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The Liberal Party is divided into state-based divisions. The Liberals contest both local, state and federal elections

The Liberal Party is divided into state-based divisions. The Liberals contest both local, state and federal elections

The current leader of the Liberal Party is [[Tony Abbott]]<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/01/2758221.htm</ref>, while Julie Bishop serves as deputy leader.

The current leader of the Liberal Party is [[Tony Abbott]],<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/01/2758221.htm</ref> while Julie Bishop serves as deputy leader.

==Government==

==Government==

==Possible Merger==

==Possible Merger==

In March 2008, the then leader of the federal Liberal Party, [[Brendan Nelson]], indicated that he was in favour of a merger between his party and the [[National Party of Australia|National Party]]. <ref>http://news.theage.com.au/nelson-stakes-leadership-on-merger/20080309-1y5t.html</ref>

In March 2008, the then leader of the federal Liberal Party, [[Brendan Nelson]], indicated that he was in favour of a merger between his party and the [[National Party of Australia|National Party]].<ref>http://news.theage.com.au/nelson-stakes-leadership-on-merger/20080309-1y5t.html</ref>

== Reference ==

== References ==

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[[Category:Australian Political Parties]]

[[Category:Australian Political Parties]]

[[Category:Member of the International Democrat Union]]

[[Category:Member of the International Democrat Union]]