Liberal Party

The Liberal Party of Australia was formed by Sir Robert Menzies in 1944.

The party was originally formed in 1910, became the Nationalists in 1917 and the United Australia Party in 1932.

Since 1944, the Liberal Party governed Australia at the Federal level from 1949-72, 1975-83 and 1996-2007. On each of these occasions, the party governed in coalition with The Nationals (originally known as the Country Party).

Personnel

• Coalition Shadow Ministry from December 6, 2007

Organisation and History

• Menzies Virtual Museum Launched [Sep 13, 2002]
• Robert Menzies’ “The Forgotten People” speech – 1942
• Constitution – Victorian Division
• Organisation – Victoria
• Pre-Selection – Victoria

Philosophies & Policies

• The Howard Government
• Liberal Party Policy documents released during the 1998 Election campaign
• Beyond Ideology – - Philosophical and policy differences between the liberal and conservative wings of the Liberal Party are discussed in a speech by Tony Abbott, the Minister for Workplace Relations in the Howard government. [Jan 6, 2000]
• The Liberal Party and the Philosophy of Benevolence – a speech delivered by John Howard in March 2001 in which he discussed social policy and his philosophy of benevolence, volunteerism and the responsibilities of the business sector. [Mar 13, 2001]
• Peter Costello’s speech calling for more Volunteerism [Aug 15, 2001]
• Costello’s Future Directions? [Aug 18, 2001]
• Conservatives And Liberals Combined: Speech By Tony Abbott [Sep 10, 2001]
• Despite Bali, Stay Engaged With Asia: Costello [Oct 16, 2002]
• Reform With A Social Conscience: Speech By Tony Abbott [Jan 11, 2003]
• Costello Hints At Benefits Of Deputies Taking On The Top Job [Aug 12, 2005]

Web Site

• Liberal Party – the official Federal site; contains links to state divisions

Archived News Items

• May 16, 2012: Joe Hockey's National Press Club Budget Address
• May 15, 2012: Whatever It Is, I'm Against It
• May 11, 2012: Peter Costello Responds To Michael Kroger
• May 11, 2012: Michael Kroger Unloads On Peter Costello
• May 10, 2012: Tony Abbott's Budget Reply Speech