What was the National Labor Party?
Q: What was the National Labor Party?
A: The National Labor Party was an Australian political party that existed for only three months. It was formed by Prime Minister Billy Hughes after he was forced out of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
Q: Why did Hughes form the new party?
A: Hughes formed the new party because he still wanted conscription for World War I, which had been rejected by the people in a 1916 vote. He and his followers wanted a socially radical and nationalist party that would support their views.
Q: How long did the National Labor Party exist?
A: The National Labor Party only existed for three months.
Q: Who led the Commonwealth Liberal Party (CLP)?
A: Joseph Cook led the Commonwealth Liberal Party (CLP).
Q: What happened to the National Labor Party in 1917?
A: In 1917, the National Labor Party joined with the Commonwealth Liberal Party to form a new party called the Nationalist Party of Australia, with Hughes as leader.
Q: Did it have any organisational structure?
A: No, it did not have any organisational structure as it was never a proper political party.
Q: Where did they get support from?
A: They got support from some trade union officials and Labour Party branches, particularly in Western Australia and Tasmania.
