PATRONS
OUR PATRONS
The Hon Daniel ANDREWS AC
Former Premier of Victoria (2014-2023)
The Hon. Dan Andrews AC served as Victoria’s 48th Premier between 2014 and 2023. He is the longest-serving Labor Premier in Victorian history, having secured three election victories by record margins.
His leadership was defined by action and achievement. The biggest ever infrastructure program together with unparalleled investments in health, education, skills and renewable energy are hallmarks of his time as Premier.
A progressive social reform agenda and a focus on international engagement, productivity, technology and research were also key to his leadership.
During his years as Premier, Dan also led a team that dealt with some of the most significant challenges in decades. From fire to flood to global pandemic Dan is acknowledged as a leader of conviction with unparalleled communication and policy skills.
Before entering Parliament, Dan was the Party Vice Secretary in Victoria. Prior to serving as Premier and Party Leader, Dan was a reforming Health Minister and Minister with responsibility for regulatory affairs. Dan left politics in September 2023, and at that time, was Australia’s longest serving ‘First Minister’.
Dan met his wife Catherine at Monash University’s Mannix College. They married in 1998 and they live in Mulgrave with their three children, Noah, Grace and Joseph. His interests include, history, biography and golf.
OUR PATRONS
Nova Peris OAM OLY
Professional Athlete
OUR OBJECTIVES
To further our aims and values, Labor Friends of Israel works constructively and collaboratively using the democratic processes of the ALP (Australian Labor Party), including conferences, advocacy, parliamentary scrutiny and debates, and grassroots events and campaigning activities, to:
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Promote peace wherever possible by supporting and promoting the Australian Labor party’s consistent and long-standing policy for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and strengthen support for the Jewish state and a two-state solution across the Labor Party;
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Encourage respect for the Australian Jewish community through constructive and informed discussion about Israel and the Middle East within the labour movement;
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Foster the fraternal relationship between the Australian Labor Party and the Israeli Labor Party, build closer links between Labor parliamentarians, the Israeli Labor party, and other progressive Israeli and Palestinian politicians, trade unions, civic society groups and individuals.
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Promote continuing friendship with Israel and further exchange with Australia in areas such as science, technology, environment, commerce, academia and culture.
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Build friendship and understanding with the Jewish community and the Australian Labor Party.
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Conduct campaigns to help create a lasting peace in the Middle East with Israel safe, secure and recognised within its borders; living alongside a democratic, independent Palestinian state
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Support Labor candidates and campaigns, consistent with our values, to win elections and form and retain Labor governments.