Tasmania Young Labor

President

Stuart Benson

I have been president of Tasmanian Young Labor since 2007.  It was the Iraq war in 2003 which sparked my interst in politics, but it was in response to the former Howard Government's ‘workchoices’ legislation in 2005 that I offically joined the ALP.

I have a strong sense of social justice and belief that everyone should be treated equally. I have studied at the University of Tasmania and have an Arts degree with majors in International Relations and History.

I urge all those who believe progressive politics to join Young Labor and become a voice for young people in the Labor Party.

Senior Vice President

Rebecca White

I am 26 years old and have been a member of AYL Tasmania for several years.

I will be contesting the 2010 State election as a candidate for the Labor party in Lyons.

I am interested in progressing opportunities for regional communities and working towards the goal of a fair and just society.

I have gained a Combined Batchelor degree in Commerce and Arts from the University of Tasmania and I have worked in hospitality, retail, marketing and sales roles. I am currently employed by the Hon Duncan Kerr SC MP, Federal Member for Denison.

Secretary

Simon Monk

I have been a member of the ALP since seeing the light in early 2004. As a student at UTAS, completing a degree in Arts and Law, I have developed a passion for social justice and human rights and recall fondly studying Labor Law under former Attorney-General Peter Patmore during the time workchoices was being torn down. I play hockey and am a committee member for Prince of Wales Wellington HC and am a strong advocate for the UN as a former President and National Convenor of the UN Youth Association. I currently have the pleasure of working for the ALP State Branch and continue the lifelong pleasure of being a Carlton supporter.

Treasurer

Kacee Johnstone

Coming from Burnie, my first taste of politics came at an early age when both my parents was actively involved in the infamous ‘APPM’ dispute – an event which had a strong formative effect on my own politics and inevitably lead to my introduction to the Labor party.

My interest in the party was reactivated after I moved to Hobart for Uni and whilst in my final year studied International Trade and Labor Law during the dark days of Howard’s ‘Work Choices’ legislation.

After finishing my degree I was lucky enough to land a job with Senator Carol Brown whose strong commitment to social justice and progressive social policy has encouraged my greater involvement in the party.

President of Southern Regional Committee

Brenton West

I am a proud North West Coaster who joined the Labor party in 2004 whilst studying Political Science at University.

I possess a keen interest in progressive social politics and workers rights.  I am now lucky enough to work for a Labor Senator.

Also a mad Carlton supporter I urge everyone with a keen interest in the Labor Party policy positions to get involved the Party.

President of Northern Regional Committee

Adam Clarke

I live in Launceston and am involved in campaigns to support Labor issues in Northern Tasmania.

I joined the ALP in 2005 after the bitter disappointment of the 2004 election result. It was Howard’s commitment to the illegal Iraq war that first engaged me with Australian politics.

I joined the ALP because I wanted to be a part of the labour movement, helping to shape and push forward our agenda of social justice, equality and human rights.

The Labor party is the only party that puts the interests of the disadvantaged at the forefront of its policy agenda. It is the Labor party that has been responsible for the great social and economic reforms that have built our modern society. Unlike the Liberals, Labor governments pursue economic reform with an eye towards improving the day to day lives of ordinary people.