Australian Workers Party

Australian Workers Party
Abbreviation AWP
President Shane Brooks
Secretary Mark Ptolemy
Founded February 2017
Ideology Anti-Neoliberalism
Modern Monetary Theory
Social democracy
Political position Centre-left to left-wing
Colours           Orange and blue
Slogan Real people, real voices, real choices
Website
www.australianworkersparty.org

The Australian Workers Party (AWP) is an Australian political party which registered with the Australian Electoral Commission in February 2017[1].

AWP was formed in response to the continual expansion of economic neoliberalism pursued and implemented by successive Australian governments. The party holds that Australia's main political parties both follow neoliberal economic philosophies which have led to unacceptable levels of unemployment, underemployment, workforce casualisation, the deterioration of workers rights, worker exploitation, the emergence of the working poor and inefficient policies affecting Australia's workforce.

Whilst generally progressive in other policy areas and standing for "social and economic justice"[2], the party retains its focus on macroeconomics and rejects neoliberal assertions which have become accepted as mainstream. As such, the party subscribes to the economic branch of Modern Monetary Theory and advocates an economy which prioritises full employment. Notably, the party advocates the implementation of a job guarantee.

AWP is yet to compete in a Federal or State election.

References

  1. ↑ 26, corporateName=Australian Electoral Commission; address=50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT 2600; contact=13 23. "Current register of political parties". Australian Electoral Commission.
  2. ↑ Mamo, Erin (14 August 2017). "New party has strong local flavour".
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