Members building power for change in The Hills Shire
Join with us in a growing, vibrant and progressive branch. Meet wonderful people with Labor values where our ages range from 16 to 80 plus. Our Branch is powered by supporters like you!
Got a question? Email the Secretary – Martin Cartwright secretary@hillsbranchlabor.org
The Australian Labor Party has its origins in:
- the aspirations of the Australian people for a decent secure, dignified and constructive way of life;
- the recognition by the trade union movement of the necessity for a political voice to take forward the struggle of the working class against the excesses, injustices and inequalities of capitalism; and
- the commitment by the Australian people to the creation of an independent, free and enlightened Australia.
The Australian Labor Party is a democratic socialist party and has the objective of the democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange, to the extent necessary to eliminate exploitation and other antisocial features in these fields. To achieve the political and social values of equality, democracy, liberty and social cooperation inherent in this objective
The Australian Labor Party believes that the task of building democratic socialism is a cooperative process which requires:
Party members, candidates, elected representatives and party officials to act at all times with integrity and honesty.
Constitutional action through the Australian and State Parliaments, municipal and other statutory authorities;
Union action; and
Ongoing action by organised community groups.
- Membership of the Australian Labor Party is open to all residents of Australia who are prepared to accept its objectives and who
- have associations with no other political party.
- Australian Labor Party policy is made by National Conferences comprising the National and State parliamentary leadership of the Party, together with elected delegates from all States, the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory and Australian Young Labor.
- Party policy within the States and Territories is framed by conferences of delegates elected by constituent branches and affiliated unions.
- Policy within the Australian Labor Party is not made by directives from the leadership, but by resolutions, originating from branches, affiliated unions and individual Party members.
Local Council
The Hills Shire Council is bordered by four Area Wards being the North, South, East & West Wards in local Government elections.
NSW State Elections
There are three state seats within the Hills Labor Branch including Castle Hill, Kellyville & Winston Hills. The Winston Hills electorate has several branches.
Federal Election
Our Branch members includes the Federal electorates of Mitchell and Berowra (other branches are also involved in both of these).
Secretary's Message
Our Hills Labor Branch can only be as strong as our people – our members are the force for progressive change in the Hills Shire!
We are transforming the area with our collective efforts and results. It is an exciting time for our branch and I welcome and encourage you all to get involved!
Martin Cartwright
Hills Labor Branch Secretary
