ALP union affiliations and factional funding
Factional power in Labor flows substantially from affiliated union voting rights in state conferences and federal caucus culture.
Major affiliates (starter map)
| Union / peak | Typical faction lean | Federal relevance |
|---|---|---|
| AWU | Right (NSW/QLD) | Industrial relations, wages |
| CFMEU / construction | Right (variable by state) | High salience after integrity issues |
| United Workers Union | Left–Right split by branch | Care economy, NDIS workforce |
| Australian Education Union | Left (VIC strong) | Schools funding |
| CPSU | Mixed | Public sector wage deals |
| ACTU (peak) | Formal ALP link | Platform and campaign |
What to log
- Union affiliation rule changes at state conference
- Donation or delegate disputes → event log
- AEC annual returns (February) for large union donations to state branches
Sources
- AEC Transparency Register — annual returns, detailed receipts
- Federal donors overview
- State branch annual reports