For a kinder, gentler Australia
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Our goal is to conserve and enrich society and social relationships. The things that matter to most to us - families, neighbourhoods, caring for others, voluntary activity, self-development and the character of people, local economies, local communities - are the things that matter least to our politicians. Political parties of both Right and Left have ignored society for a century in their obsession with the market and the state. Neo-liberalism on the Right (the rule of the market) and managerialism on the Left (the rule of bureaucracy) have dominated politics. Together they have corroded society, undermined personal and social responsibility, weakened community, and turned unique individuals into clients and customers, wage labourers and punters, detached from their relationships and communities.
The Conservative Party has been formed to strengthen society and challenge both neo-liberalism and managerialism. There is a tradition in Australia of people gathering in local communities to help themselves, build social relationships and make a difference. This tradition stands in sharp opposition to the assumptions of neo-liberalism and managerialism.
Social relationships - not the market, or the state - should be the prism through which we assess policy. This is common sense. This is the Australian tradition. Neither Left nor Right. We warmly invite you to join us.
National Council
Call for Expressions of Interest
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to express your interest in joining
our inaugural National Council