Australia Political Parties
A clear, up-to-date guide to the political parties of Australia. Compare Labor, the Liberals, the Nationals, the Greens, and the Teal Independents: their ideologies and where they stand.
Australia has a two-party contest at its core, between the centre-left Australian Labor Party and the centre-right Liberal-National Coalition, but with important smaller forces. The Nationals represent rural and regional Australia in coalition with the Liberals, the Greens lead on the left, and the Teal Independents have reshaped competition in affluent urban seats. Australia's preferential voting system shapes how these parties compete and cooperate.
This guide sets out where each party stands: its history, its core ideology, and its positions on the economy, social questions, and foreign policy. Use it to understand the Australian political landscape, then take the test to see where your own views fall.
Australian Labor Party
Centre-left · Founded 1901
Australia's main centre-left party, rooted in the union movement, returned for a large second term in 2025 under Anthony Albanese.
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Liberal Party of Australia
Centre-right · Founded 1944
Australia's main centre-right party, favouring free enterprise and lower taxes, now in opposition under Sussan Ley, the first woman to lead it.
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National Party of Australia
Centre-right, agrarian · Founded 1920
A centre-right party representing rural and regional Australia, the long-standing coalition partner of the Liberal Party.
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Australian Greens
Left-wing · Founded 1992
Australia's main left-wing party, built on environmentalism and social justice, holding significant influence through the Senate.
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Teal Independents
Centre, socially liberal · Founded 2022
A loose movement of socially liberal, climate-focused independent MPs, not a formal party, who won former Liberal urban seats from 2022.
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