Protectionist Party
Former political party in Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Protectionist Party, also known as the Protectionist Liberal Party or Liberal Protectionist Party, was an Australian political party, formally organised from 1887 until 1909, with policies centred on protectionism. The party advocated protective tariffs, arguing it would allow Australian industry to grow and provide employment. It had its greatest strength in Victoria and in the rural areas of New South Wales. Its most prominent leaders were Sir Edmund Barton and Alfred Deakin, who were the first and second prime ministers of Australia.
This article is about the Australian Protectionist Party of 1887–1909. For the current Australian party, see Australian Protectionist Party. For the Swedish party, see Protectionist Party (Sweden).
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Protectionist Party Liberal Protectionist Party | |
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Founded | 7 October 1887; 136 years ago (October 1887)[1][2] |
Dissolved | May 1909; 115 years ago (May 1909) |
Succeeded by | Liberal |
Headquarters | Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
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Political position | Centre[7] |
Colours | Blue |
House of Representatives | 31 / 75 (1901–1903) |
Senate | 11 / 36 (1901–1903) |
New South Wales Legislative Assembly | 66 / 137 (1889–1891) |
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