New South Wales Young Labor is Australia's largest youth political organisation. Young Labor has never been an organisation that just sits on the sidelines; we get out there and change Australia by helping to elect Labor Governments.
The organisation has a history spanning more than fifty years, with former Presidents including some of Australia’s great Labor figures, like Paul Keating and Bob Carr. Many other former NSW Young Labor members are still rising through the Party, including Verity Firth, Reba Meagher, Joe Tripodi, Tony Burke and Chris Bowen just to name a few.
Now, with a Labor Government in Canberra and every State and Territory, we have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger by creating and campaigning for the implementation of positive youth policies.
Annual Events
Harbour Cruise
NSW Young Labor hosts an annual harbour cruise every Boxing Day. The event is always popular, and provides a great opportunity for people to catch up with old friends, and meet new people from across the State.
Young Labor vs. Young Liberal Debate
Every year, Young Labor takes on the Young Liberals in the 'bear pit' of NSW Parliament. This combative event is always popular, as Young Labor justifies why the ALP is the better Party to govern Australia.
Bob Carr History Lecture
NSW Young Labor is privileged to host Bob Carr's annual history lecture. In recent years, members have heard the story of how Mr Carr joined the ALP and how being involved in politics helps to build a better future for Australia. The lectures are interspersed with colourful anecdotes from Mr Carr's time as Premier, and from his favourite areas of American and Roman history.
Union Summer
The Union Summer training program puts members on the front line, where they learn first hand how to organise and activate people to ensure that they get a fair go at work.
McKell School
This training event, named after former NSW Premier William McKell, is an opportunity for members of NSW Young Labor to learn political skills from former Young Labor Members—be it former Premier Bob Carr, NSW Health Minister Reba Meagher, or Senator Mark Arbib.
Want to know more?
For more information on these or any other events please send an email to Chris Parkin , or call him on 0410 314 300 . Hope to see you there!