Labor
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The ALP is Australia’s oldest political party. It was formed in 1891 and then became a federal party when the former Australian colonies federated in 1901. As a federal party; we are 20 years older than the Country Party and 45 years older than the Liberal Party. The origins of the Labor Party go back to before federation – to the governments of the colonial States. Separate Labor parties were formed in the states during the formative decade of the 1890s. These parties were sponsored by the trade union movement – which participated actively in the foundation of the infant political movement.
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The Australian Labor Party is a genuine labour party in the sense that trade unions are part of its structure. This distinguishes a labour party from social democratic parties, although they may have common ideals and philosophies, and from broad-based progressive parties like America’s Democratic Party. In Labour parties, the trade unions do not merely support the party – they form part of its structure by being affiliated to it.
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The ALP, like Australia, is a federal organisation. Each state and territory has its own branch, with its own membership, rules and policies. These branches come together to form a national ALP organisation which is expressed most visibly through the National Conference and the National Secretariat, responsible for determining the Party’s national direction and administration.
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The Victorian Branch of the ALP was formed at Federation. The branch was built on a history of labour movement involvement in Victorian politics, which included Trades Hall supported candidates in the Victorian parliament. The Victorian Branch is one of the biggest: it currently has around 14,000 members and a number of affiliated trade unions.
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Download the ALP Members Handbook for more information on the Australian Labor Party [Acrobat PDF 1.2MB].
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Australian Labor Party
National Secretariat
Postal Address: PO Box 6222, KINGSTON ACT 2604
Telephone: (02) 6120 0800
Fax: (02) 6120 0801
Email: info@cbr.alp.org.au
Website: www.alp.org.au
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Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)
360 King Street, WEST MELBOURNE VIC 3003
Postal Address: Locked Bag 3240, Melbourne VIC 3001
Telephone: (03) 9933 8500
Fax: (03) 9933 8560
Email: info@vic.alp.org.au
Website: www.vic.alp.org.au
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The Australian Labor Party is founded on core values that reflect a shared commitment to creating a better society. Based on feedback from all Victorians about their hopes and aspirations, Labor’s values will guide our State towards a safe and prosperous future.
Read more … What Labor Stands for (From the 2006 State Platform).
Labor’s National Climate Change Summit brought together some of the best thinkers from business and science to examine the critical issues facing the nation… Visit Climate Solutions or View the TV Ad.
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Contact the local Federal Member (Melbourne) Lindsay Tanner’s Office for information on assisting the ALP’s effort in winning this election.
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AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY in the LOCAL AREA
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The District of RICHMOND has a number of Local Branches of the Australian Labor Party (ALP):
- Richmond Branch
- Collingwood Branch
- Fitzroy Branch
- North Fitzroy Branch
- Melbourne Day Branch
For contact details for these branches please contact the Office of Richard Wynne MP.
Other Branches in Melbourne FEA (Federal Electorate Assembly):
- Carlton Branch
- North Carlton Branch
- North Melbourne Branch
- East Melbourne Branch
- Flemington-Kensington Branch
For contact details for these branches please contact the Office of Lindsay Tanner MP or the Office of Bronwyn Pike MP.