises the Traditional Owners of the Land. We respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their Elders past, present and emerging, and their ongoing connection to the land and sea. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart. We celebrate the work of the many … [Read more...] about Open Labor recognises the Traditional Owners of the Land
‘Industrial scale branch stacking’ – Fed Exec. intervenes into VIC ALP – June 2020
15 June 2020: Revelations of industrial scale branch stacking and threats result in ALP Federal Executive intervention into the Victorian ALP and resignation of state minister and power broker Adem Somyurek. ALP national president Wayne Swan said that Steve Bracks (former state premier) and Jenny … [Read more...] about ‘Industrial scale branch stacking’ – Fed Exec. intervenes into VIC ALP – June 2020
Victorian Labor has a significant problem, Premier Dan Andrews says following branch-stacking scandal – ABC News 17 Jun 2020
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said Victorian Labor has a significant problem following the branch stacking allegations aired on Sixty Minutes 14 June 2020. Andrews outlined a plan to reform the party following the branch-stacking scandal that has prompted the departure of three of his … [Read more...] about Victorian Labor has a significant problem, Premier Dan Andrews says following branch-stacking scandal – ABC News 17 Jun 2020