He was sympathetic to the labour movement , and in 1904 briefly served as Attorney - General in the Labor Party minority government led by Chris Watson .
In 1901 , Higgins was elected to the new federal parliament as a member of the Protectionist Party .
Higgins was sympathetic to the labour movement , and in 1904 briefly served as Attorney - General in the Labor Party minority government led by Chris Watson .
In 1901 , Higgins was elected to the new federal parliament as a member of the Protectionist Party .