There has been much confusion about where the LDP sits on the left-right political spectrum. I, personally, have been described as “right of Genghis Khan” by some commentators, and the LDP as a party has been called “left of Cheech and Chong” by others. Libertarianism often confuses people, particularly in Australia where the movement is not so large. Philosophically, we contend that every person is the owner of their own body and property, and they should be free to pursue their own interests free from coercion. The LDP, as a moderate libertarian party, puts this philosophy into practice by taking an “economically right-wing, but socially left-wing” approach to policy. Economically, we support free markets, lower tax, less regulation, and an end to corporate handouts. Socially, we contend that as long as you do not harm anyone else, you should be free to do as you please. Specifically, we would re-legalise marijuana usage by adults at home, support equal legal rights for homosexuals and homosexual couples, and end paternalistic bans on victimless crimes.
To find out where you stand on the political spectrum, take the Australian Political Quiz. As can be seen, the LDP is the only Australian political party championing free enterprise and civil rights.
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There has been much confusion about where the LDP sits on the left-right political spectrum. I, personally, have been described as “right of Genghis Khan” by some commentators, and the LDP as a party has been called “left of Cheech and Chong” by others. Libertarianism often confuses people, particularly in Australia where the movement is not so large. Philosophically, we contend that every person is the owner of their own body and property, and they should be free to pursue their own interests free from coercion. The LDP, as a moderate libertarian party, puts this philosophy into practice by taking an “economically right-wing, but socially left-wing” approach to policy. Economically, we support free markets, lower tax, less regulation, and an end to corporate handouts. Socially, we contend that as long as you do not harm anyone else, you should be free to do as you please. Specifically, we would re-legalise marijuana usage by adults at home, support equal legal rights for homosexuals and homosexual couples, and end paternalistic bans on victimless crimes.
To find out where you stand on the political spectrum, take the Australian Political Quiz. As can be seen, the LDP is the only Australian political party championing free enterprise and civil rights.
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