What happened in 1921?
This "socialist objective" was introduced.
What is the ALP?
The Australian Labor Party
Since when has it been in opposition of at the federal level?
Since the 2013 election.
Where does the party have branches?
In each state and territory.
Can you name two of the states where Labor is in government?
Victoria and Queensland,
Who is Bill Shorten?
The party's federal parliamentary leader
When did he start?
October 13 2013
Which government failed to nationalise the private banks?
the Chifley government
How does the current National Platform describe the party?
"a modern social democratic party"
And how else?
"the party of opportunity and security for working people" and "a party of active government".
What have governments not attempted since the 1940's?
"democratic socialisation" of any industry
Who does the party compete against?
the Liberal/National Coalition
What has Labor's constitution said for a long time?
"The Australian Labor Party is a democratic socialist party and 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 in these fields".
How was Labor spelled before 1912?
Labour