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| headquarters = Cnr Blackall & Macquarie St, Barton<br> [[Canberra]]<br>2600 | | headquarters = Cnr Blackall & Macquarie St, Barton<br> [[Canberra]]<br>2600 | ||
| chairman = [[Alan Stockdale]] | | chairman = [[Alan Stockdale]] | ||
| − | | senateleader = N/A Leader = [[ | + | | senateleader = N/A Leader = [[Scott Morrison]] |
| − | | houseleader = N/A Deputy Leader = [[ | + | | houseleader = N/A Deputy Leader = [[Josh Frydenberg]] |
| foundation = 1944 | | foundation = 1944 | ||
| − | | ideology = [[ | + | | ideology = [[Conservative|Conservatism]]<br>[[Fiscal Conservative|Fiscal conservatism]]<br>[[Social conservatism]]<br>[[Liberal conservatism]] |
| fiscalpolicy = [[Free Market]] | | fiscalpolicy = [[Free Market]] | ||
| socialpolicy = [[Conservative]] | | socialpolicy = [[Conservative]] | ||
| − | | international = [[International Democrat Union]] | + | | international = [[International Democrat Union]]<br/>[[Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe]] (regional partner) |
| − | | colors = [[Blue]] | + | | colors = [[Blue]] |
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The '''Liberal Party of Australia''' is | + | The '''Liberal Party of Australia''' is the main [[conservative]] political party based in the Commonwealth of [[Australia]]. The Liberal Party was founded in 1944 by [[Robert Menzies|Sir Robert Menzies]]. Robert Menzies kept the Liberal Party in power during much of the post-war boom. As with many other Western democracies the winds of change swept through Australia and the Liberal Party was ousted from power by [[Gough Whitlam]] and the [[Australian Labor Party]] in 1972. |
| − | The Liberals in general believe in | + | The Liberals in general believe in minimal interference by the government in the economy and are understood to be more socially conservative than their more left wing political opposition, the [[Australian Labor Party]] and the Australian Greens. Thus in this sense, the term "liberal" refers to neo-liberalism rather than the social liberalism that is implied in the American context. |
Until the 1970s the Liberal Party occupied the centre of Australian politics. However, the breakway of left-wing groups meant that the Liberals have moved to the right of politics with the Labor Party occupying the centre-left. | Until the 1970s the Liberal Party occupied the centre of Australian politics. However, the breakway of left-wing groups meant that the Liberals have moved to the right of politics with the Labor Party occupying the centre-left. | ||
| − | The Liberal Party is divided into state-based divisions. The Liberals contest both state and federal | + | 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 Prime Minister [[Scott Morrison]],<ref>[https://www.9news.com.au/national/election-results-federal-politics-scott-morrison-bill-shorten-miracle-tony-abbott-wrap-up/df354479-a35b-4fd0-bc16-07663f9d56ae Scott Morrison hails 'miracle' election result]</ref> while Josh Frydenberg serves as deputy leader. | |
| − | The current leader of the Liberal Party is [[ | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
| − | + | The Liberal Party is one of the two main parties of government at both state and federal level. Although it was the principal government party at federal level from 1996 to 2007, by the end of that period it had lost power to the Labor Party in every state and territory. Its low point arrived in November 2007 when it lost the federal election, leaving itself out of power nationwide. It has since bounced back and is currently in power at both the federal level and in Tasmania and New South Wales. | |
| − | The Liberal Party is one of the two main parties of government at both state and federal level. | ||
==Possible Merger== | ==Possible Merger== | ||
| − | In March 2008, the then leader of the federal Liberal Party, [[Brendan Nelson]], indicated that he was in | + | In March 2008, the then leader of the federal Liberal Party, [[Brendan Nelson]], indicated that he was in favor 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> |
| − | == | + | == References == |
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Australian Political Parties]] | [[Category:Australian Political Parties]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Conservative Political Parties]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Member of the International Democrat Union]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:26, July 11, 2026
| Liberal Party of Australia | |
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| Party Chairman | Alan Stockdale |
| Senate Leader | N/A Leader = Scott Morrison |
| House Speaker | |
| House Leader | N/A Deputy Leader = Josh Frydenberg |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Headquarters | Cnr Blackall & Macquarie St, Barton Canberra 2600 |
| Political ideology | Conservatism Fiscal conservatism Social conservatism Liberal conservatism |
| Political position | Fiscal: Free Market Social: Conservative |
| International affiliation | International Democrat Union Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (regional partner) |
| Color(s) | Blue |
| Website | www.liberal.org.au/ |
The Liberal Party of Australia is the main conservative political party based in the Commonwealth of Australia. The Liberal Party was founded in 1944 by Sir Robert Menzies. Robert Menzies kept the Liberal Party in power during much of the post-war boom. As with many other Western democracies the winds of change swept through Australia and the Liberal Party was ousted from power by Gough Whitlam and the Australian Labor Party in 1972.
The Liberals in general believe in minimal interference by the government in the economy and are understood to be more socially conservative than their more left wing political opposition, the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Greens. Thus in this sense, the term "liberal" refers to neo-liberalism rather than the social liberalism that is implied in the American context.
Until the 1970s the Liberal Party occupied the centre of Australian politics. However, the breakway of left-wing groups meant that the Liberals have moved to the right of politics with the Labor Party occupying the centre-left.
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 Prime Minister Scott Morrison,[1] while Josh Frydenberg serves as deputy leader.
Government
The Liberal Party is one of the two main parties of government at both state and federal level. Although it was the principal government party at federal level from 1996 to 2007, by the end of that period it had lost power to the Labor Party in every state and territory. Its low point arrived in November 2007 when it lost the federal election, leaving itself out of power nationwide. It has since bounced back and is currently in power at both the federal level and in Tasmania and New South Wales.
Possible Merger
In March 2008, the then leader of the federal Liberal Party, Brendan Nelson, indicated that he was in favor of a merger between his party and the National Party.[2]