Australian Labor Party caucus

[Dr. Cynic]

In the interests of party unity and through the desire to get things done, I withdraw and endorse Dave.

[afleitch]

Very gracious of you.

[Hifly]

No, I request that Colin Elliot reverse his decision as I will now stand down and endorse Colin Elliot

[Dr. Cynic]

No, I request that Colin Elliot reverse his decision as I will now stand down and endorse Colin Elliot

Keven, I want to avoid a factional fight. It's not worth it and I've noted that the LNP seems far ahead of us in terms of organizing the party.

[Hifly]

No, I request that Colin Elliot reverse his decision as I will now stand down and endorse Colin Elliot

Keven, I want to avoid a factional fight. It's not worth it and I've noted that the LNP seems far ahead of us in terms of organizing the party.

If I withdraw, I think you may win this. I ask Dave Astuzia to please confirm ASAP so we can sort this out. Front bench positions haven't even been appointed yet.

[Dr. Cynic]

No, I request that Colin Elliot reverse his decision as I will now stand down and endorse Colin Elliot

Keven, I want to avoid a factional fight. It's not worth it and I've noted that the LNP seems far ahead of us in terms of organizing the party.

If I withdraw, I think you may win this. I ask Dave Astuzia to please confirm ASAP so we can sort this out. Front bench positions haven't even been appointed yet.

That's the whole point. We won't be able to move on to appointing people to positions until we finish the election. That's why I'm withdrawing. Winning the Deputy Leadership does not mean as much to me as seeing us ready to go in Parliament.

[Cappuccino]

I'd like to thank Colin Elliott for his good grace in putting the party first, and I look forward to working with him in cabinet. Thankyou also to the caucus for putting their trust in me to be party deputy- you will not be disappointed.

I expect the Prime Minister to allocate cabinet positions shortly, of which there will be six portfolios available as per the current Speaker's instructions (Treasury, Foreign Ministry, Attorney General, Health Ministry, Infrastructure Ministry and Environment Ministry). There will also be designated Speaker should we win the election, and with 8 people currently signed up that means everyone is guaranteed a role.

OOC: Just as an aside Kevan, the 3-3 result was after your preferences had already been distributed to Colin Elliott: your withdrawal wouldn't have changed the vote tally from a deadlocked tie.

[Dr. Cynic]

Alright, let's get busy then!

[Cappuccino]

As I said earlier, I think we should make a republic referendum a part of our platform for the upcoming election (I'm bringing it up because it's a policy area that the current speaker hasn't brought up in advising on the election).

Thoughts?

[Dr. Cynic]

I'm entirely supportive of a referendum to become a republic.

[Knives]

That wouldn't be popular with the public though, although supporting give the public and option would work well.

[Cappuccino]

I mean, our party's official platform is Republican, as are my (and probably most of the caucus') views, but it's nigh on impossible for the LNP to argue against providing people with a choice at least.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

I won't be supporting a republic, but I will not try to stop you if the caucus wants it.

[Hifly]

I won't be supporting a republic, but I will not try to stop you if the caucus wants it.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Our priority ought to be higher living standards and better public services, not this wishy-washy constitutional nonsense beloved of the inner city elite rather than our base and swing voters.

Unless you would all prefer to lose the election.

[Hifly]

Our priority ought to be higher living standards and better public services, not this wishy-washy constitutional nonsense beloved of the inner city elite rather than our base and swing voters.

Unless you would all prefer to lose the election.

Exactly- same goes for redefining Marriage and making it easier to abort the unborn.

[Dr. Cynic]

Our priority ought to be higher living standards and better public services, not this wishy-washy constitutional nonsense beloved of the inner city elite rather than our base and swing voters.

Unless you would all prefer to lose the election.

Exactly- same goes for redefining Marriage and making it easier to abort the unborn.

Allowing for gay marraige would raise living standards.

[Cappuccino]

Seriously?

Those things are not mutually exclusive. We can increase living standards and focus on economic priorities as well as implementing important social reforms. It's not as though providing marriage equality or a Republic prevents us from acting on other issues. This is a socially progressive party and we shouldn't be shirking away from that fact just because there are 'more important issues' to deal with.

[morgieb]

People raise some valid points.

I'm not sure whether we should focus all our attention (not that we would anyway) on these social matters, but assuming party support I'm happy to have them on the platform.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

I won't participate in dragging this party and this country back to the 1950s.

[Hifly]

First and foremost the ministry roles need to be assigned ASAP.

[morgieb]

Yes. I would appreciate your support in contacting me as to which ministerial positions you desire. I have a few already in my head, but not for everyone.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Yes. I would appreciate your support in contacting me as to which ministerial positions you desire. I have a few already in my head, but not for everyone.

I'm going to leave it up to you.

[Cappuccino]

I won't participate in dragging this party and this country back to the 1950s.

^This.

Socially progressive policy is a key part of the ALP platform. We can focus on improving living standards and building this economy, but that doesn't mean we should prevent the implementation of our social policy. Let's have a bit of ambition and recognise that we can do more than just focus on the policy basics.

[Knives]

As the only women in the party I'd like to nominate myself for Minister for Women(or whatever it's called) considering my previous experience as an Engineer I'd also say I'm highly capable for the Infrastructure and Transport portfolio.