Catalysing the Rank and File 

Date: Thursday 23 July 
Time: 2:00pm – 2:50pm 
Location: Fringe Room 1 
Format: Panel discussion  

Organisation: Labor Academy (SA & Vic), WA Fabians and TrainLab 

“We are not numbers. Nor are we simply distributors of HTVs?” 

We’ve got more to give!! 

How do we tap into the huge talent and knowledge of ordinary members? 

Michael Cowling from Labor Academy SA, Janet McCalman and Rosie Elliott from Labor Academy Victoria, and Mathew More from WA Fabians and TrainLab will talk about the member-driven work to increase the engagement of the rank and file in the work and life of the party, building members’ capabilities as campaigners and thought leaders. 

Come and share your ideas with us. 

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