Australian Libertarian Society
- Australian Libertarian Society
The Australian Libertarian Society (ALS) is an Australian political organisation that promotes libertarianism (also known as classical liberalism). The group was started in 2000 by John Humphreys.
Its status as an incorporated association in the Australian Capital Territory was revoked in 2007, [Associations Incorporation (Cancellation) Notice (No 5), 2007, [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2007-305/current/pdf/2007-305.pdf] ] however it continues to provide information about libertarianism and libertarian activities in Australia.
Activities
The ALS maintains the blog "Thoughts on Freedom". Writers for the ALS have also been published in a range of magazines, newspapers and journals, including the "IPA Review", "Policy" and the e-journal "Online Opinion".
In the past the ALS published discussion papers and a newsletter. According to the society's website, it has also organised counter-protests and received national media coverage. [History [http://australianlibertarian.wordpress.com/history/] (accessed 8 May 2008)]
References
External links
* [http://www.libertarian.org.au Australian Libertarian Society]
* [http://www.alsblog.wordpress.com ALS blog: Thoughts on Freedom]
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