About Labor

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The Labor Party is Australia’s oldest and largest political party.

Established in 1891, Labor has a proud history of achievement for the people of Australia. Today the Party plays an important role in providing greater opportunity and a fair go for all Australians.

The Australian Labor Party aims to improve the lives and protect the rights and conditions of working people.

SA Labor believes in:

• A strong economy – we delivered South Australians a triple-A credit rating and 50,000 more jobs.
• Rebuilding our public hospitals – 1349 extra nurses and 349 extra doctors.
  
• Quality education – over $2000 extra per student, more teachers and smaller class sizes for Reception,Year 1 and Year 2.
• A safer community – more police on the street.
• A sustainable environment – stepped up South Australia’s commitment to protecting and conserving our precious natural heritage.
• Fostering creativity – innovation in sectors ranging from manufacturing to the Arts.