I would like to thank Karl Bitar for his leadership of the organisational wing of the Australian Labor Party over the last two and a half years.
He has been a tireless worker for Federal Labor during that time and his efforts, calm demeanour and leadership under pressure helped us be re-elected in 2010 allowing us to deliver our plans to make Australia a stronger and fairer society.
Karl brought many attributes to the job including his strategic thinking and his desire to broaden Labor's interaction with its supporters and the wider community by overhauling our online capacity.
I thank Karl for his strong commitment, leadership and professionalism and he will be missed by the ALP.
On a personal note I wish him, his wife Joanna and his children all the very best for the future.