Opposition to Mandatory Vaccinations “While the DLP is not opposed to vaccinations, we oppose all forms of mandatory medication as well as any coercive, deceptive or threatening measures by governments and employers.” Motion passed by the DLP Federal Executive, Tuesday…
The DLP has adopted a new Energy Policy, following work undertaken by the Energy Policy Development Committee. The policy’s key objectives are: To deliver affordable and reliable energy for households, agriculture, retail and manufacturing industries; and To stimulate Australian production…
The Act passed the upper house of the Victorian Parliament in February 2021 and will come into operation in 2022. In addition to obviously harmful practices such as aversion therapy or shock therapy, it bans counselling, therapy, treatment, advice, even…
Vote No to Shop Trading Hours Deregulation in South Australia The South Australian Liberal Government is introducing legislation into Parliament to create a referendum on the Shop Trading Bill 2021 at the next State Election. Whichever party forms Government will…
The Epoch Times has reported on the horrific and terribly concerning human rights abuses in China. Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) took control in 1949, it has been persecuting citizens and suppressing spiritual groups. Recently, several reports have confirmed how…
The Victorian Government’s Change and Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill intends not to just prohibit change or suppression practices, but to “denounce” them and to “eliminate” them. This is ominous – like a star chamber or Inquisition. We will always…
A reflection on pro-life policy, submitted by a Member from Victoria Being pro-life means so much more than advocating the banning or restricting of abortion. Indeed, a truly authentic and consistent pro-life position requires a comprehensive framework of policies that…
The DLP wants to see a complete review of our involvement in the Lima Declaration and other agreements that have so severely disadvantaged Australian business and our economy. In 1975, with no public consultation, the ALP government of Gough Whitlam…
Vale John Madigan 21/07/1966 – 16/06/2020 Rest in Peace Democratic Labour Party members across Australia are saddened to hear the news that former DLP Senator John Madigan died on the morning of 16 June 2020. John died peacefully in…
Tasmanian State Secretary Wayne Williams is leading the DLP’s call for a major increase in Federal funding of infrastructure in Tasmania. Projects as varied as the acquisition of a floating dock to repair and maintain ships, to the construction of…