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John Curtin House

Holding company owned by the Australian Labor Party

John Curtin House Limited is a Canberra-based holding company owned by the Australian Labor Party (ALP), named after John Curtin House, a building in Barton, Canberra which was the former headquarters of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). The building is in turn named after the former Labor Prime Minister (1941–1945), John Curtin.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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John Curtin House Limited is a Canberra-based holding company owned by the Australian Labor Party (ALP), named after John Curtin House, a building in Barton, Canberra which was the former headquarters of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). The building is in turn named after the former Labor Prime Minister (1941–1945), John Curtin.2

How it started

History

John Curtin House Limited (JCH) was founded and incorporated by the Australian Labor Party in 1975 and primarily exists as a property investment firm, deriving much of its income from property sub-leases. It also derives income from fees imposed on elected ALP parliamentarians through "software levies."

From 1992 to 2005, John Curtin House Limited was involved in a controversial scheme where the Australian National Audit Office paid above-market rent for premises at Centenary House, at a profit to the Labor Party.

In 2002–2003, John Curtin House gave $1,235,000 to the Australian Labor Party, making it the ALP's single largest donor.

Critics say John Curtin House Limited exists as a front to hide the identities of donors to the Australian Labor Party.

From Wikipedia’s article on John Curtin House, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • Australian Labor Party

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Sources

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