A review of all the ALP reform reviews since 1964 by David Barda. He writes: "Since 1964 Labor has commissioned eight or nine party reviews, depending on how you count them. I’ve read them all so that you don’t have to." Since writing those words, we now also have the 2020 Bracks-Macklin … [Read more...] about A review of all the ALP reform reviews – 50 years of soul searching – 1964 on
Readings & listenings
ALP members push reforms – by Noel Turnbull, Pearls & Irritations, 24 Sept 2020
Noel Turnbull writes: The Bracks-Macklin VIC ALP review released its first no-brainer rule change recommendations in July 2020 following the June Federal Executive intervention into Victorian Labor and the relase of a members discussion papermore Meanwhile ALP members push reforms and a variety … [Read more...] about ALP members push reforms – by Noel Turnbull, Pearls & Irritations, 24 Sept 2020
Breaking the branch stackers business model – by Sumeyya Ilanbey, The Age, 10 Sept 2020
Sumeyya Ilanbey outlines the initial VIC Labor moves to break the branch stackers business model by Administrators Macklin and Bracks. Sumeyya was involved in the initial June 29020 reporting of alleged branch stacking by Adem Somyurek. [Read Victorian Labor moves to break the branch stackers … [Read more...] about Breaking the branch stackers business model – by Sumeyya Ilanbey, The Age, 10 Sept 2020
Labor democracy: why ALP reform matters – speech by Mark Butler, 22 Jan 2018
Labor democracy: why ALP reform matters. Mark Butler's swansong speech as ALP President 22 January 2018 delivered to the VIC Fabian Society. Open Labor thinks this is a good and saddening introduction to party factions and organisational inertia. 22 January 2018. Mark Butler's full speech is … [Read more...] about Labor democracy: why ALP reform matters – speech by Mark Butler, 22 Jan 2018
Nothing new, but surely it’s time to stop – by Pete Steedman, The Age, 1994
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
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