Liberal Party of Australia
Also known as Liberal Party (Australia)
Australia's main centre-right party, founded by Robert Menzies in 1944.
At a glance
People
Angus Taylor and Robert Menzies
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- The Liberal Party of Australia is the country's main conservative and centre-right party.
- Robert Menzies founded it in 1944 as successor to the United Australia Party.
- It governs with the National Party in the Liberal–National Coalition.
- Angus Taylor became its leader, and Leader of the Opposition, in 2026.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1944, by Robert Menzies1
- Alliance
- Liberal–National Coalition, with the National Party1
- Longest-serving PMs
- Robert Menzies and John Howard, both Liberals1
People
Led by
- Angus TaylorPerson
party leader and Leader of the Opposition · since Feb 2026 2
Founded by
- Robert Menzies
since 1944 1
Before
Led by until Feb 2026
Sussan Ley (party leader) 2
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