Membership
New Members
The Victorian ALP has about 14,000 members with branches throughout the state.
Being a member of the Australian Labor Party gives you the opportunity to have a say about the way the party works. It also allows you to participate more broadly within Australia’s political system.
There are two types of membership within the ALP:
Local Branch Membership
Local Branch membership requires you to join the party at a local branch meeting. As a branch member, after a qualifying period, you will have a vote in selecting candidates to represent the ALP in state and federal elections and you can participate in local branch meetings. All members can contribute to policy discussions, and assist the Labor Party in winning elections. To locate your nearest ALP Branch, please contact our office on 9933 8500 or email us .
Central Branch Membership
Central Branch Membership enables you to join online or fill in the form and send or fax it in to State Office. Central Branch members have the same benefits of membership that local branch members have, however they can not vote in or nominate for election in internal party elections. Central Branch members can become local branch members by attending local branch meetings and transferring into that branch. Click here for a central branch membership form.
If you live in Victoria, and are interested in joining the ALP or have any further questions, please contact our office on 9933 8500 or email us .
Renewing your Existing Membership
If you haven't renewed for 2007, it's not too late. Get your renewal form back to us before 30 November 2007 if you would like to remain a member of the Party.
Information for Members
All members receive a quarterly newsletter from State Office. Information on policies and Victorian Branch activities is readily available to members through this website or by contacting State Office directly on (03) 9933 8500 or via email .
Members with email access receive monthly updates and e-newsletters informing them of upcoming events, policy announcements and broader information on activities occurring within the party. To receive an e-newsletter please update your details here
Free Legal Advice for Members
Victorian ALP members are entitled to free legal advice with one of four leading legal firms as follows:
• Free phone advice on any legal matter during office hours
• Free first interview up to thirty minutes on any legal matter
• Free standard will for member and spouse
For further information or contact details for the firms, please contact State Office.