The DLP has a long history of standing up for the most disadvantaged communities in our society. We remain committed to reforming poker machine laws. Gambling brings billions of dollars to the government but at a destructive and catastrophic…
THE DLP SUPPORTS A PARENTAL CHOICE OF EDUCATION TYPE The DLP proposes a per capita voucher funding for all primary and secondary schooling. The parents of each child will receive a voucher reflecting the cost to the State of that…
THE DLP SUPPORTS THE BUILDING OF NEW RESERVOIRS The DLP supports the building of new reservoirs for the conservation of water and to mitigate the damage by flooding. A detailed and accurate report should be conducted, and made public, to…
THE DLP BELIEVES IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE TRADE SYSTEM The DLP will limit imports from countries where the workers are not provided with basic worker’s rights. At present our domestic markets are flooded with goods produced overseas by companies…
THE DLP SUPPORTS AUSTRALIA’S THREE PILLAR RETIREMENT SYSTEM The DLP will introduce legislation to: Abolish the Superannuation Guarantee age limit. Re-instate the level of government co-contributions for voluntary member contributions. Prevent future legislative changes that reduce member benefits. Introduce government…
THE DLP BELIEVES IN EQUITABLE ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY EDUCATION The DLP will make the following changes to increase the quality of life for students and to ensure equitable access to university education. The DLP believes in retaining Start Up Scholarships…
THE DLP IS STRONGLY COMMITTED TO SMALL & FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS The DLP firmly opposes undue and excessive Federal, State & Local Government bureaucracy for small business operators. There should be a cut back on government agencies, and further red-tape should…
THE DLP SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL AUSTRALIA The DLP supports a nationwide bushfire mitigation plan, funded by both federal and state governments, following the West Australian model. We will tighten the building regulations in fire-prone areas and we will…
THE DLP BELIEVES IN DEVELOPING AUSTRALIA The DLP believes in fostering one national identity, one national allegiance for our citizens, and the national flag. The DLP rejects politically-imposed multiculturalism and instead believes in fostering a cosmopolitan community. We further believe…
THE DLP BELIEVES EVERY AUSTRALIAN IS ENTITLED TO ACCESS HEALTH SERVICES The Federally-funded Medicare scheme should remain the main provider of general practice services. Health policies must integrate hospitals with primary care and community based services. Faith-based hospitals and health…