Libertarian Party (Australia)

The Liberal Democratic Party is a moderate libertarian (Classical liberalism) Australian political party founded in 2001. The party is registered in the Australian Capital Territory.

Philosophy

The party generally adheres to libertarian (Classical liberalism) principles, with a low tax laissez-faire approach to economics and socially liberal policies on civil liberties.

Policies

Some LDP policies include:

• Legalisation of Euthanasia
• Reduced tax rates and government spending;
• Legalisation of marijuana;
• Support of shooters rights;
• Opposition to the Kyoto protocol;
• Support of free trade;
• Support of gay marriage; and
• Support of smokers rights.

History

The LDP was founded by John Humphreys in 2001 and was registered in the ACT later that year. They contested their first election for the ACT legislative assembly in October 2001, running candidates in all seats and receiving 1% of the vote (around 2000 votes).

In the 2004 ACT election they again ran candidates in all seats and received 1.3% of the vote.

They did not run candidates in the federal elections of 2004.

In 2005 John Humphreys was replaced by David McAlary as Party President.

On January 7, 2007, the Party held its first National Conference.

External links

• Liberal Democratic Party of Australia official website
• LDP blog
• LDP 30/30 tax plan (pdf)