ALP Conference 2023
First Dog on the Moon
The Australian Labor Party National Conference, held triennially, is touted as an opportunity for delegates to debate and make alterations to the party’s platform. First Dog on the Moon suggests that Labor would not countenance creating real social change, including effectively addressing emissions reduction and reducing inequality. The conference ended with no substantial changes made to Labor’s policy positions.
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