From 1909 until 2009, the Protectionist Party did not exist.
There was no longer a need for its protectionist policies. However,
the Australian Protectionist Party re-formed in 2009, planning to
register as a political party to contest the next federal election.
To date (September 2009) it has not yet gained enough members in
order to be able to register as a political party, and campaigning
is continuing. See the related link for up-to-date information on
the new Australian Protectionist Party.