January 03, 2024

DA Australia December 2023 Newsletter


 

 

DA AUSTRALIA COMING EVENTS

You can check the DA Australia Events page at any time to find in-person and online events hosted by DA Australia, Local Chapters and global caucuses.

DA Queensland – Politics and Pints at the Pig N’ Whistle, Brisbane

Local Chapter Holiday Meet Up.

Dec 7, 5.30pm

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

 

DA NSW – Sydney Coffee and Tax Chat

Tax discussion with DA Taxation Task Force Chair Rebecca Lammers (visiting Australia from the UK)

Vienna Coffee Co, QVB Building, Sydney

Dec 10, 10.30am

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

 

DA Victoria – Melbourne Drinks & Tax Chat

Tax discussion with DA Taxation Task Force Chair Rebecca Lammers (visiting Australia from the UK)

Clocks at Flinders Station, Melbourne

Dec 21, 5.30pm

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

 

DA AUSTRALIA VOLUNTEER JOBS

DA Australia has a large number of volunteer roles to fill for the busy election year to come.  See our Jobs Notice Board for a listing of roles at the local, national and global level.  The notice board includes a description of each role, an estimate of what sort of time commitment is involved, and more.

This month we spotlight volunteer roles at the local, national and global level.

 

Local:

DA Australia is seeking volunteers to lead the activities and initiatives of our ACT Local Chapter.

For more information see the DA Australia Volunteer Jobs Noticeboard and look under the ACT Tab.

 

National:

DA Australia is seeking candidates for these two press liaison roles.

 

ROLE

DESCRIPTION

EXPERTISE/AREA OF INTEREST

HOURS per WEEK

CONTACT PERSON

DA Australia Press Administrator

“Traffic Cop” to take inquiries from Australia media and direct them to DA Australia Press Surrogates

Media experience and comms skills; must be available at short notice at times; training is mandatory

variable, depending on the election cycle

press@democratsabroad.org

         

DA Australia Press Surrogates

DA representative to speak to the Australian media when inquiries are received; must be available at short notice at times; training mandatory

Experience with media, communication skills, comfort in front of the camera

variable, depending on the election cycle

Press@democratsabroad.org

 

 

Global:

The DA Global IT team is seeking candidates for a number of roles.

Click here for more information.  

 

 

PUT 2024 VOTER REGISTRATION ON YOUR CALENDAR

DA recommends you put into your e:calendar of choice a reminder to prepare a 2024 voter registration/ballot request form.  In fact, we can do that for you!  Click here.

 

 

WEBINAR:  SET UP AN ONLINE IRS AND SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT

If you missed the November 17th DA webinar on how to set up an IRS and SS online account, we have you covered.  Click here for a recording of the webinar.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Best wishes for safe travels, warm celebrations and joyful memories made through the festive season!

DA Australia
https://www.democratsabroad.org/