Achieving for Country & Regional Australia

The National Party of Australia has been represented in the Federal Parliament ever since its formation over 80 years ago.

It is an independent political party with a proud record of achievement for its constitutents across country and regional Australia.

It has historically delivered for its consitituency by ensuring it is best positioned to be a part of non-Labor Government and so fully participate in the development of policies for Australia.

Balancing Interests

The National Party is a private enterprise organisation. It provides a vital balance, ensuring the interests of people living beyond the largest capitals are taken into full account. Without the National Party, government policy would be determined by a substantial majority of city-based parliamentarians.

Traditional Interests

The Party is a staunch advocate for the nations' wealth generating rural and resource industries. It was born out of farm organisations and still places priority emphasis on agricultural and trade policies.

Reflecting Todays' Needs

Changing political, economic and demographic circumstances have required the Party to broaden its base to the point where it has policies covering the entire range of portfolio interests. It gives special attention to balanced environmental protection and sustainable development, small and family business, regional development, tourism and social and family issues.

It upholds traditional values and fights for a better quality of service, opportunity and life for all people, from remote inland communities to major regional and coastal centres.

Landmark Initiatives

The Party has been responsible for many landmark initiatives for Australia - the Reserve Bank, hospital and medical benefits schemes, the CSIRO, Commonwealth funds for non-government schools, the Australian trade Commissioner Service, the Australian Institute of Sport and abolition of Federal death and fgift duties.

Current Initiatives

In more recent times, the National Party has driven the development of further ground breaking policy directions - the historic Agriculture - Advancing Australia package, the new Roads of National Importance Program, the first ever National Land and Water Resources Audit, the Natural Heritage Trust, the Regional Australia Summit and major increases in funding for coutnry and regional health, education and communications.

Proudly Achieving

Because of the National Party, Australia is moving into the 21 st century with more government attention being focused on country and regional areas than at any time since Federation.

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