Articles on Current Issues from Libertarians Victoria

Australia has some of the highest tobacco taxes in the world. Governments have repeatedly increased the tobacco tax Australia imposes on smokers, arguing that higher prices will reduce smoking and improve public health. However,...

Australians are paying more and more for everyday goods, from groceries and energy to housing and insurance. Yet one area where governments continue to increase costs is through the alcohol tax system. Supporters of...

The Victorian government is rapidly expanding the Treaty Victoria process through the creation of new bureaucracies, advisory bodies and legal structures. While supporters argue these reforms are about reconciliation, the Libertarian Party believes Victoria's...

Australia has seen a growing push for stronger hate speech laws at both the state and federal level. Supporters argue these laws are necessary to combat extremism, racism and antisemitism. However, Libertarians believe many...

For many Victorians, buying a home is becoming impossible. Rising house prices, high interest rates and increasing taxes are making home ownership harder every year. One of the biggest barriers is stamp duty in...

Victoria already has some of the highest taxes in Australia, and payroll tax is one of the biggest burdens facing businesses, workers and employers. The Libertarian Party believes this tax punishes employment, discourages investment...

Many Victorians are opening their Rates Notice and asking the same question: “What is the Emergency Services Levy and why has it increased so sharply?" The answer lies in the new Emergency Services and...

The debate over freedom of speech has become one of the defining issues of our time. Across Australia, people are increasingly asking whether free speech in Australia is being eroded by regulation, cultural pressure...

The Nepean by-election is a turning point for the Mornington Peninsula. After years of being overlooked by the major parties, voters in the Nepean District now have a clear alternative. Peter Angelico is not...

Families across Victoria are opening their electricity bills and asking the same question: “Why are energy costs so high?” The energy cost crisis is real. The cost of power in Australia is among the...