Talk:Liberalism in Australia

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I would NEVER consider the Australian Democrats (or any of its schisms) in any way reflective of liberalism.

The problem is that classical liberalism is quite different from the present day notion of liberalism.

Links to the "Liberalism in Australia" page come from classical liberalism pages.

I think this calls for a disambiguation page.

Anyone now how to implement such?

Andrew

I do not see any reason for disambiguation. To what? This article gives an outline of diverse variants of liberalism in its international meaning. Electionworld 06:24, 22 August 2005 (UTC)

I think the Australian Democrat history is appropriate with Don Chipp et al having set up the Party. The Greg Barns material is interesting but probably more appropriate to a biography of Greg. --Victor 08:33, 10 February 2007 (UTC)--Victor 08:33, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Contents 1 Liberal Leaders 2 Point of clarification 3 Paleoliberal 4 Quality control.

[edit] Liberal Leaders

Should some small-l liberal Liberal Party leaders be added in this section - for example, Rupert Hamer or Marshall Perron or would this be POV???

I think in any case Steele Hall and Robin Millhouse could be added as they were leaders of the Liberal Movement which definetly was a small-l liberal party. Teiresias84 09:46, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Point of clarification

"The Liberals and Democrats have shown much more affection for the Senate than has Labor." Can anybody cite reference for this? Timeshift 06:02, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Paleoliberal

"However, a valid argument could be made that the Liberal Party is a classical liberal party of the paleoliberal mold" - can anyone provide citation for this? Timeshift 11:08, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Quality control.

The opening paragaph should lead into the article, not read as 'This article is about', that's more akin to a high school essay. Also, it should be clearly noted in the opening paragraph that the Liberal Party is not a liberal party, per se, as it doesn't do the whole personal freedom, freedom of thought, et cetera, et cetera, like a true liberal party would. 211.30.71.59 10:11, 4 March 2007 (UTC)