Health Australia Party

Health Australia Party (HAP) is a political party in Australia that focuses on natural medicine and health freedom. The party was founded in 2013 and has since been involved in several state and federal elections.

History

The Health Australia Party was originally established as the Natural Medicine Party in 2013. It was later renamed to the Health Australia Party in 2015. The party's main objective is to promote natural medicine and health freedom, and it has been involved in several state and federal elections since its inception.

Ideology

The Health Australia Party's ideology is based on the belief that individuals should have the freedom to choose their own health care options. The party advocates for the integration of natural therapies into the mainstream health care system and supports the right of individuals to refuse medical treatments if they so choose.

Political Activity

The Health Australia Party has contested several elections since its establishment. In the 2016 federal election, the party fielded candidates in every state and territory. Despite not winning any seats, the party received a significant number of votes, demonstrating a growing interest in its health-focused policies.

Criticism

The Health Australia Party has faced criticism for its stance on vaccination. Critics argue that the party's support for health freedom could potentially undermine public health efforts to control preventable diseases. The party has also been accused of promoting pseudoscience, a claim it strongly denies.

See Also

• List of political parties in Australia
• Natural therapies
• Health care in Australia