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Moving Beyond 100 Years: The “WA Approach” to National Party Survival

2015; Wiley; Volume: 61; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/ajph.12085

1467-8497

John Phillimore, Lance Richard McMahon,

Labor Movements and Unions

Australian Journal of Politics & HistoryVolume 61, Issue 1 p. 37-52 Articles Moving Beyond 100 Years: The "WA Approach" to National Party Survival John Phillimore, John Phillimore John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorLance McMahon, Lance McMahon John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin UniversitySearch for more papers by this author John Phillimore, John Phillimore John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorLance McMahon, Lance McMahon John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 March 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/ajph.12085Citations: 3Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Since its formation in 1913, the Western Australian branch of the National Party has faced many challenges to its survival. Electoral reform removing rural malapportionment in 2005 prompted changes in strategic direction, including abandoning coalition with the Liberal Party and creating a discrete image, branding and policy approach. Holding the balance of power after the 2008 election, the party adopted a post-election bargaining strategy to secure ministries and funding for its "Royalties for Regions" policy. This "WA approach" is distinctive from amalgamation and coalition arrangements embraced elsewhere in Australia. This article updates progress of the strategy following state and federal elections in 2013 and finds that it has been a success measured by increased votes, seats and policy influence and expansion into regional Western Australia to displace Labor. However, its applicability to other branches of the National Party is likely to be limited. Citing Literature Volume61, Issue1March 2015Pages 37-52 RelatedInformation