THE GOOD FIGHT.

The article analyzes the evolution of the Australian Labor Party's (ALP) voter base and political identity from the 1960s to the present. It highlights how Labor’s traditional working-class, unionized base has significantly diminished due to economic and social changes, with current Labor support relying partly on inherited party loyalty, uncritical acceptance of the two-party system, and moderate policy preferences. The article also contrasts Labor’s historical role as a party of progressive initiative with its current position as the "natural party of government," maintaining power through centrist policies rather than transformative change. This shift reflects broader changes in Australian politics, including the rise of neoliberalism and the fragmentation of traditional voter alignments. [Extracted from the article]