Registration
There are several ways to attend Conference, depending on your involvement with the Party, affiliated unions or participating organisations.
Observers can register for conference here: ALP Conference Registration
For enquiries, please contact the ALP Conference Team at info@laborconference.org.au.
Delegates and Proxy Delegates
Delegates and Proxies are elected or appointed by State and Territory Branches. Registration in this category is by invitation only.
A registration fee applies. Further details will be provided directly to registrants by email.
Party Observers
Current ALP members may attend as Party Observers at no cost.
During the online registration process, members will be required to upload proof of membership for Branch verification. This must be a document displaying your membership number, such as:
- your membership card
- a letter of support from your Branch
- a receipt for payment of membership fees
Membership status will be verified as part of the registration approval process.
When collecting your Conference pass at the Adelaide Convention Centre, you must present valid photo identification.
Union Observers
Members of affiliated unions may attend at no cost with evidence of membership or a letter of support from their union.
Members of non-affiliated unions may attend as General Observers for a fee of $550 per person and must provide evidence of membership or a letter of support from their union.
Evidence of membership or letters of support must be uploaded during the online registration process and will be reviewed as part of the approval process.
When collecting your Conference pass at the Adelaide Convention Centre, you must present valid photo identification.
General Observers
Individuals attending in a professional or organisational capacity — for example, representatives of community organisations or not-for-profits — may apply as General Observers.
Applications are subject to approval and a registration fee of $550 applies.
If an application is declined, the registration fee will not be charged.
Applicants must upload a letter of support from the organisation they represent during the online registration process. This documentation will be reviewed as part of the approval process.
When collecting your Conference pass at the Adelaide Convention Centre, you must present valid photo identification.
Business Observers
Business Observer attendance is available to members of the Federal Labor Business Forum and other invited guests as part of a separately managed business program.
For enquiries, please email business.forum@cbr.alp.org.au.
Diplomatic and International Attendees
The ALP International Projects Unit has contacted many previous diplomatic and international attendees directly. If you have not yet been contacted and would like to express your interest in attending Conference, please email international.projects@cbr.alp.org.au.
Diplomatic representatives may attend Conference as Diplomatic Observers for a fee of $550.
Diplomatic Observers and invited international guests will have access to the International Lounge and a program of exclusive briefings and engagement opportunities throughout Conference.
Representatives of sister parties and other invited international guests are encouraged to contact the International Projects Unit prior to registration.
All enquiries regarding diplomatic and international attendance should be directed to international.projects@cbr.alp.org.au.
Media
Media attendance is managed separately through a dedicated accreditation process.
For enquiries, please email info@laborconference.org.au.
Labor Engaged ’26
The Fringe and Exhibition Program, Labor Engaged ’26, is managed by the Chifley Research Centre and operates under a separate ticketing process. Tickets may be purchased during registration or onsite during the event.
The ticket price is $50 for waged attendees and $25 for unwaged attendees.
Complimentary tickets to Labor Engaged ’26 are provided to Delegates, Proxies and registered staff.
Further information about Labor Engaged ’26 events will be made available on the Chifley Research Centre website.
For enquiries, please email info@laborfringe.org.au.
Conference Pass
Delegate and Proxy passes will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to Conference.
All other pass holders will be required to collect their pass onsite at the Registration Desk at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The Registration Desk will be open on Wednesday, 22 July from 10am–4pm, Thursday, 23 July (Day 1) from 8am–5pm, Friday, 24 July (Day 2) from 9am–5pm, and Saturday, 25 July (Day 3) from 9am–12pm.
Registration