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{{Short description|Youth wing of the Australian Labor Party}} |
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leader = [[Sam Crosby]] | |
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headquarters = [[Centenary House]]<br/>19 National Circuit<br/> |
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| president = Manu Risoldi |
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| vice president = Eloise Atterton |
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| founded = {{Start date and age|df=y|1926|10|19}}<ref name=history>[http://www.australianyounglabor.org/history History: Australian Young Labor]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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| preceded by = Labor Guild of Youth |
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| mother party = [[Australian Labor Party]] |
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'''Australian Young Labor''' ('''AYL'''), also known as the '''Young Labor Movement''' or simply '''Young Labor''', is the [[youth wing]] of the [[Australian Labor Party]] (ALP) representing all party members aged between 14 and 26.<ref>[https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/nswlabor/pages/820/attachments/original/1534206677/Rules_Book_2018.pdf?1534206677]"A.5 Any person 15 years and over can join the Party".</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://younglabor.org.au/|title=home|website=NSW Young Labor|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-05-19}}</ref> The organisation operates as a federation with independently functioning branches in all [[Australian States and Territories|Australian states and territories]] which serve under the relevant state or territory branch of the federal Labor Party, often coming together during [[Australian Labor Party National Conference|national conferences]] and [[List of Australian federal by-elections|federal elections]]. Young Labor is the oldest continuously operating youth wing of any political party in Australian history, being founded in 1926. |
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Young Labor is very closely connected and integrated with its mother party, with many members of the organisation leading successful political careers after the fact. Former presidents of Young Labor have included former [[Premier of New South Wales|New South Wales Premier]] [[Bob Carr]], current federal [[Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations]] [[Tony Burke]], former [[Special Minister of State (Australia)|Special Minister of State]], Senator [[John Faulkner]], current member for [[Division of Maribyrnong|Maribyrnong]] and former federal [[Leader of the Australian Labor Party|Labor leader]] [[Bill Shorten]], as well as various of state and federal ministers and MPs. |
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==Formation== |
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The Labor Guild of Youth was established in Victoria in 1926. The first provisional meeting of the ALP's Youth Council was held in 1948. By the 1960s most states had created young labor organisations, usually called the Young Labor Association (YLA). In the early 1970s there was a move to set up a national organisation. In 1971 leaders of several state YLAs met in Adelaide to set up a national body. The first conference was held in Adelaide in early 1972 and Bob McMullin was elected as first national president. ''Australian Young Labor'' (AYL) was included in the definition of the ALP in 1973.<ref name=history/> |
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==Ideology== |
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Australian Young Labor promotes a mix of [[social democracy]] and [[democratic socialism]] with a focus on issues relevant to younger Australians. AYL advocates for social justice, aiming to reduce inequality and improve access to essential services like healthcare and education. It supports progressive policies on [[LGBT rights by country or territory|LGBTQIA+ rights]], [[gender equality]], Indigenous reconciliation, and [[multiculturalism]]. [[Environmental sustainability]] is a key concern, with AYL pushing for strong [[climate action]] and a transition to [[renewable energy]]. The organization also champions economic justice, advocating for fair wages, job creation, and workers’ rights, as well as the protection and expansion of public services, particularly in education and healthcare. AYL seeks to increase the political participation of young people and supports progressive foreign policy grounded in human rights and global cooperation. Although it aligns with ALP values, AYL often takes more progressive stances, reflecting the priorities of its younger membership.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} |
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==Activities and roles== |
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| ⚫ | Young Labor is most active during state and federal elections, campaigning in [[marginal seat]]s. The youth wing of the party may organise members to door knock an electorate or set up a stand in shopping centres to hand out political party notes. Members are often also asked to 'letterbox' party advertising. |
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Each year Australian Young Labor holds a conference in a capital city. The conference is usually held at a university campus and typically features guest speakers from the ALP. |
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At the conference several positions are elected by delegates chosen from state branches. Fifteen executive positions are also elected. The National Young Labor President is a non-voting representative on the [[Australian Labor Party National Executive]]. |
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==Organisation== |
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==Criticism and controversy== |
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On 8 December 2004, the Sydney Morning Herald published allegations that factional leaders within the Labor Party in New South Wales were "petty, faction obsessed and vindictive". The article, authored by Aubrey Belford, then a member of the ALP and former editor of the Sydney University student paper, Honi Soit, laments a Young Labor dominated by factional infighting, "Put simply, the party culture encourages young people to devote their energy to pursuing objectives that ultimately have no impact on the real world, and to pursue them through ritual political violence."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-12-08|title=Labor's bloody rituals lead to a dead end|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/labors-bloody-rituals-lead-to-a-dead-end-20041208-gdk9sn.html|access-date=2021-01-18|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122054017/https://www.smh.com.au/national/labors-bloody-rituals-lead-to-a-dead-end-20041208-gdk9sn.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On 23 January 2012, President of Queensland Young Labor, Chaiy Donati came under significant criticism following links to the United States Republican Party. Online news source Crikey reported that he helped anti-war and pro drug legalisation Republican candidate Ron Paul in his fight for the primaries in New Hampshire. Ron Paul came second to Mitt Romney on The Republican Party Ballot, and second to Barack Obama on The Democratic Party Ballot in New Hampshire.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2012-01-23|title=While Labor fights in Qld, its young leader joins GOP campaign|url=https://www.crikey.com.au/2012/01/23/while-labor-fights-in-qld-its-young-leader-joins-gop-campaign/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Crikey|language=en-US}}</ref> On his return to Queensland, numerous factional rivalries emerged between members. Despite this Chaiy Donati remained the rights factional leader and in 2013 secured Queenslands Kerrie Kahlon the Australian Young Labor Presidency. Chaiy Donati later returned to the United States in April 2016, this time working on The Democratic Primaries for Bernie Sanders in a close Primary against Hillary Clinton.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In 2019, Nick Douros was elected National Secretary of AYL.<ref>{{Cite web|last=White|first=Daniella|date=2019-09-16|title=Former ACT Young Labor president accused of bullying made national secretary|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6388429/former-act-young-labor-president-accused-of-bullying-made-national-secretary/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=The Canberra Times|language=en-AU}}</ref> Douros was formerly a staffer for [[David Smith (Australian Capital Territory politician)]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Whyte|first=Sally|date=2019-02-21|title=David Smith staffer resigned after bullying investigation|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/5994916/david-smith-staffer-resigned-after-bullying-investigation/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=The Canberra Times|language=en-AU|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122054452/https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/5994916/david-smith-staffer-resigned-after-bullying-investigation/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Australian Capital Territory|ACT]] Young Labor President but resigned from both roles amidst allegations of bullying which were upheld by an internal disputes tribunal.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baker|first=Michael Inman, Emily|date=2018-08-26|title='I'm going to make her life hell': ACT Young Labor bullying complaint|url=https://www.smh.com.au/politics/act/i-m-going-to-make-her-life-hell-act-young-labor-bullying-complaint-20180826-p4zzux.html|access-date=2021-01-18|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122024402/https://www.smh.com.au/politics/act/i-m-going-to-make-her-life-hell-act-young-labor-bullying-complaint-20180826-p4zzux.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-20|title='Bully the f*** out of her': ACT Young Labor president resigns after workplace allegations|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-21/young-labor-staffer-resigns-after-bullying-former-member/10831082|access-date=2021-01-18|website=www.abc.net.au|language=en-AU|archive-date=7 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233229/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-21/young-labor-staffer-resigns-after-bullying-former-member/10831082|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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'''Australian Young Labor''' is the [[youth wing]] of the [[Australian Labor Party]]. All ALP members aged under 26 are automatically members. |
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==References== |
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Young Labor emulates many of the functions of the senior party. Yearly federal conferences are held in Canberra, as well as conferences at a state level, where policy is submitted and debated by elected delegates and members of Young Labor. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.australianyounglabor.org/ Australian Young Labor] official website |
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* [https://www.facebook.com/AustralianYoungLabor Australian Young Labor] on Facebook |
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{{Australian Labor Party}} |
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| ⚫ | Each state has its own branch of Young Labor, functioning as a party unit (referred to as New South Wales Young Labor, Victorian Young Labor, etc). Nationally, the branches are federated to the National organisation, which has its own President and executive |
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| Australian Young Labor | |
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| President | Manu Risoldi |
| Vice President | Eloise Atterton |
| Founded | 19 October 1926[1] |
| Preceded by | Labor Guild of Youth |
| Headquarters | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Ideology | Social democracy |
| Position | Centre-left |
| Mother party | Australian Labor Party |
| Website | younglabor |
Australian Young Labor (AYL), also known as the Young Labor Movement or simply Young Labor, is the youth wing of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) representing all party members aged between 14 and 26.[2][3] The organisation operates as a federation with independently functioning branches in all Australian states and territories which serve under the relevant state or territory branch of the federal Labor Party, often coming together during national conferences and federal elections. Young Labor is the oldest continuously operating youth wing of any political party in Australian history, being founded in 1926.
Young Labor is very closely connected and integrated with its mother party, with many members of the organisation leading successful political careers after the fact. Former presidents of Young Labor have included former New South Wales Premier Bob Carr, current federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke, former Special Minister of State, Senator John Faulkner, current member for Maribyrnong and former federal Labor leader Bill Shorten, as well as various of state and federal ministers and MPs.
Formation
[edit]The Labor Guild of Youth was established in Victoria in 1926. The first provisional meeting of the ALP's Youth Council was held in 1948. By the 1960s most states had created young labor organisations, usually called the Young Labor Association (YLA). In the early 1970s there was a move to set up a national organisation. In 1971 leaders of several state YLAs met in Adelaide to set up a national body. The first conference was held in Adelaide in early 1972 and Bob McMullin was elected as first national president. Australian Young Labor (AYL) was included in the definition of the ALP in 1973.[1]
Ideology
[edit]Australian Young Labor promotes a mix of social democracy and democratic socialism with a focus on issues relevant to younger Australians. AYL advocates for social justice, aiming to reduce inequality and improve access to essential services like healthcare and education. It supports progressive policies on LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, Indigenous reconciliation, and multiculturalism. Environmental sustainability is a key concern, with AYL pushing for strong climate action and a transition to renewable energy. The organization also champions economic justice, advocating for fair wages, job creation, and workers’ rights, as well as the protection and expansion of public services, particularly in education and healthcare. AYL seeks to increase the political participation of young people and supports progressive foreign policy grounded in human rights and global cooperation. Although it aligns with ALP values, AYL often takes more progressive stances, reflecting the priorities of its younger membership.[citation needed]
Activities and roles
[edit]Young Labor is most active during state and federal elections, campaigning in marginal seats. The youth wing of the party may organise members to door knock an electorate or set up a stand in shopping centres to hand out political party notes. Members are often also asked to 'letterbox' party advertising.
Each year Australian Young Labor holds a conference in a capital city. The conference is usually held at a university campus and typically features guest speakers from the ALP.
At the conference several positions are elected by delegates chosen from state branches. Fifteen executive positions are also elected. The National Young Labor President is a non-voting representative on the Australian Labor Party National Executive.
Organisation
[edit]Each state has its own branch of Young Labor, functioning as a party unit (referred to as New South Wales Young Labor, Victorian Young Labor, etc.). Nationally, the branches are federated to the National organisation, which has its own President and executive.
Criticism and controversy
[edit]On 8 December 2004, the Sydney Morning Herald published allegations that factional leaders within the Labor Party in New South Wales were "petty, faction obsessed and vindictive". The article, authored by Aubrey Belford, then a member of the ALP and former editor of the Sydney University student paper, Honi Soit, laments a Young Labor dominated by factional infighting, "Put simply, the party culture encourages young people to devote their energy to pursuing objectives that ultimately have no impact on the real world, and to pursue them through ritual political violence."[4]
On 23 January 2012, President of Queensland Young Labor, Chaiy Donati came under significant criticism following links to the United States Republican Party. Online news source Crikey reported that he helped anti-war and pro drug legalisation Republican candidate Ron Paul in his fight for the primaries in New Hampshire. Ron Paul came second to Mitt Romney on The Republican Party Ballot, and second to Barack Obama on The Democratic Party Ballot in New Hampshire.[5] On his return to Queensland, numerous factional rivalries emerged between members. Despite this Chaiy Donati remained the rights factional leader and in 2013 secured Queenslands Kerrie Kahlon the Australian Young Labor Presidency. Chaiy Donati later returned to the United States in April 2016, this time working on The Democratic Primaries for Bernie Sanders in a close Primary against Hillary Clinton.[5]
In 2019, Nick Douros was elected National Secretary of AYL.[6] Douros was formerly a staffer for David Smith (Australian Capital Territory politician)[7] and ACT Young Labor President but resigned from both roles amidst allegations of bullying which were upheld by an internal disputes tribunal.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b History: Australian Young Labor[permanent dead link]
- ^ [1]"A.5 Any person 15 years and over can join the Party".
- ^ "home". NSW Young Labor. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "Labor's bloody rituals lead to a dead end". The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 December 2004. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ a b "While Labor fights in Qld, its young leader joins GOP campaign". Crikey. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ White, Daniella (16 September 2019). "Former ACT Young Labor president accused of bullying made national secretary". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ Whyte, Sally (21 February 2019). "David Smith staffer resigned after bullying investigation". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ Baker, Michael Inman, Emily (26 August 2018). "'I'm going to make her life hell': ACT Young Labor bullying complaint". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Bully the f*** out of her': ACT Young Labor president resigns after workplace allegations". www.abc.net.au. 20 February 2019. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
External links
[edit]- Australian Young Labor official website
- Australian Young Labor on Facebook