Liberal Party of Australia
Australia
Basis for the estimate: Platform: centre-right, lower taxes, nuclear power proposal, tighter migration.
Political placement
| Map dimension | Score (0–100) | Position | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Collective / planned ↔ Market | 72 | toward market | |
| Social Progressive ↔ Traditional | 56 | near the center | |
| Authority Libertarian ↔ Authoritarian | 36 | near the center | |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 65 | near the center | |
| Foreign policy Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 65 | near the center |
All nine underlying dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Economic ownership Collective ownership ↔ Private ownership | 75 | toward private ownership |
| Civil liberties Civil liberty ↔ State restrictions | 51 | near the center |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 65 | near the center |
| Social and cultural values Progressive ↔ Traditionalist | 60 | near the center |
| Political governance Democratic ↔ Autocratic | 20 | toward democratic |
| Equality and hierarchy Egalitarian ↔ Hierarchical | 66 | toward hierarchical |
| Economic management Free market ↔ State planning | 34 | toward free market |
| Military intervention Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 65 | near the center |
| Religion and government Secular state ↔ Religious authority | 48 | near the center |
Party scores are estimated from platforms and records; individual members can differ. How scores are made.
Key positions (estimated)
| Statement | Position | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| The means of production should ultimately be owned collectively. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Opposition parties should be free to compete in elections. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| Central economic planning is preferable to decentralized market decisions. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| A national religious authority should have the power to veto legislation. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| People should be free to criticize the government without fear of legal punishment. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| National borders should become less important over time. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Foreign wars should be avoided unless national territory is directly threatened. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Class distinctions should gradually disappear. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Medical gender transition should not be available to minors. | Agrees | estimated |
| Military aid to countries resisting invasion is worth the cost. | Agrees | estimated |
Closest ideologies
National Liberalism90% similar positionModerate Conservatism88% similar positionNeoconservatism88% similar positionConservative Liberalism86% similar positionOne-Nation Conservatism86% similar position
Most similar parties
People's Party96% similarConservative Party96% similarConservative Party of Canada96% similarCDU/CSU94% similarThe Republicans93% similar
Sources
- Wikipedia: Liberal Party of Australia (Wikipedia search)
- Manifesto Project (coded election platforms)
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.