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Australian Labor Party — Australia · founded 1901 | PoliticaHub

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Australian Labor Party

Party · Printed May 12, 2026 · politicahub.com/party/australian-labor-party-au

Australia's main centre-left party. Oldest political party in the country with close ties to unions.

Key Facts

founded year

1901

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ideology does Australian Labor Party follow?: A: Australian Labor Party is ideologically aligned with Social Democracy.
Q: When was Australian Labor Party founded?: A: Australian Labor Party was founded in 1901, about 125 years ago.
Q: Who is associated with Australian Labor Party?: A: Politicians connected to Australian Labor Party on this site include Adam Bandt, Anthony Albanese.
Q: Where does Australian Labor Party operate?: A: Australian Labor Party operates in Australia.
Q: What is Australian Labor Party?: A: Australia's main centre-left party. Oldest political party in the country with close ties to unions.

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Ideologically tied to Social Democracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ideology does Australian Labor Party follow?: Australian Labor Party is ideologically aligned with Social Democracy.
When was Australian Labor Party founded?: Australian Labor Party was founded in 1901, about 125 years ago.
Who is associated with Australian Labor Party?: Politicians connected to Australian Labor Party on this site include Adam Bandt, Anthony Albanese.
Where does Australian Labor Party operate?: Australian Labor Party operates in Australia.
What is Australian Labor Party?: Australia's main centre-left party. Oldest political party in the country with close ties to unions.

Australia's main centre-left party. Oldest political party in the country with close ties to unions.

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Social Democracy

Center-left ideology that accepts electoral democracy and a market economy but insists that the state must reduce inequality, protect workers, and provide strong social insurance. It usually aims to reform capitalism rather than abolish it.

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Center-left ideology that accepts electoral democracy and a market economy but insists that the state must reduce inequality, protect workers, and provide strong social insurance. It usually aims to reform capitalism rather than abolish it.

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