Beyond Belief: What Future for Labor?: Quarterly Essay 6

Discover the thought-provoking insights in "Beyond Belief: What Future for Labor?" This compelling Quarterly Essay, crafted by esteemed author John Button, delves into the current challenges faced by the Australian Labor Party (ALP). With a critical lens, Button explores the decline in faith among the 'True Believers' and the party's struggle to attract new members. His analysis unveils the inner factions that prioritize power over principles and scrutinizes the relationship between unions and the ALP. This essay is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian politics, political reform, and the future of labor movements. Button passionately advocates for a revival of ideas and ideals within the party, reminding us of the hopeful vision outlined by Chifley. This uniquely insightful work combines political history with contemporary critique, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone dedicated to understanding the evolution of labor rights in Australia. The trade paperback format, published by Black Inc in 2002, is in brand-new condition, ready for you to explore. Experience the urgency and clarity of Button's writing as he poses critical questions about the viability of the ALP in its current state, urging new believers to step forth. This product offers FREE shipping, ensuring that you can swiftly access the vital perspectives within. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available. Expect delivery in up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863951470
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2002
Publisher: Black Inc


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What has happened to the faith of the True Believers and why is the ALP so bad at recruiting new members? He offers a tough-minded analysis of what went wrong in the last election and asks why the Labor Party has turned its back on its destiny as a party of reform.
Here is a very cool account of the factions which seem to stand for nothing but their own power bases, and the unions who both give and get little from the ALP. In a withering analysis, John Button looks at the quality of Labor members and the short-sightedness of a party turning its back on ideas. This is an essay by a man who still believes in Chifley's light on the hill but who thinks the only hope lies with New Believers.
'Beyond Belief represents one of the coolest and most disheartening accounts of a great political party this country has seen. This is the Australian Labor Party seen from the perspective of an elder statesman who has an absolute belief ... in the moral superiority of the Labor cause but who seriously doubts whether the ALP will ever achieve government again and who distinctly implies that in its present state it is not fit for it.' -Peter Craven, Introduction
'After the election debacle some people blamed the Tampa and September 11. But the simple fact is that the ALP had not built an adequate policy profile or built up sufficient enthusiasm and respect for its style of politics. Without these, it had no hope of differentiating its position on refugees and asylum seekers from the government's when this became the key issue of the election.' -John Button, Beyond Belief

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