I strongly support those submissions which I have seen calling for far greater democracy, transparency, and strong democratic links to local communities, and to the many movements for a progressive society, such as climate change, women, indigenous, environment, unions/workers, etc., of which the … [Read more...] about The role of unions in the ALP – submission by Max Ogden
Organized factions must be outlawed
This is an edited version of Dennis Glover’s submission to the Bracks-Macklin Review of the Victorian Branch of the ALP. Dennis writes: I am going to confine myself to answering the first question of the review submission form. My 38 years of experience working at the highest levels of the … [Read more...] about Organized factions must be outlawed
For members responding to Q3.1 – Is the current branch structure fit for purpose 2020 and beyond?
Sarina Greco, President Prahran ALP, forwarded Open Labor the following article. Open Labor does not have a single position on this important matter. Sarina Greco writes. Members should be aware a rule change being considered to change from the current branch rule that members must be part of … [Read more...] about For members responding to Q3.1 – Is the current branch structure fit for purpose 2020 and beyond?
Somyurek goes ‘dark’ as membership of his Labor branches crashes – by Paul Sakkal & Nick McKenzie, The Age, 8 Oct 2020
This Age article claimed that crashing membership numbers in Moderates faction branches controlled by Mr Somyurek: Springvale branch went from 95 to 5, Casey Central branch from 111 to 41 and Endeavour Hills branch from 112 to 56. The Turkish-dominated Coolaroo … [Read more...] about Somyurek goes ‘dark’ as membership of his Labor branches crashes – by Paul Sakkal & Nick McKenzie, The Age, 8 Oct 2020
Does NZ Labour provide a model of membership?
Pauline Brown, writes: The paper by Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin, Victorian Labor, Progress and Integrity, puts forward questions about how we honour the reasons people join the Party, how we make membership more meaningful and how we recruit and keep more members. To my dismay, the … [Read more...] about Does NZ Labour provide a model of membership?
ALP rank and file push reforms – by Noel Turnbull 24 Sept 2020 Pearls & Irritations
Noel Turnbull writes: 'The Bracks-Macklin Victorian ALP review released its first recommendations in July 2020 – no brainer rules amendments for immediate action to end bulk membership sign-ups and ensure individual members pay for their own membership. 'Meanwhile rank and file ALP members and a … [Read more...] about ALP rank and file push reforms – by Noel Turnbull 24 Sept 2020 Pearls & Irritations
Benalla ALP Branch submission to Victorian Branch Reform
Sept 2020 – This is the response submitted from Benalla branch to the Victorian ALP Reform review. The branch writes: "It is generally supportive of the Open Labor/Independents proposals while also emphasising the need for a community organising approach to building the Party and achieving labour … [Read more...] about Benalla ALP Branch submission to Victorian Branch Reform
Victorian Labor moves to break business model of branch stackers – by Sumeyya Ilanbey, The Age, 10 Sept 2020
An excellent piece outlining the work to date by Administrators Macklin and Bracks by one of the journalist involved in the initial June 29020 reporting of alleged branch stacking by Adem Somyurek. [External link] … [Read more...] about Victorian Labor moves to break business model of branch stackers – by Sumeyya Ilanbey, The Age, 10 Sept 2020
Update from Bracks & Macklin – 18 Sept 2020
Dear fellow Labor member: We know we are writing at an extraordinary time when many of us are living under stress, and we witness the extraordinary work of our health and essential workers. It is just another reminder of how important it is to elect and support Labor Governments in their … [Read more...] about Update from Bracks & Macklin – 18 Sept 2020
Labor democracy: why Party reform matters – by Mark Butler. Speech 22 Jan 2018
22 January 2018 – VIC Fabian Society speech. Read Mark Butler's swansong speech as ALP President 22 January 2018. It's a great, and a saddening, introduction to Party factions. Mark's speech is available here. … [Read more...] about Labor democracy: why Party reform matters – by Mark Butler. Speech 22 Jan 2018