MEMBERS UPDATE

 

Thanks, Bill!

6-8pm 18th December at The Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury

Please join host Clare O'Neil MP to celebrate the political journey and incredible achievements of Bill Shorten MP.

Come along to toast Bill and hear a story or two from those who know him best. Also, bid on some priceless memoraBILLia, with all proceeds going to support the re-election of Peter Khalil MP.

The ticket price ($60) includes two standard drinks, finger food and a donation to the Wills campaign. Photo ID required for entry to this event.

EOIs: Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC)

The ALP’s Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from the Party’s membership to assist with the conduct of risk reviews of the National Secretariat and State and Territory Branches.

The FRAC has a multi-year program of reviewing the risk management frameworks of the National Secretariat and State and Territory Branches and is seeking suitably qualified party members to assist with these reviews. Suitable candidates would be expected to have:

• High level risk assessment, ICT and/or financial expertise;
• High level communication skills;
• A strong understanding of the operation of the ALP;
• and General governance expertise in the corporate or not for profit sector.

Reviewers will not be asked to undertake reviews of the state or territory branch of which they are a member.

This position is voluntary for 3-5 days per year, travel and other expenses will be covered by the National Secretariat. Successful applicants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

If you are interested please email [email protected] no later than 31 January 2025, including a brief resume and your membership number for verification.

Want to get more involved in the Party?

An updated version of our information pack for new members has been prepared to detail and explain the structure of the Party. In this guide you will find information on key elements of the Party, such as:

• How the Party operates
• State Conference
• The role of different elected groups such as the Administrative Committee, Public Office Selection Committee, Policy Committees, and more,
• Representative groups such as Victorian Multicultural Labor (VML), Victorian Young Labor, Country Labor, Rainbow Labor Network Victoria and further information on how to get involved within the Party.

Please feel free to share this document with other members of your branch or constituent unit. For more information or queries about this document, please email [email protected].

A Little Piece of Linda: Limited Edition Commemorative Baseball Card

In honor of Senator Linda White’s remarkable legacy, a commemorative baseball card originally designed and gifted to her by a member of staff is being reissued by the Office of Senator Lisa Darmanin.

This card is printed by an Australian printer on 350gsm card stock with a gloss celoglaze finish. It showcases Linda’s 2023 Senate stats and serves as a tribute to her enduring contributions to the Labor party and union movement.

More details are on the purchase form.

Labor Merch

Step into a piece of history with The Labor Shop’s exclusive merchandise collection!

Whether you're a political enthusiast, a history buff, or simply love unique finds, our shop offers a range of memorabilia that brings Australia's vibrant political past to life.

From socks that showcase your allegiance in style to iconic front-page newspapers commemorating landmark moments like the Bracks Government win, Keating’s triumphs, and Whitlam’s takeover, each item captures a pivotal point in our nation's story.

These aren’t just items—they’re keepsakes that let you wear, share, and celebrate the legacy of Australian Labor.

Explore the collection today and own a piece of history that you can proudly display or gift to fellow admirers!

Values Statement Update

As an outcome of the 2024 State Conference, we are pleased to share our updated Victorian Labor Values Statement:

The Values Statement of the Party is stated hereunder:

Victorian Labor values achieving social justice, fairness, inclusion and equality. The Party is a collective cause and larger than any individual. We value honesty and integrity, and seek to ensure that the Party is a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.

We are proud of our deep roots and history in the labour movement. We support workers organising in union to achieve justice, fairness and equity. Our members, volunteers and supporters are our greatest assets.

Prejudice and discrimination — including sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia — have no place in our party.

We celebrate the diversity of our Party.

We support one another because we are stronger together.

This is Labor.

Disability Action Plan

Our Disability Action Plan (DAP) is now available to read using the button below:

Resources

Members can find many useful resources with the button below, such as Party Rules, various forms and our Code of Conduct.