The+Nationals

The Nationals are Australia’s second oldest political party. They have been celebrating 90 unbroken years of representation in the federal Parliament since 22 January 2010t. On that day in 1920, 11 members of parliament who had been elected in December 1919 supporting the objectives of the Australian Farmers’ Federal Organisation, unanimously agreed to form an independent political party. The Nationals is //the // party for regional Australia. They are local champions who join to form a national team, to deliver for their communities, regional Australia and the nation They believe the future of regional Australia is primarily important to the future of our nation. They have been focusing on building a stronger regional economy and secure communities, delivering opportunity and prosperity for all regional Australians, and ensuring a sustainable environment. The Nationals provide a considered and commonsense perspective on all elements of Government policy and a balance between Australia’s political extremes. The nationals believe in strong representation in local communities and security for communities and families, through preservation of decent health, safety, social and economic welfare standards. The nationals have an active interest in: - Regional health - Education - Transport - Land and water management - Trade - Social justice - Communications - Climate change <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">- Small business and tourism <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">- Economy and taxation