Louise Crawford

National Co-convenor

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Louise Crawford is an Australian actor and local government councillor with a strong commitment to community life, the arts and environmental action. She has appeared in a wide range of Australian television productions, gaining early recognition in Echo Point and Breakers. She also worked for several decades as a hospitality professional.

Louise was first elected to the City of Port Phillip Council in 2016 and is currently serving her third term representing Elwood Ward. She has served as Deputy Mayor and twice as Mayor.

In 2014, Louise trained with Al Gore through The Climate Reality Project and joined the Labor Party. She later became actively involved in the Labor Environment Action Network (LEAN). Known for her love of campaigning and policy advocacy, Louise brings seriousness of purpose alongside a grounded sense of humour.

John Della Bosca OAM

National Co-convenor

John Della Bosca has built a career grounded in progressive social and environmental policy, with a strong focus on translating good ideas into practical outcomes through effective strategy and campaigning. He has held senior leadership roles across progressive organisations, including as a trade union official, ALP National Executive member and General Secretary of the NSW Labor Party, and played a leadership role in successive NSW Labor governments. He pioneered key elements of marginal seat campaigning and continues to advise Labor nationally and at state level.

A long-standing advocate for disadvantaged communities, his achievements include the establishment of Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Centre and leadership of the Every Australian Counts campaign. He currently consults in disability and mental health and has served on numerous boards. John is a Member of the Order of Australia and a recipient of the Ted Noffs Humanitarian Award.

Janaline Oh

National Secretary

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Janaline is a former diplomat who, over 30 years, represented Australia in negotiations over UN climate and biodiversity treaties, Pacific regional fisheries, EU agricultural, environment and trade issues, and bilateral agreements with China and Hong Kong. 

Since leaving diplomatic service, Janaline has campaigned on climate action, biodiversity conservation and the eradication of racism. She joined the Australian Labor Party because only governments can set the national policy agenda and implement real change.

Janaline believes that lasting change must be built on consensus and inclusion, and she is determined to leave her children a better planet than the one she inherited.

Jude Menon

National Campaign Organiser

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