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…
DetailsTHE 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…
DetailsTHE 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…
DetailsTHE 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…
DetailsTHE 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…
DetailsTHE 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…
DetailsTHE DLP BELIEVES THAT AUSTRALIA SHOULD INCREASE FOREIGN AID The DLP believes that funding in for foreign aid should increase to a level that places Australia in the top 10 countries in terms of percentage of GDP committed to aid.…
DetailsTHE DLP RECOGNISES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS VALUED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY Australians with disabilities want to be in charge of their lives. They want access to meaningful jobs, and they want to be able to do things for themselves…
DetailsPlease join the rally to show your support for maintaining the legal possibility for all children to a mum and a dad. Victorian Democratic Labour Party MP Dr Rachel Carling-Jenkins will be one of the speakers at the rally, along…
DetailsTHE DLP CALLS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT BANK A Development Bank will provide numerous benefits for Australia. Not only would it provide safe investment, but it would build ongoing revenue for future infrastructure projects. The bank would…
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