Imperial British Conservative Party
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The Imperial British Conservative Party was a farcical political party founded by The Wizard of New Zealand. It was dedicated to the grand traditions of British Imperialism
in the face of capitalism
, globalisation and the distinct lack of culture in Christchurch
, New Zealand.
The Imperial British Conservative Party also had a presence in Australia
, especially during the republican debate
of the 1990s. One of its candidates, Cecil G. Murgatroyd
, had run for parliament in several Australian federal elections, at each time standing against the Prime Minister (initially Bob Hawke
). In official statements, Murgatroyd listed his occupation as "dole bludger
". At other times, Murgatroyd stood under the banner of another New Zealand
joke party, the McGillicuddy Serious Party
.
In one Australian election in the 1980s, the party promised to dye the Speaker's wig a conservative blue.
Imperialism
Imperialism, as defined by Dictionary of Human Geography, is "the creation and/or maintenance of an unequal economic, cultural, and territorial relationships, usually between states and often in the form of an empire, based on domination and subordination." The imperialism of the last 500 years,...
in the face of capitalism
Capitalism
Capitalism is an economic system that became dominant in the Western world following the demise of feudalism. There is no consensus on the precise definition nor on how the term should be used as a historical category...
, globalisation and the distinct lack of culture in Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...
, New Zealand.
The Imperial British Conservative Party also had a presence in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, especially during the republican debate
Republicanism in Australia
Republicanism in Australia is a movement to change Australia's status as a constitutional monarchy to a republican form of government. Such sentiments have been expressed in Australia from before federation onward to the present...
of the 1990s. One of its candidates, Cecil G. Murgatroyd
Cecil G. Murgatroyd
Cecil G. Murgatroyd was mainly known for being involved in New Zealand national politics along with Australian Federal and State politics, and for his role in the 1998 Australian Constitutional convention...
, had run for parliament in several Australian federal elections, at each time standing against the Prime Minister (initially Bob Hawke
Bob Hawke
Robert James Lee "Bob" Hawke AC GCL was the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia from March 1983 to December 1991 and therefore longest serving Australian Labor Party Prime Minister....
). In official statements, Murgatroyd listed his occupation as "dole bludger
Bludger
Bludger may refer to:*A metal band from Leeds, UK*A type of ball used in the fictional game Quidditch in the fictional Harry Potter universe*A pimp, in 19th century slang*In Australian slang, a lazy person...
". At other times, Murgatroyd stood under the banner of another New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
joke party, the McGillicuddy Serious Party
McGillicuddy Serious Party
The McGillicuddy Serious Party operated as a satirical political party in New Zealand politics during the late 20th century. Between 1984 and 1999, McGillicuddy Serious provided "colour" to New Zealand politics to ensure that citizens not take the political process too seriously...
.
In one Australian election in the 1980s, the party promised to dye the Speaker's wig a conservative blue.