We highly recommend bringing a mobile or tablet device, as this gives you the best experience as a delegate. If you don't have your own device, you can still participate fully as a delegate by following the debate on the projection screen.

You can appoint your proxy by logging in and using the Proxy Manager, which lets you appoint a proxy from the credentialed list of eligible delegates. Alternatively, you can appoint them using the paper form, which your proxy can present at the registration desk on the day.

Administrative Committee and Member of Parliament delegates cannot appoint proxies.

Union delegates cannot appoint their own proxies; these must be appointed by the relevant representative from that union.

Only delegates are permitted on the conference floor. Party members may register as observers by emailing Party Office.

By Car

There is paid parking behind the QT on Marcus Clarke Street and in the New Acton precinct. Paid parking is also available near the Shine Dome on Gordon Street, a five-minute walk to QT.

Other carparks include One City Hill parking station on Knowles Place, and parking near Lake Burley Griffin on the Acton Waterfront, with a footbridge north across Parkes Way connecting to the QT Hotel, as well as the City West Car Park on Allsop Street.

The pickup and drop off zone for QT is located at the front entrance on London Circuit. Rideshare services and taxis will use this entrance.

Parking under QT is very limited and will likely be unavailable on a weekend.

Please note due to construction, some parking around QT will be limited.

Public Transport

We encourage delegates and attendees to use public transport where possible; Alinga St Light Rail Station and the City Bus Interchange are both a 10 to 15-minute walk from the QT.

For more information on public transport visit: www.transport.act.gov.au

Conference will begin at 8.30am. The registration desk will be open from 7.45am.

Collect your delegate voting card at the Registration Desk first. This card gives you access to the conference floor and catering area.

Conference will be held on level 1. Make your way upstairs and collect your voting card at the Registration Desk. This card gives you access to the conference floor and catering area.

You cannot enter the Conference floor or vote without a delegate voting card.

Each delegation has an allocated number of seats. You'll be directed to your delegation's seating block when you enter the conference floor, and we will have seating maps available.

Please sit with your delegation where possible, though we understand delegates will need to move around.

Please note any accessibility requirements when you complete your registration form.

We encourage delegates to remain at QT in case there are changes to the agenda and you need to vote.

If you would like to leave, you can complete a proxy form. Please ensure you have your delegate voting card before returning to Conference floor.

All delegates will have access to the online portal. You can follow the agenda and proceedings throughout the day on the Portal.

You can propose Amendments to any existing motions, or new General Resolutions, by making a submission through the Amendments page on the online Portal.

To ensure we are able to move through the agenda, we strongly encourage delegates to propose amendments before 20 August.

Submissions for General Resolutions from Delegates will close at 5:00pm on Friday 14 August. General Resolutions received from now until Friday 14 August will go to the Agenda Committee for approval before being added to the agenda.

Amendments will close 5:00pm Friday 20 August.

If you wish to move or second a motion, register your intention using the Speaker Registration page, or in person at the Support Desk on the day.

Where more than one person wishes to register their intention to move or second a motion, priority is given in the following order:
1. Delegates who originally moved or seconded the motion at a party unit
2. Delegates who belong to a delegation that proposed the motion
3. Any other delegate

If you wish to speak for or against a motion, register your intention using the Speaker Registration page on the online Conference Portal, or in person at the Support Desk on the day.

For rule changes, votes are always counted by a small team of tellers appointed by the Chair. For all other votes, the Chair makes a determination "on the voices" unless a delegate calls for a count. See the Standing Orders for a more detailed explanation of how votes are counted.

The Standing Orders set out how Conference is conducted, including procedure and rules of debate. You can read the Standing Orders here.

The Agenda Committee sets the agenda with the aim of all general resolutions being heard on Conference Day. If we are running behind, we may refer some general resolutions to the next Branch Council for debate.

Every effort will be made to debate all general resolutions on Conference Day, but this is not guaranteed.

There are two lifts from the main lobby of QT to level one.

The conference will be held on level one; there are no stairs into the Conference floor, food area or meeting rooms.

The disabled bathrooms are located on the ground floor.

We will have a quiet space available to all Conference attendees once Conference begins.

Please note that we will not have closed captions available.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please let the team know when you register or contact us at info@act.alp.org.au

To ensure the Conference floor is accessible, there will be no desks on the floor. Tables will be available in meeting rooms and towards the back of the Conference room for delegates to use.

Tea, coffee and snacks are available to delegates all day in the catering area. Other options are open on Saturdays around New Acton and City West, including Močan & Green Grout, Roy Jr, The Cupping Room and Fav Cup.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be served in the catering area.

Non-delegates may only access the catering area if they purchase a catering pass.

You are welcome to bring snacks with you. Please do not bring hot food or nuts to the venue.

Yes, childcare services will be provided by Woden Community Services, who hold all relevant qualifications and certificates.

Childcare will be located in the Eureka room on the ground floor; the entrance is at the back of the QT near the outdoor deck area.

Please ensure you pack your child's or children's food.

If you require childcare, please let us know when you register.

If you have any questions or problems on the day, please go to the Support Desk for assistance.

Charging is available around the conference floor and around the QT Hotel, in the lobby, restaurant and other public areas. We recommend you bring your own charger.

For technical support with the Delegate Portal before Conference, email info@act.alp.org.au or call 02 6247 4066.

On the day of Conference, tech support is available from the Support Desk, which can assist with Delegate Portal issues and basic device problems.

When you appoint a proxy using the online Proxy Manager, they're automatically granted access to the Delegate Area online and sent an email inviting them to register.

Proxies appointed using the paper form will be granted a login at the time of registration on the day of Conference.

Go to the Support Desk for assistance. If they can't get your device working, they may offer you an emergency backup device, subject to availability.

Voting opens at 11am and closes at the end of the lunch break, or 1:30pm, whichever is later. Voting is located out the door from the conference floor, down the hallway to the left. Signs will be posted.

Positions up for election by a ballot of conference delegates are:

• Branch Secretary (1)
• Administrative Committee members (15)
• General Returning Officer (1)
• Women's Coordinator (1)
• Rules and Boundaries Committee members (15)
• Credentials Committee members (7)
• Board of Directors of the Canberra Labor Club (6)
• Board of Directors of the 1973 Foundation (1)
• Campaign Committee (6)

Fill out a Nomination Form and send it to gro@act.alp.org.au, or submit it in person at Party Office. Nominations for all positions elected at Conference close at 5pm on Thursday 27 August 2026.