Libertarian Party (Australia)
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For the similarly-named party disbanded in the 1980s, see Libertarian Party of Australia.
The Libertarian Party (LP), formerly known as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is an Australian political party founded in Canberra in 2001. The party espouses smaller government and supports policies that are based on classical liberal, libertarian principles,[9] such as lower taxes, opposing restrictions on civil liberties, decentralisation, uranium mining, and the relaxation of smoking laws.[10]
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President | Anthony Bull[2] |
Founder | John Humphreys[3] |
Founded | 2001; 23 years ago (2001) |
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Headquarters | Mount Waverley, Melbourne, Victoria |
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Political position | Centre-right to right-wing[8] |
International affiliation | International Alliance of Libertarian Parties |
Colours | Yellow |
House of Representatives | 0 / 151 |
Senate | 0 / 76 |
Victorian Legislative Council | 1 / 40 |
New South Wales Legislative Council | 1 / 42 |
Website | |
www.libertarians.org.au | |
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Surf Coast Shire (Vic.) | 1 / 9 |
Wodonga City Council (Vic.) | 1 / 7 |
Snowy Valleys Council (NSW) | 1 / 9 |
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As of July 2024, the party is registered in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, as well as for federal elections with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).[11]