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Join the NSW Labor Party Today

This document outlines the history and achievements of the Labor Party in Australia and New South Wales from 1891 to the present day. It notes key dates and accomplishments such as the formation of the Labor Party in 1891, the election of the first Labor Prime Minister in 1904, and the introduction of important social reforms and programs over the decades like the aged pension, universal healthcare, indigenous land rights, and disability support. The timeline shows Labor establishing important institutions and alliances, developing the economy, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.

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Join the NSW Labor Party Today

This document outlines the history and achievements of the Labor Party in Australia and New South Wales from 1891 to the present day. It notes key dates and accomplishments such as the formation of the Labor Party in 1891, the election of the first Labor Prime Minister in 1904, and the introduction of important social reforms and programs over the decades like the aged pension, universal healthcare, indigenous land rights, and disability support. The timeline shows Labor establishing important institutions and alliances, developing the economy, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.

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Become Part of the Labor Story

1891:
Labor Party
formed by
working people

1904:
Chris Watson
became first Labor
Prime Minister

1909:
Introduced
the aged
pension

1913:
Issued Australias
first national bank
notes

1910:
Invalid Pension

1972:
Ended conscription
& withdrew troops
from Vietnam

1993:
Passed the
Native Title Act

1972:
Established
diplomatic
relations
with China

1974:
Granted equal
access to
university

1995-2003:
Doubled the
size of NSW
National Parks

1995-2011:
Built or rebuilt
72 hospitals in
regional NSW

1941-1945:
Led Australia
through WWII and
began US alliance

1945:
Electrification
of rural NSW

Founded ASIO

Child endowment
Widows Pension

1975:
Introduced
indigenous
land rights

2008:
Apologised to
the Stolen
Generations

1982:
Made the
historic decision
to protect NSW
rainforests

2009:
Ended
WorkChoices

1983:
Floated the
Australian Dollar

Started to deregulate
Australian economy

1945:
Established
the post-war
immigration
program

1984:
Created
Medicare

1948:
Created the
Pharmaceutical
Benefits Scheme

and free hospital


ward treatment

1984:
Passed the Sex
Discrimination Act

1949:
Began
construction of the
Snowy Mountains
Hydro Scheme

1959:
Constructed
the Sydney
Opera House

1989:
Set up AsiaPacific Economic
Cooperation

1992:
Introduced
Universal
Superannuation

( 1983 to 1996 Completed deregulation of the Australian Economy )

2010:
2010:
Building the
Julia Gillard
became first female NBN and tackling
climate change
Prime Minister

2011:
Brought
troops home
from Iraq

2011:
Introduced
Paid Parental
Leave

2012:
Implementing a
National Disability
Insurance Scheme

3 steps to Become Part of the labor story

1. Fill out your details including your political background. 2. Tick the appropriate membership fee box. 3. Complete the payment details. 4. Mail your completed
form back to NSW Labor, PO Box K408, Haymarket, NSW 1240 or Fax to (02) 9264 2574. Or to apply online please visit [Link]/new-membership

Your personal details * Required fields


Mr

Ms

Mrs

Miss

Other

Male

Female

First Name*: ........................................................................................................................... Other Names: ..................................................................................................................


Surname*: ................................................................................................................................... Date of Birth*: .................................................................................................................
Address* (as enrolled): ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Postcode: .....................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Annual membership fee

1 Year

3 Years

Waged (A)

$50

Waged Member of Affiliated Union (B)


Please see [Link]/affiliated-unions

$30

$85

Concession (C)

$20

$55

$135

If you n
eed an
y
help p
lease p
hone
(02) 92
07 200
0 or
1800 5
03 035

payment form

Yes. I want to join the Labor Party. I hereby apply for membership of the Australian Labor
Party, NSW Branch. If my application is successful, I undertake to abide by the Pledge and Party
Rules. If I am paying a reduced rate subscription I declare that I am entitled to that reduced rate.

Postal Address (if different): .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................


Signature:

Date:

Postcode: .....................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Occupation: ........................................................................................................................... Union (if eligible*): .................................................................................................


Phone: [h] ....................................................................................................................................... [w] ....................................................................................................................................................

Membership fees

Heres a donation to Labors Election Fund.

(Any donations of $1000 or over must be disclosed under the Election Funding and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW))

Mobile*: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Total:

Email*: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Pay by personal cheque, money order or credit card


I have enclosed a personal cheque/money order for $................................................. made out to the NSW Labor Party.

Have you previously been a member of any other political party or any affiliate or auxilliary of

please bill my credit card

any other political party?

Cardholders Name: .................................................................................................................................................................................... Expiry Date: ........................................

Yes

No If yes, which: ..........................................................................................................................................

If yes, please provide details (dates, positions held) (use an additional sheet if necessary)

................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Have you ever opposed an ALP candidate during an election (ie. by standing as or assisting an
opposition candidate)?

Yes

No If yes, please provide details: .........................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Have you previously been a member of the ALP?

Yes

Card Type:

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Amex

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I authorise the Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch) to debit my credit card for the amount of
my membership fees (for the amount above) and future membership fees as prescribed from
time to time under Party rules until further notice. (ABN 36 192 855 036)
Signature:

Date:

No If yes, when did you leave the ALP?

Reasons for leaving:..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Office use only

Membership No.:...................................................................................... Branch:.............................................................................................................

SEC: ............................................................................................................................................................. FEC: .......................................................................................................................................................................

Previous Membership Number (if known):...............................................................................................................................................................................................

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