A Little History of the Australian Labor Party

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Labour & Industrial Relations, History, Australia & Oceania
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Author: Frank Bongiorno, Nick Dyrenfurth ISBN: 9781742240626
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press Publication: July 1, 2011
Imprint: University of New South Wales Press Language: English
Author: Frank Bongiorno, Nick Dyrenfurth
ISBN: 9781742240626
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
Publication: July 1, 2011
Imprint: University of New South Wales Press
Language: English

Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Australian Labor Party (ALP)-one of the oldest labor parties in the world and the first to form a government-this short and lively book recounts ALP’s history from its origins during the late 19th century through present day. The book details the party’s numerous successes in winning government at all levels and its policymaking that has transformed lives, as well as demonstrating how the ALP has attracted an extraordinary range of members, parliamentary representatives, leaders, unionists, activists and, indeed, opponents. The ALP has been a central force in Australia throughout the 20th century, and this concise chronicle tells the story of their triumphs and crises, their colorful characters and famed members, and their evolving aspirations.

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Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Australian Labor Party (ALP)-one of the oldest labor parties in the world and the first to form a government-this short and lively book recounts ALP’s history from its origins during the late 19th century through present day. The book details the party’s numerous successes in winning government at all levels and its policymaking that has transformed lives, as well as demonstrating how the ALP has attracted an extraordinary range of members, parliamentary representatives, leaders, unionists, activists and, indeed, opponents. The ALP has been a central force in Australia throughout the 20th century, and this concise chronicle tells the story of their triumphs and crises, their colorful characters and famed members, and their evolving aspirations.

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