Liberal Pride is an Australian organisation for

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. It is affiliated and is the official LGBT branch of the

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. The Liberal Pride branch operating in Victoria maintains a presence across the state. Although LGBT networks and friendship groups exist within other divisions of the Liberal Party of Australia, the Victorian Liberal Pride Branch is presently the only formal LGBT Branch of any division of the part. The group campaigns for

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alongside the main political beliefs and policies of the Liberal Party, which it promotes within the party,

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, and the wider public. The Liberal Pride branch in Victoria also campaigns and raises funds for LGBT candidates.

Activity

Liberal Pride hosts a range of social and network events, both within Victoria and around the country in collaboration with other LGBT organisations active within the Liberal Party of Australia. Liberal Pride hosts many fundraising events across the eastern shore for members of both the

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. The group maintains an official branch in

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. There are also plans to launch a branch in

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Past Presidents

* Ben Greenwood * Heath Wilson

Patrons and Supporters

Liberal Pride patron, members and active supporters include: * Senator Jane Hume – Liberal Pride Patron * Senator Simon Birmingham * Senator James Paterson * John Pesutto MP * Georgie Crozier MLC * Matt Bach MLC * Jess Wilson MP * Sam Groth MP * David Southwick MP * James Newbury MP * David Davis MP *

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* Dr. Katie Allen

References

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Activity

Past Presidents

Patrons and Supporters

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