Abstract
The split in the Australian Labor Party (ALP) of the mid-1950s had long lasting consequences for both the political and industrial wings of the labour movement. In electoral terms the creation of the Democratic Labor Party (DLP), and the DLP's second preference strategy in particular, had adverse consequences for the ALP. This paper re-examines the DLP both in terms as a political party and as a social movement. The paper argues that as a party the DLP was a failure largely due to its narrow focus on anti-communist defence and foreign policies. But as a social movement it was far more successful and its legacy is still evident in 2007, and can be found in the non-labourist social conservatism of the Howard government.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Labour traditions: Proceedings of the Tenth National Labour History Conference, Held at the University of Melbourne, ICT Building Carlton, 4-6 July 2007 |
| Publisher | Australian Society for the Study of Labour History and Business and Labour History Group |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780980388312 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | National Labour History Conference - Duration: 15 Sept 2011 → … |
Conference
| Conference | National Labour History Conference |
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| Period | 15/09/11 → … |
Keywords
- Australian Labor Party
- history
- Australia
- politics and government