Australia Party
The Australia Party was a minor political party in Australia which grew out of the Liberal Reform movement, which was disaffected with the Liberal Party of Australia, and particularly, with its policy of conscription and military involvement in the Vietnam War.
The "Australia Party" name was adopted in 1969. In 1977, after several years of decline, most of the party joined in the formation of the Australian Democrats. Significant figures in the Australia Party were former ALP Senator Reg Turnbull (leader from 1969–1970), and journalist Alan Fitzgerald.
See also
- Liberalism
- Contributions to liberal theory
- Liberalism worldwide
- List of liberal parties
- Liberal democracy
- Liberalism in Australia
| Politics of Australia | |
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Government: Parliament – House of Representatives – Senate – Monarchy – Governor-General | |
| Federal electoral system: Electoral divisions | |
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Australian legislative elections: 1993 – 1996 – 1998 - 2001 – 2004 – 2007 | |
| State governments: NSW – Qld. – SA – Tas. – Vic. – WA – State electoral systems | |
| Local government in Australia | |
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Political parties: Democrats – Greens – Labor Party – Progressive Alliance – Country Liberal Party – Family First Party – Liberal Party – National Party – One Nation |
Categories: Historical liberal parties | Political parties in Australia