Open Labor & independents reform proposals

23 Sept 2020: Eric Dearricott, dedicated ALP Independent and long-time ALP warrior for transparency and democracy addressed a Melbourne FEA forum. He said: People within the Party organisation knew the stacking exposed by 60 Minutes was happening but a culture had evolved that allowed … [Read more...] about Oversight & governance – culture at State Office and the Administrative Committee

12 steps to reform for the Victorian ALP Victorian Labor needs to empower all our members by more direct voting and active participation using 21st century technologies. The ALP needs far-sighted change to play its part in the election of strong Labor governments and implement progressive … [Read more...] about 12 steps to reform for the ALP – a petition to Bracks-Macklin from OL & the Independents

Party members know that party officials are being appointed on the basis of factional allegiance rather than their skills. They know pursuit of personal advancement has overtaken policy commitment and maintaining a broad support base and membership, and that their party has allowed blatant … [Read more...] about A well-run party that values its members

The desire for more open democratic party emerged as a strong theme in the first round of submission to the Victorian ALP Administrators, Jenny Macklin and Steve Bracks. A party of progress and success in Government is strengthened by the ideas, ideals and activities of its members and … [Read more...] about A more open and democratic party

There was a very clear message in the summary of the feedback to the Victorian ALP Administrators, Jenny Macklin and Steve Bracks – party members are angry about what has happened and want to ensure it will not happen again. Members want a party with integrity, now and into the future. Integrity … [Read more...] about A party with integrity