Between July 1 and 14, members of the Australian Progressives voted in our third annual National Executive election. This year, there were 5 vacancies, and 6 candidates. Candidates were required to secure the support of 2 nominating members of the party, and asked to provide a statement to speak to their nomination. Turnout for the election was 12.7%, a record for an internal election, and almost twice the turnout of the 2018 Party Presidential Election. The results of the election were declared at 6:25pm by returning officer, Ross Daws, and can be found here.

The Australian Progressives have completed a submission to the office of the Attorney General, the Hon. Christian Porter in reference to the Religious Discrimination Bill. 

The submission details our specific opposition to parts of the bill and recommendations to the Attorney General in relation to amendments we wish to see. 

A copy of our submission is available here to download and read. 

Ahead of the first caucuses in Iowa, the Australian Progressives national executive have honoured life member Vinay Orekondy by announcing our endorsement of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders campaign for the Democratic nomination. 

MR_Sanders_Final.pdf