On This Day In Australia: In 1945, the Liberal Party of Australia was founded by Robert Menzies

Sir Robert Menzies On 31 August 1945, the Liberal Party of Australia was founded by Robert Menzies. The Liberal Party of Australia is a major centre-right political party in Australia, one of the two major parties in Australian politics, along with the centre-left Australian Labor Party. It was founded in 1944 as the successor to the United Australia Party. The Liberal Party is the largest … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1945, the Liberal Party of Australia was founded by Robert Menzies

Australian university allows sex segregation at Islamic events

Australian opposition party leader Tony Abbott has condemned Melbourne University for allowing gender segregation at on-campus Islamic events, branding the practice "a leap back into the dark ages." "I just think it's un-Australian what's happened here and I can't understand for a second why Melbourne University would tolerate it," the Opposition Leader said. "I would … Continue reading Australian university allows sex segregation at Islamic events

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott rallies the troops in Australia

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has officially kicked off his unofficial mini-election campaign, saying this year's poll is the most important in a generation. Mr Abbott released a new campaign blueprint which appears to backpedal on delivering a budget surplus within 12 months if he wins government. The coalition's 50-page photo-rich glossy policy document, Our … Continue reading Opposition Leader Tony Abbott rallies the troops in Australia