2. Australian Labor Party The ALP believe in: “Giving all Australians the opportunity to achieve their potential and contribute to their community and national life”. “Treating all Australians with dignity and respect”. “Protect and support children and families and respect the caring responsibilities of parents and family members Goals: “A strong and diverse economy”. “More job opportunities and greater workforce participation”. “Education, early childhood, science and research”. “A clean energy future and protecting our heritage and natural environment”.

3. Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party believe in: “A clean energy future and protecting our heritage and natural environment”. Goals: “We will deliver better education”. “We will deliver stronger borders”. “We will deliver better services including health services”.

4. Australian Greens Greens believe in: ”Promoting meaningful and smart solutions to ensure future generations of Australians have clean air, clean water and clean soil – the Greens are also working in many other areas to champion integrity, decency and fairness”. Goals: “Ecological sustainability” “Grassroots participatory democracy”. “ Peace and non-violence”.

5. National Party of Australia The Nationals believe in: “Strong representation of our local communities and the delivery of positive outcomes on the issues that affect their lives and lifestyles” Goals: to improve? “Education”. “Transport”. “Regional Health”.

6. Katter’s Australian Party Core Values and Principles: “Equality of opportunity”. “Social cohesion”. “Support for those in genuine need while that need exists”. “Respect for all talents, skills and occupations, regardless of the level of formal education required to acquire them”.

7. Democratic Labor Party Principles: “A decent and secure livelihood for all”. ”Responsible government”. “Protection of the constitutional sovereignty of the people”. Goal: “To improve education through schooling”.