Liberal Pride

Liberal Pride is an Australian organisation for LGBT conservatism and liberalism in Australia.[1] It is affiliated and is the official LGBT wing of the Liberal Party of Australia. The current branch currently maintains a presence nationwide, but primarily in the two most populous cities: Sydney and Melbourne.

This article is about the LGBT wing of the Liberal Party of Australia. For the Liberal socio-political movement, see LGBT conservatism.
Liberal Pride
PresidentHeath Wilson
Founded2017 (officially)
Preceded byMontalto Branch (VIC)
HeadquartersBarton, Australian Capital Territory (national)
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW)
Melbourne, Victoria (VIC)
IdeologyLGBT conservatism
Liberalism
PositionCentre-right
Mother partyLiberal Party of Australia
Slogan"The LGBT Liberal Group"

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] Besides this, Liberal Pride campaigns for LGBT candidates, including through its Candidates' Fund and attends Pride events across the country.[3]

Activity

Liberal Pride have been present at social meet ups, meals and drinks and Pride events across the country.[4] Liberal Pride hosts many fundraising events across the eastern shore for members of both the House of Representatives and Senate.

Fund

The Liberal Pride group disburse campaign funds in support of LGBT candidates.[5]

Past Presidents
  • Trevor Evans
  • Ben Greenwood
  • Heath Wilson

LGBT Liberals in Parliament

Federal
Image Name Identity Office
Angie Bell Lesbian Member for Moncrieff (2019-2022), Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education (since 2022), Shadow Minister for Youth (since 2022)
Dean Smith Gay Senator for Western Australia (since 2012), Chief Government Whip in the Senate (2019-2022)
Don Dobie Gay Member for Hughes (1966-1969), member for Cook (1969-1972, 1975-1996)
Neil Brown Bisexual Member for Diamond Valley (1969-1972, 1975-1983), member for Menzies (1984-1991), Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party (1985-1987), Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs (1981-1982), Minister for Communications (1982-1983)
Tim Wilson Gay Member for Goldstein (2016-2022), Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy (2021-2022)
Trent Zimmerman Gay Member for North Sydney (2015-2022)
Trevor Evans Gay Member for Brisbane (2016-2022)

Patrons

Liberal Pride patron and members include:[6]

See also

References
  1. "About Us". Liberal Pride. Retrieved 2018-04-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Preiss, Benjamin (2019-06-09). "Liberal Party Pride group pushes for pill-testing in Victoria". The Age. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  3. Ward, Angus Thomson, Amber Schultz, Mary (2023-02-25). "Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 LIVE updates: City lights up for parade amid WorldPride celebrations". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  4. "Liberal Pride gay group launched at Sydney World Pride". Sydney Morning Herald. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2010-05-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "2021 Liberal Pride Tax Time Donation Drive". www.trybooking.com. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  6. "Liberal Pride Patrons". Liberal Pride. Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
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