New South Wales State Election, 2015

[BaconBacon96]

I like Mike Baird he seems to have been a good Premier so far and I hope the Coalition get reelected.

Since it's being discussed here, I'll ask why is the SDA union so socially conservative? I know they affiliated with the DLP for many years but I'm unsure as to why a union would be more interested in social conservatism than economic matters. Are the shop workers all traditional Catholics or something?

[BaconBacon96]

That all makes sense. I know why they affiliated with the DLP, they were one of the first unions to join them after the 1955 split and they stuck with the party until it's first incarnation collapsed. They must just have always been controlled by advocate Catholics at the top, as the DLP was largely Catholics motivated by pure anti-communism, who have since morphed into socons.

I find that quite a shame though, using what should be an organisation that reflects its members interests to advance your own isolated views.

[BaconBacon96]

The AJP snagged the last seat, and (as far as I know) its very first state level seat in Australia.

That pleases me for some reason.

[BaconBacon96]

No, both major parties continue to support the industry.