Liberal Pride is an Australian organisation for LGBT conservatism and liberalism in Australia. It is affiliated and is the official LGBT branch of the Victorian Liberal Party.[1] The Liberal Pride branch operating in Victoria maintains a presence across the state. Although LGBT networks and friendship groups exist within other divisions of the Liberal Party of Australia, the Victorian Liberal Pride Branch is presently the only formal LGBT Branch of any division of the part.
| Liberal Pride | |
|---|---|
| President | Heath Wilson |
| Founded | 2017 (officially) |
| Preceded by | Montalto Branch (VIC) |
| Headquarters | Barton, Australian Capital Territory (national) Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) Melbourne, Victoria (VIC) |
| Ideology | LGBT conservatism Liberalism Liberal conservatism |
| Position | Centre-right |
| Mother party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Slogan | "The LGBT Liberal Group" |
| Website | liberalpride |
The group campaigns for LGBT rights alongside the main political beliefs and policies of the Liberal Party, which it promotes within the party, LGBT community, and the wider public.[2] The Liberal Pride branch in Victoria also campaigns and raises funds for LGBT candidates
Activity edit
Liberal Pride hosts a range of social and network events, both within Victoria and around the country in collaboration with other LGBT organisations active within the Liberal Party of Australia.[3] Liberal Pride hosts many fundraising events across the eastern shore for members of both the House of Representatives and Senate.
The group maintains an official branch in Victoria. There are also plans to launch a branch in South Australia.[4]
Past Presidents edit
- Ben Greenwood
- Heath Wilson
Patrons and Supported edit
Liberal Pride patron, members and active supported include:[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "About Us". Liberal Pride. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
- ^ Preiss, Benjamin (2019-06-09). "Liberal Party Pride group pushes for pill-testing in Victoria". The Age. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Liberal Pride gay group launched at Sydney World Pride". Sydney Morning Herald. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/sa-liberal-party-embroiled-in-new-pride-row-as-split-emerges-over-plans-to-launch-branch-for-gay-and-trans-members/news-story/b308f55ff831d8ae56f985bab03f7b32?amp
- ^ "Liberal Pride Patrons". Liberal Pride. Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.