by Debbie Gibson
National Secretary of the Australian Greens
I would like to acknowledge the Dharawal people on whose country I live and work and pay respects to elders and ancestors of this country and recognise the important role we all play in telling truth, enacting treaty, and elevating First Nations voices.
This is my third and final year in the role of National Secretary and I have found the role a rewarding one in terms of helping behind the scenes to facilitate the amazing work our volunteers and elected representatives do for our movement.
The national organisation
At the National level the Greens continue to come together as a movement and make the most effective use of our resources. National Council and the Office Bearer team have been working collegiately through the essential business of ensuring the smooth running of the party and ensuring that our team has the support that they need to campaign for our causes and elections.
A focus of the work this year has been ensuring our governance documents are up to date and fit for purpose. The Governance and Finance Committee and the Constitutional Review Panel have both been instrumental in bringing forward proposals to National Council to amend our Constitution and By Laws to ensure they are up to date.
Another important aspect of the work of the Office Bearer team has been to collaborate with Member Body Office Bearers on a way to resolve conflicts and/or complaints that might arise involving members of different states or territories. This work is ongoing and it has been a great opportunity to work together with volunteers across Australia.
As Secretary, I have been involved with the various National Committees and Working Groups who facilitate so many aspects of the party operation from AGs governance to international Greens affairs. I would like to thank all of those involved for their commitment.
The AG team
As I step down from this role and make way for the next secretary, I would like to thank all of the office bearers, members of National Council and staff who have made my term as secretary a thoroughly rewarding and enjoyable one.
