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The Australian Labor Party was formed largely in response to the conditions highlighted by the Great Shearers' Strike of 1891. Shearers in Australia endured meagre wages and poor working conditions. This led to the formation of the Australian Shearers' Union which, by 1890, had tens of thousands of members. Early in 1891, Manager Charles Fairbain of Logan Downs Station near Clermont, Queensland, required that shearers sign the Pastoralists Association contract of free labour before commencing work. This was an attempt to reduce union influence.
On 5 January 1891 the shearers refused to work unless the station agreed to their union's terms. This marked the beginning of many months of union shearers around Australia downing their tools and going on strike. Tensions escalated as striking shearers formed armed camps outside of towns, and mounted troopers protected non-union labour and arrested strike leaders. Shearers retaliated by burning woolsheds and crops, and committing other acts of sabotage and harassment. By May of 1891, the violent suppression of the strike action forced shearers to give in. The strike, however, highlighted the need for a political party to represent the rights of the union workers; thus was ultimately born the Australian Labor Party. (source: today.wmit.net - May 1)
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When was the Australian Labor Party formed?
1900
Who formed the Austalian labor Party?
It is officially "Australian Labor Party" without a 'u'. The traditional mythology is the party was formed in Barcaldine, Queensland in 1891, however, it is more likely formed in Balmain, NSW. Who specifically is unknown.
When was Australian Young Labor created?
Australian Young Labor was created in 1891.
When was Australian Labor Party created?
Australian Labor Party was created in 1901.
Who Do The Australian Labor Party Represent?
The Australian Labor Party represents the everyday worker, and has strong ties to the Unions in Australia.
When was Bob Brown - Australian Labor politician - born?
Bob Brown - Australian Labor politician - was born on 1933-12-02.
Was Kevin Rudd Labour or Liberal?
Kevin Rudd belongs to the Australian Labor Party.
What political party is Julia Gillard?
Julia Gillard represents the Australian Labor Party.
What labor union was formed in philadelphia in 1869?
The Knights of Labor.
How many government oppositions and independent members are there in each house in Australia?
Currently the House is: Australian Labor Party71 Liberal/National/LNP/CLP Coalition72 Independent5 Australian Greens1 Katter's Australian Party1 and the Senate Liberal/National Coalition - 34 Australian Labor Party - 31 Australian Greens - 9 Democratic Labor Party - 1 Independents - 1
What are the two major Australian parties?
The two major Australian political parties are the Liberal Party of Australia and the Australian Labor Party.
Which of these labor organizations formed a political party in the 1870s?
The National Labor Union formed a political party in the 1870s.
