In order to bypass opposition to an appropriations bill, a different politician from this party attempted to call an election for only the Senate; subsequently, he was (*) dismissed from office by John Kerr, resulting in government by the Liberal-Country coalition.
The Night of the Long Prawns was an attempt to prevent a leader from this party from nominating expelled member Vince Gair as Ambassador to Ireland. Three separate breakaways from this party were led by Jack Lang. A leader from this party initiated a massive dam construction project called the Snowy Mountains Scheme. In order to bypass opposition to an appropriations bill, a different politician from this party attempted to call an election for only the Senate; subsequently, he was (*) dismissed from office by John Kerr, resulting in government by the Liberal-Country coalition. The father of a more recent Prime Minister from this party was said to have "died of shame" over her. Prime Ministers from this party have included Ben Chifley, Gough Whitlam, and Julia Gillard. For 10 points, identify this main left-wing party in Australia.
The Night of the Long Prawns was an attempt to prevent a leader from this party from nominating expelled member Vince Gair as Ambassador to Ireland.
Australian Labour Party [or ALP; prompt on partial answer; accept equivalents such as Labour Party of Australia; only Labour is needed after "Australia" is read]