POLITICAL PARTIES OF AUSTRALIA

By Nathan Nguyen 6B

Australian Labor Party

The Australian Labor Party’s has the objective of the democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange. To the extent necessary to eliminate exploitation and other anti-social features. The leader of the Australian Labor Party is Julia Gillard.

Liberal Party of Australia

The Liberal Party of Australia believe in liberalism and conservatism. The Liberal Party of Australia had been split, forming the Australian Democrats. The leader of the Liberal Party of Australia is Tony Abbott.

National Party of Australia

The National Party of Australia are trying to have conservatism and agrarianism in our country. They traditionally represented graziers, farmers and rural voters. The leader of the National Party of Australia is Warren Truss.

Australian GreensThe Australian Greens believe in ecological sustainability, social justice, grassroots democracy, peace and non- violence. The leader of the Australian Greens is Christine Milne.

Katter’s Australian PartyThe Katter’s Australian Party want social conservatism and protectionism. The Katter’s Australian Party support agricultural interests, opposition to privatisation and deregulation, and strong conservatism on social policy. The leader of Katter’s Australian Party is Bob Katter.

Democratic Labor Party

The Democratic Labor Party believe in anti-economic rationalism, social conservatism and anti-communism. The Democratic Labor Party oppose neo- liberalism. The leader of the Democratic Labor Party is John Madigan.