Coalition (Australia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Coalition
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| Leader | Scott Morrison |
| Deputy leader | Michael McCormack |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters | Canberra, ACT |
| Ideology | Conservatism Liberal conservatism Conservative liberalism Economic liberalism Classical liberalism Agrarianism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| House of Representatives |
77 / 151 (51%)
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| Senate |
35 / 76 (46%)
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The Liberal–National Coalition is a group of political parties in Australia. They work together to form one of the two main teams in Australian federal politics. Their main opponent is the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
This group is made up of the Liberal Party and the National Party. They share similar ideas about how the country should be run. The Coalition has been in charge of the government since the 2013 federal election. They were re-elected most recently in the 2019 Australian federal election. The group is led by Scott Morrison, who has been the Prime Minister of Australia since August 2018.
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What is the Coalition?
The Liberal–National Coalition is an alliance. This means different political parties have agreed to work together. They join forces to try and win elections and form the government. In Australia, the Coalition is known as a "centre-right" group. This means their ideas are generally more about individual freedom and less government control. They also focus on strong economic growth.
How the Coalition Works
When the Liberal Party and the National Party work together, they have more power. They can win more seats in the Australian Parliament. This helps them form the government. They agree on many policies, even though they are separate parties.
Key Ideas of the Coalition
The Coalition believes in a mix of ideas. These include:
- Conservatism: This means they often want to keep traditional ways of doing things. They also believe in strong families and communities.
- Liberalism: This part focuses on economic freedom. It means they support businesses and less government rules for the economy.
- Agrarianism: This idea is important to the National Party. It means they care a lot about farmers and people living in country areas.
History of the Coalition
The Liberal–National Coalition has a long history in Australian politics. The two parties have worked together for many years. This partnership helps them compete against other major parties, like the Labor Party.
Leaders of the Coalition
The leader of the main party in the Coalition (usually the Liberal Party) becomes the Prime Minister of Australia if they win the election. Scott Morrison is the current leader of the Coalition. He is also the Prime Minister. The National Party also has a leader, who often becomes the Deputy Prime Minister.
The Coalition in Government
When the Coalition wins an election, they form the government. This means they are in charge of making decisions for the country. They decide on laws, how money is spent, and how Australia deals with other countries. They have been in government for several years, winning elections in 2013 and 2019.
Images for kids
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Political advertisement in The Bulletin promoting the Coalition at the 1943 federal election
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See also
In Spanish: Coalición (Australia) para niños
