What was the Australian Labor Party (NSW)?
Q: What was the Australian Labor Party (NSW)?
A: The Australian Labor Party (NSW) was an Australian political party commonly known as Lang Labor. It was the New South Wales branch of the Australian Labor Party which broke away from the national party and acted independently from 1931 to 1936.
Q: What was the main feature of Jack Lang's "Lang Plan"?
A: The main feature of Jack Lang's "Lang Plan" was to stop making loan repayments to foreign banks in order to reduce the effects of the Great Depression.
Q: Who were Jack Beasley and Eddie Ward?
A: Jack Beasley and Eddie Ward were supporters of Jack Lang who were forced out of the federal Caucus when they voted with the United Australia Party Opposition in 1931 to bring down James Scullin's government.
Q: How did this split between Federal and State leaders affect elections?
A: This split between Federal and State leaders caused a huge defeat for Labor at elections, but most of Lang's members had safe working class seats and survived. Supporters of the federal party were known as Federal Labor candidates while those supporting Lang were known as "Lang Labor" candidates.
Q: Who became leader after James Scullin?
A: After James Scullin, John Curtin became leader in 1935.
Q: How did John Curtin reconcile with New South Wales Branch?
A: In February 1936, John Curtin brought about a reconciliation with New South Wales Branch by bringing them back into a united party for future elections.
Q: How many seats did Federal Labor win at 1934 federal election?
A: At the 1934 federal election, Federal Labor won only one seat - Newcastle - in New South Wales.
