Former state premier Steve Bracks,along with former federal MP Jenny Macklin,is leading a probe into the Victorian branch of the Labor PartyCredit:Joe Armao
Following the investigation,Premier Daniel Andrews called for a national intervention into the Victorian branch of the ALP,which is now being overhauled and internally probed by Labor elders Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin.
In late June,Mr Bracks and Ms Macklin asked Victorian party members what reforms they should prioritise,the rules that needed to change,the cultural changes needed,and how the party should operate under administrators.
More than 460 members and groups responded,with a vast majority angry about what the investigation uncovered,according to an internal report the administrators sent to Labor members on Friday.
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There was an"unambiguous"call for greater democratisation of the party,with members believing some groups and factions had a disproportionate power over decision-making. Many also lamented the"parachuting"of candidates into electorates.
"It was clear that members believe that the problems within the party are significant,that they want lasting change,and are broadly supportive of the decision to appoint the administrators,as well as the decision to scrutinise memberships (both past and present),"the report states.
"There was resounding anger among members in respect of the revelations of branch-stacking and the damage this has caused to Labor's public standing. To this end,a significant volume of members called for punitive action against those involved,such as expulsion from the party,as well as remedial steps to ensure that branch-stacking,and other improper conduct,cannot re-occur.