Sincere thanks to all those who supported the independent / non-aligned National Conference delegates in the just completed election. We had a good outcome. The team: myself (Eric Dearricott), Janet McCalman, Hamdi Ali and Kimberley Wheeler are most grateful to those who supported us so … [Read more...] about Good results for VIC non-aligned National Conference delegates & other ALP election news
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The ALP must tackle economic inequality
The ALP must tackle inequality. Joe Biden's near $2 trillion spending package shows a government that is prepared to spend serious money to address the inequality that is eroding democracy from within. In this article for Open Labor, Peter Holding of the Victorian ALP's Economics Committee … [Read more...] about The ALP must tackle economic inequality
OL & Independents pre-National Conference discussion
OL & Independents pre-National Conference discussion was held via Zoom Tuesday, 16 March to discuss the new Draft Platform being prepared for the upcoming ALP National Conference on March 30 and 31, 2021. Open Labor National Conference delegate James Button, Independents delegate Eric … [Read more...] about OL & Independents pre-National Conference discussion
Climate action is core Labor business – LEAN proposals for National Conference
12 March 2021 - LEAN has launched its new campaign, Climate action is core Labor business. A brilliant campaign, as always. Climate action is core Labor business - read it up online. This campaign is all about telling the good news story that acting on climate creates jobs; that we can become … [Read more...] about Climate action is core Labor business – LEAN proposals for National Conference
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
Report on the 2018 ALP National Conference – by James Button
December 2018: James Button traveled to the Adelaide 2018 ALP National Conference as one of four non-aligned delegates at the conference. He writes here how Open Labor and the non-aligned movement can approach future conferences. Thanks to the votes of many Labor Party members, I was a … [Read more...] about Report on the 2018 ALP National Conference – by James Button