Stanhope Labor Government returned

Members of ACT Young Labor helped re-elect the Stanhope Labor government in the Legislative Assembly, achieving majority government for the first time in the ACT.

At a local level, members were involved in various candidate teams, with some members working on more than one campaign! Members were involved in letterboxing, door knocking, writing campaign material, organising fundraising events and administration.

During the 2004 federal election campaign, members of ACT Young Labor helped out staffing voting booths, letterboxing and doorknocking; and supported the ACT Labor candidates: Member for Canberra Annette Ellis, Member for Fraser Bob McMullan and Senator for the ACT Kate Lundy. Due to the proximity of the marginal seat of Eden Monaro, Young Labor members were also involved in Candidate Kel Watt's campaign.

Anyone can get involved in the election campaigns; they can be lots of fun and a great way to meet other people in the party.

Bush's visit to Canberra President Bush received a "warm" welcome from Young Labor when he visited Canberra on October 23 2003. Young Labor members helped stage the protest outside Parliament House. The enthusiastic crowd of around 3000 to 4000 heard from Labor MPs Harry Quick, Carmen Lawrence along with other members of parliament. Key speakers included Andrew Wilkie, the ex-Office of National Assessments analyst who resigned over the dodgy Iraq intelligence. Here are some photos of the event. The famous effigy of Bush being kissed by his faithful dog Howard is visible in both pictures.