The contemporary Liberal Party generally advocates economic liberalism (see New Right). Historically, the party has supported a higher degree of economic protectionism and interventionism than it has in recent decades. However, from its foundation the party has identified itself as anti-socialist. Strong opposition to socialism and communism in Australia and abroad was one of its founding principles. The party's founder and longest-serving leader Robert Menzies envisaged that Australia's middle class would form its main constituency.
The contemporary Liberal Party generally advocates economic liberalism ( see New Right ) . Historically , the party has supported a higher degree of economic protectionism and interventionism than it has in recent decades . However , from its foundation the party has identified itself as anti - socialist . Strong opposition to socialism and communism in Australia and abroad was one of its founding principles . The party 's founder and longest - serving leader Robert Menzies envisaged that Australia 's middle class would form its main constituency .
What is economic liberalism sometimes also referred to?
What is economic liberalism sometimes also referred to ?
New Right
New Right