Libertarian Party (Australia)
The Libertarian Party, 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, such as lower taxes, opposing restrictions on civil liberties, decentralisation, utilising nuclear energy, and the relaxation of smoking laws.
Libertarian Party | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | LP |
| President | Paul Barker |
| Founder | John Humphreys |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Registered | 12 January 2024 |
| Headquarters | Mount Waverley, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| 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 |
| Surf Coast Shire | 1 / 9 |
| Wodonga City Council | 1 / 7 |
| Website | |
| www.libertarians.org.au | |
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.
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