 A small-l liberal approach to social policy was stated, with their website condemning the treatment of Australian terrorism suspect David Hicks.The party supported greater protection for native forests and opposed the Gunns pulp mill in Tasmania, which had the support of both major parties.In the 2007 federal election the CCE contested three lower House of Representatives seats (Farrer, Gilmore, and Warringah) in New South Wales, and one seat (Mayo) in South Australia, gaining a total of 3,239 votes (0.03%), with results in the 4 lower house seats ranging from 0.46 percent to 1.30 percent.