WE BELIEVE IN PUTTING AUSTRALIANS FIRST, NOT FOREIGN COMPETITORS We believe in establishing a self-reliant and secure Australia. Our position on foreign ownership is as follows: Australian land, industry, manufacturing and agriculture should be reclaimed and a controlling percentage of…
HUMAN DIGNITY AND THE COMMON GOOD Immigration must have in mind the common good; it cannot destroy or overwhelm a nation. A proportional immigration has always been a healthy development in a society since it injects new life and qualities…
THE DLP UPHOLDS WORKPLACE RELATIONS POLICIES BUILT UPON THE PRINCIPLES OF: A decent and secure livelihood for all through wage justice, fair rewards for enterprise, and adequate social security Limits upon the concentrations of power in both corporate business and…
The DLP has a long history of standing up for the most disadvantaged communities in our society. This Victorian Election, the DLP remains committed to reforming poker machine laws. Gambling brings billions of dollars to the government but at…
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…