Are Macklin & Bracks on track? Labor elders Jenny Macklin and Steve Bracks participated in a public forum hosted by Open Labor, the Independents, Per Capita and the John Cain Centre for Democracy 23 Sept 2020. The forum was a show case of what online technology can do for democracy, … [Read more...] about Forum: ALP reform – are Macklin & Bracks on track? – Sept 2020
Open Labor proposals & events
For a stronger more democratic ALP
Speaking at an Open Labor and Independents panel with Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin, Open Labor speaker Katherine Cozens argued for a stronger more democratic ALP as the way to real reform. The panel was hosted in partnership with Per Capita 23 Sept 2020. Thank you, Jenny and Steve, for joining … [Read more...] about For a stronger more democratic ALP
12 steps to Labor reform – a petition from Open Labor & the Independents
The ALP needs to implement the following 12 steps to Labor reform to ensure the election of strong Labor governments and implement progressive policies for all Victorians. In September 2020, Open Labor and the Independents plus over a 100 signatories called on Administrators Macklin and … [Read more...] about 12 steps to Labor reform – a petition from Open Labor & the Independents
Can the ALP be reformed? – a cross factional online forum – 9 Sept 2020
Can the ALP be reformed? An excellent online panel debate, attended by 450 people, run by Open Labor, Per Capita and The John Cain Institute. There was an intense online audience questions and electrifying chats and three great presentations. Exciting to see a dignified online democracy, learning, … [Read more...] about Can the ALP be reformed? – a cross factional online forum – 9 Sept 2020
Andrew Giles: Can Labor be reformed? – Sept 2020
Can Labor be reformed? The answer to the question is yes - but, respectfully, I don’t believe this is the right question. We have to address the question of how to reform Labor, on the understanding that this is an existential question, said Andrew Giles MP, panelist at the on-line Open Labor / Per … [Read more...] about Andrew Giles: Can Labor be reformed? – Sept 2020
Janet McCalman – can the Labor Party be reformed?
Can the Labor Party be reformed? The recent branch-stacking scandal reveals the fragility of the Victorian branch’s structures and operations. I make the following proposals for structural reform to bring about accountability, integrity, transparency and democracy to the Labor Party were drawn from … [Read more...] about Janet McCalman – can the Labor Party be reformed?
We want a well-run party that values its members
We want a well-run party that values its members. But party members know that party officials are being appointed on the basis of factional allegiance rather than their skills. They know personal advancement has overtaken policy commitment and maintaining a broad support base and membership, and … [Read more...] about We want a well-run party that values its members
A party with integrity – Oct 2020
Members want a party with integrity, now and into the future. David Imbre says this was the clear message in the feedback to Victorian ALP Administrators Macklin and Bracks. Party members are angry about what has happened and want to ensure it will not happen again. David Imbre writes: Integrity … [Read more...] about A party with integrity – Oct 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