MEMBERS UPDATE

 

Victorian Labor Policy Development

Victorian Labor is now in an important stage of our policy development cycle where we are seeking ideas from our party membership. We have a unique policy committee structure with 14 committees working to develop Victorian Labor policy:

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
• Commonwealth Affairs & Federal Relations
• Conservation, Environment & Resources
• Culture, Sport & Tourism
• Economics, Innovation, Employment & Industrial Development
• Education & Youth Affairs
• Health, Community Services & Senior Victorians
• Industrial Affairs
• Justice & Democracy
• LGBTI
• Multicultural Affairs & Population
• Transport
• Urban Affairs, Housing, Local Government & Infrastructure
• Women’s Affairs

Our Policy Committees are currently developing their policy recommendations to take to annual State Conference in August this year. When adopted by State Conference, these policies will form the basis for the 2026 - 2030 Victorian Labor Platform. If you have ideas to contribute to our policy committees or wish to become an associate member, please contact [email protected]

Download the Policy Development Cycle

Call for Overseas Volunteers

In any close election, the last votes to decide the outcome in very marginal seats often come from overseas electors who have voted at Australian Embassies and High Commissions.

Labor is seeking overseas-based supporters and volunteers to help hand out voting information at overseas voting centres during the next federal election. Do you know any Australian Labor supporters in London, New York, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, San Francisco, Paris, Guangzhou, Auckland, Taipei, Manila, Bali, or other large overseas cities who can help?

If you know anyone who can help and who is based in a major city where there are many Australians who are likely to be eligible and enrolled to vote (e.g. London, New York, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, San Francisco, Paris, etc.) please ask them to complete the contact form below and mention in the comments section that they would like to help during early voting for the next election.

Express your interest

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].

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.