It's time to stop - Pete Steedman sent us this story below he wrote in 1994. It's called 'Branch stacking - the bad news for Labor and the community'. Stories about the ethnic branch stacking and other moves. Surely it's time to stop – apologies about the poor photo resolution … [Read more...] about Nothing new, but surely it’s time to stop – by Pete Steedman, The Age, 1994
Learning about Labor
Labor’s branch-stacking scandal – an opportunity for reinvention – by James Button, The Guardian, 21 June 2020
James Button writes why Labor’s branch-stacking scandal is an opportunity for reinvention, a watershed moment for us all. Here is an edited version. For full version read Labor’s branch-stacking scandal – an opportunity for reinvention – by James Button, The Guardian, 21 June 2020 [external … [Read more...] about Labor’s branch-stacking scandal – an opportunity for reinvention – by James Button, The Guardian, 21 June 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
Victorian Labor, progress & integrity – Administrator’s discussion paper – 27 Aug 2020
Victorian Labor, progress & integrity, the Administrator's discussion paper was forwarded to all Victorian branch members today. Administrators Jenny Macklin and Steve Bracks members' input into matters arising from the recent Somyurek branch stacking allegations. Administrators Jenny Macklin … [Read more...] about Victorian Labor, progress & integrity – Administrator’s discussion paper – 27 Aug 2020
Somyurek just opened the door to Labor Party reform? – David Feeney & Eric Locke, Socially Democratic 26 June 2020 podcast
Did Adem Somyurek just open the ALP reform door? Socially Democratic podcaster Stephen Donnelly interviews two former Victorian Labor State Secretaries, David Feeney and Erik Locke following the 60 Minutes/The Age report into branch stacking inside the Victorian ALP. Listen to Did Adem Somyurek … [Read more...] about Somyurek just opened the door to Labor Party reform? – David Feeney & Eric Locke, Socially Democratic 26 June 2020 podcast
Resounding anger among Labor members demanding lasting reform – by Sumeyya Ilanbey, The Age, 7 Aug 2020
There is a 'resounding anger' among members demanding lasting reform, writes Sumeyya Ilanbey. Rank and file Labor members are calling for an internal ombudsman to stamp out corruption inside the party in the wake of the biggest branch-stacking scandal to engulf the Victorian branch of the … [Read more...] about Resounding anger among Labor members demanding lasting reform – by Sumeyya Ilanbey, The Age, 7 Aug 2020
Locking out the Left: the emergence of national factions in Labor – by Osmond Chiu
Osmond Chiu writes: 'Labor’s branch-stacking scandal has turned attention to the organized ALP factions. While factions are decried as Cold War remnants or as patronage machines, the reality is more complex. ' This is a heavily edited reorder of the article. Read Osmond Chiu's original full … [Read more...] about Locking out the Left: the emergence of national factions in Labor – by Osmond Chiu
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
The ALP, integrity and the secret ballot
Integrity and the secret ballot – Peter Fitzgerald's submission to Victorian Administrators Bracks and Macklin on the secret ballot how support from the AEC/VEC or others may improve ALP elections. Download: The ALP, integrity and the secret ballot submission [PDF 180KB] The Secret Ballot … [Read more...] about The ALP, integrity and the secret ballot
Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin installed to run crisis-ridden Victorian ALP – Michelle Grattan, The Conversation, 16 June 2020
Michelle Grattan reports on the first hours of the public expose of Victorian ALP branch stacking by Nine’s 60 Minutes and The Age, as Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin are installed to run crisis-ridden Victorian ALP. The recordings included conversations in which Somyurek boasted of his power over … [Read more...] about Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin installed to run crisis-ridden Victorian ALP – Michelle Grattan, The Conversation, 16 June 2020