Victorian Labor Women's Network

Labor Wins, A Historical Win.

Jacinta Allan Mum.
Bendigo local.
Premier of Victoria.

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Great to see Jordan Crugnale MP at a community chat in Lang Lang today. Listening to local issues

Arguably the most famous petition
in Victoria’s history was presented to
parliament in 1891. Known as the ‘Great
Petition’ , it requested the
right to vote for women. Approximately
260 metres long, it contains close to
30,000 signatures written on paper and
pasted on to fabric.
One of the largest petitions received by the
Victorian Parliament, with over 53,000
signatures, called for increased funding
for public libraries. It was presented to the
Legislative Assembly in September 2012.

Picked up this great little introduction to Labor last night. Available from Labor Academy Victoria and an easy read www.laboracademyvicau/topics

Linda was a powerhouse of a unionist and a champion of women’s rights at work.

Her work in campaigning for paid domestic violence leave, equal pay for the community sector and in improving the NDIS, and to protect jobs in the Airlines sector has not only changed, but saved lives.

She leaves behind a massive legacy. Thinking of her family, friends, comrades and colleagues.

Vale the wonderful Senator Linda White 💜💜💜

On Monday September 5 @ 6pm, the critically acclaimed British actor, comedian and Labour Party activist, Eddie Izzard, will join Gabrielle Williams for a special online Q and A in support of Dandenong Labor!

Eddie will share stories and insights into her very diverse career and array of achievements. Audience members can have the opportunity to submit questions for Eddie, to be asked on the night.

Tickets are available here - https://www.trybooking.com/CBSCM

All funds raised will support Dandenong Labor and our campaign to 'Keep the South-East Red' at the upcoming Victorian State election!

Join Gabrielle Williams MP and Marcus Stewart, Co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly, for a discussion on Victoria's Treaty process on Sunday 17 October.

The first of its kind in Australia, the Treaty process brings together representatives of the Aboriginal community in the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria and the Victorian Labor Government in an effort to formally recognise traditional Aboriginal ownership of these lands and foster meaningful reconciliation.

Come along to learn about Truth, Treaty and the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.

Have a question? There will be an opportunity to ask both Gabrielle and Marcus questions about Treaty and Aboriginal Affairs more generally.

WHEN: Sunday, 17 October
TIME: 6-7pm
WHERE: Zoom (details to follow)

The event is open to all Labor Members and Supporters. However, registration is essential. You will be sent the Zoom details by email closer to the event.

Register here: https://forms.gle/R9z13qtXMoSjwoAw8

Gabrielle Williams MP is the State Labor Member for Dandenong, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Women and Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. She has been a Member of the Victorian Parliament since 2014.

Marcus Stewart is a proud Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation, and the Co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria. He has been a tireless advocate for Treaty in Victoria.

Love wine? Or need to stock up on wine to give as gifts? 🍷

Then consider supporting the Emily’s List fundraiser and by some wine and as an added bonus, you can support women candidates!

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SUBMISSIONS OPEN:
Victorian Labor Platform 2022

Dear comrades,

The Victorian Labor Platform Committee has commenced the work of developing the Victorian Labor Platform for the Party to take to the 2022 State election. The Committee is now inviting submissions from Party members for the 2022 Platform.

To assist the Platform Committee with assessing your submission, please clearly state the issue you would like to address and the policy ideas you suggest as the solution. Please keep your submission under 300 words.

Please email your submission to [email protected].

Deadline: Monday 5th of July.

The final Platform will be presented to the next Victorian Labor State Conference in 2022.

Should you have any questions, please email [email protected] or reply to this email.

What better way to spend a cold Tuesday in lockdown than by hearing from some inspiring women about their work and ideas for improving our political culture?

Australian politics has faced a reckoning this year, and we know there is much to be done to make politics safer for women - let's talk about what that looks like.

Join Peta Murphy MP, Kate Thwaites MP, Former ASU Assistant National Secretary Linda White and National Union of Students President Zoe Ranganathan to hear about the practical changes required, and to talk about the work that is already being done.

Hosted by Kat Hardy. All women in the party welcome to attend.

Tuesday June 8th, 6.30pm
Via Zoom
Register at - https://forms.gle/uCG5uMfugTJgSnNd6

Hope to see you there!