conservative policy 1980s and 1990s

• 1980-1990s conservative policy aims


  heavily influenced by new right ideology

  strengthen traditional nuclear family

  emphasise self help and reliance

  reduce welfare payments
• 1980-1990s conservative policy examples


  introduction of child support agency 1993

  illegitimate children have same rights as children born to married parents

  section 28 - prohibited 'promotion of homosexuality'