The Party has a long history in South Australia, first running for elections in 1955. As part of the recent resurgence of the DLP across Australia, we are re-establishing the Party in SA to fight for old-fashioned Labour values such as:
  • Strong families – the basic building block of society.
  • Workers’ rights – everyone should be able to find gainful employment and be able to support a family.
  • Supporting small businesses and co-operatives
  • Fighting against shop trading hours deregulation.
  • Religious freedoms and the right to life.
  • A sensible response to Covid-19 that balances health considerations with the livelihoods of small business owners and workers.
  • Improving the affordability of housing in South Australia.
  • Rebuilding our manufacturing capability, starting with Government contracts.
  • Significantly improved services to regional areas.
We are beholden to neither big business or special interests and we are an independent voice to fight for working South Australians. We are not career politicians; we are everyday workers, business owners and volunteers. We love our state and we are passionate about fighting to make it an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

To learn more about our Party, go to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
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1940s - 50s

B. A. Santamaria creates Industrial Groups to oppose the ascendant power of the Communist Party of Australia within the unions and the ALP.

1/08/1946
 

1955

Federal ALP leader "Doc" Evatt attacks the Industrial Groups and blames them for defeat at the 1949 election

8/07/1955
 

Early 1955

Federal ALP dissolves the Victorian state executive and begins expelling Industrial Group supporters from the party.

2/02/1955
 

19 April 1955

Expelled ALP members vote to bring down the Victorian Government

19/04/1955
 

May 1955

Labor (Anti-Communist) forms branches around Australia including in South Australia.

25/05/1955
 

28 May 1955

The expelled ALP members contest the Victorian election as the Labor (Anti-Communist) Party, winning 12.6% of the vote, but winning only one seat.

28/05/1955
 

10 December 1955

Labor (Anti-Communist) contests its first Federal election, running three candidates in SA.

Learn More10/12/1955
 

3 March 1956

Labor (Anti-Communist) SA contests its first State election, running in 10 seats. Labor (A-C) won 7.44% of the overall vote, achieving 25% in Edwardstown.

3/03/1956
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