Andrew Peacock appealed to all strands of the Liberal Party’s broad church. He promoted a variety of traditional causes while also championing progressive ideals. By David Furse-Roberts.
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As Prime Minister during several major conflicts, Robert Menzies made it known to the Australian community that war represented the struggle for the survival of democracy in the face of tyranny. By David Furse-Roberts.
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Famed for saying he was ‘British to the bootstraps’, Robert Menzies was a fierce advocate for the Commonwealth of Nations. This week, the Commonwealth was officially commemorated by more than 1 billion people. By David Furse-Roberts.
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With International Women's Day upon us, it is timely to reflect on the Liberal principles that guided Robert Menzies' fervent commitment to equality of opportunity and the advancement of women in any field of endeavour. By David Furse-Roberts.
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Robert Menzies consistently affirmed the need for Australia to maintain social security but always against the backdrop of liberal principles. By David Furse-Roberts.
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Robert Menzies saw government always as the servant of the people and never as their master. By David Furse-Roberts.
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Robert Menzies saw himself as unequivocally Australian and consciously sought to build a cohesive sense of national identity for the country in the post-war years. By David Furse-Roberts.
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For Robert Menzies, the Bible was so much more than a brilliant piece of literature but the great wellspring of truth, wisdom and faith. By David Furse-Roberts.
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Menzies’ relationship with the Jewish community provides valuable insights into how Australia evolved in the post-war years to become a more open and culturally vibrant society. By David Furse-Roberts
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A development proposed for the West Basin of Lake Burley Griffin was not part of Menzies’ plan for our national capital. By David Furse-Roberts.
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Religion is central to Western civilisation, according to Robert Menzies. So too is tolerance for all denominations and faiths. By David Furse-Roberts.
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Compiling the greatest speeches of Tony Abbott’s time in office was a reminder of his generosity and willingness to serve. By David Furse-Roberts.
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When Boris Johnson described his core constituency as the ‘forgotten people’, he was inadvertently evoking Australia’s own epoch-defining political victory. By David Furse-Roberts.
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The Liberal Party born in Albury 75 years ago this week – and elected into office for a record term five years later – was founded on sound, popular principles. By David Furse-Roberts.
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The party founded by Robert Menzies in 1944 remains both connected to its liberal roots and able to adapt to modern times.
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The freedom we enjoy today can be traced back to the three strands of liberalism that guided the settlement of the colony and inspired our Federation.
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The former Vietnam veteran, member of the NSW and Federal Parliaments and Deputy PM was a progressive conservative who helped rebuild the nationals.
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The last surviving Liberal member of Robert Menzies’ ministry died this week. He was a highly distinguished soldier, politician and servant of Australia
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