How does the Liberal Party define itself?
anti-socialis
What do they advocate?
economic liberalism
Who is the founder?
Robert Menzies
What are it's founding priciples?
opposition to socialism and communism
Who did the founder envision would form the party?
Australia's middle class
Who is actually it's support base?
The upper-middle classes
Who are "The forgotten people"?
middle class
What happened in the 70's?
a left-wing middle class emerged
What party did they form?
The Australian Democrats
Who was the founder?
FOunded by Don Chipp and members of minor liberal partie
What year?
1977
How many federal electorates are held by Liberals?
16