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In Australia, liberalism has a vast interpretation and a broad definition.[1] It dates back to the earliest Australian pioneers and has maintained a strong foothold to the present day. Modern-day Australian liberalism is the successor to colonial liberalism, and has been compared to British liberalism for its similarity. The primary representation (and political entity) of Australian liberalism is the centre-right Liberal Party of Australia. Unlike in the United States, liberalism in Australia, and the term "liberal", is often associated with conservatism.[2][3]
- ^ Melleuish, Gregory. "A Short History of Australian Liberalism" (PDF). cis.org.au. Centre for Independent Studies (CIS).
- ^ Hutchens, Gareth (9 April 2023). "Why are voters abandoning the Liberal Party? What does liberalism stand for today?". ABC News.
- ^ Monsma, Stephen V.; Soper, J. Christopher (2009). The Challenge of Pluralism: Church and State in Five Democracies. J. Christopher Soper (2nd ed.). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-7425-5416-0. OCLC 225846667.