The ALP (Australian Labor Party) changed the spelling of their name deliberately in 1912 order to distinguish it from the general labour movement and also to ma

The ALP (Australian Labor Party) changed the spelling of their name deliberately in 1912 order to distinguish it from the general labour movement and also to make them appear more progressive and modern by using the American spelling. More information on Australian spelling: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_English#Spelling http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_English#Spelling