What major events have happened in the Australian Labor Party?

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) is one of the two major political parties in Australia. It was founded in 1891 and has been in government for a total of 59 years, including the current term.

Some of the major events in the ALP's history include:

The 1891 ALP Conference

This conference, held in Sydney, saw the formation of the Australian Labor Party. The party's first platform included policies such as the eight-hour day, the right to vote for women, and the nationalisation of major industries.

The 1916 Labor Split

The Labor Party split in 1916 over the issue of conscription for World War I. The majority of the party, led by Billy Hughes, supported conscription, while a minority, led by William Spence, opposed it. The split resulted in the formation of the Nationalist Party.

The 1921 Labor Conference

This conference, held in Brisbane, saw the ALP adopt the "Objective of Socialism". This objective is still included in the party's platform today.

The 1949 Labor Split

The Labor Party split again in 1949 over the issue of communism. The majority of the party, led by Ben Chifley, opposed communism, while a minority, led by Arthur Calwell, supported it. The split resulted in the formation of the Democratic Labor Party.

The 1972 Labor Conference

This conference, held in Canberra, saw the ALP adopt the "Platform of Social Democracy". This platform is still included in the party's platform today.

The 1983 Labor Election Victory

The ALP won the 1983 federal election, ending the Liberal Party's seven-year period in government. Bob Hawke became Prime Minister of Australia.

The 1991 Labor Election Victory

The ALP won the 1991 federal election, with Paul Keating becoming Prime Minister.

The 2007 Labor Election Victory

The ALP won the 2007 federal election, with Kevin Rudd becoming Prime Minister.

The 2010 Labor Election Victory

The ALP won the 2010 federal election, with Julia Gillard becoming Prime Minister.

The 2013 Labor Election Victory

The ALP won the 2013 federal election, with Kevin Rudd returning as Prime Minister.