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The Libertarian Party will prioritise a strong Australian Defence Force for defensive purposes. Australia should be like the
“Switzerland” of the South Pacific: independent, neutral, and non-interventionist. Taxpayer resources must not be used to meddle in the affairs of other nations. Similarly, Australia should reject undue influence from global organisations like the United Nations (UN), the World Economic Forum (WEF), and foreign governments, including the United States of America. Binding global agreements on climate change, tax harmonisation, and other matters compromises Australia’s sovereignty and should be avoided.

The Libertarian Party advocates for a foreign policy rooted in peace, independence, and non-intervention. Diplomacy and respect for national sovereignty must be prioritised to ensure taxpayer funds focus on defence rather than aggression. The government should commit to peaceful coexistence with all nations and categorically renounce violence and coercion as instruments of statecraft, focusing instead on collaboration and mutual respect. This means beneficial trade agreements, capacity building partnerships, and providing essential consular services for Australians abroad.

The Libertarian Party will: 

  1. Focus on national defence.

    Develop and maintain a strong ADF capable of defending Australian territory and deterring potential adversaries. However, the ADF will not be deployed to foreign conflicts that do not serve Australia’s direct interests, including wars initiated by our allies.

  2. Limit ADF overseas deployments.

    The ADF will only be deployed overseas for disaster relief or capacity building purposes, such as providing training and support, rather than engaging in active combat or foreign interventions.

  3. Reassert national sovereignty.

    Pursue an independent foreign policy, unbeholden to the interests or demands of any other state or international organisation. Australia will refuse to interfere in any international or foreign conflict, including providing military aid and using sanctions. Foreign policy will prioritise trade and peaceful coexistence.

  4. Relinquish membership in international bodies.

    Ensure Australia will relinquish its membership in the UNHCR, WHO, OECD, G20, ICC and other international organisations that compromise national sovereignty. Australia will not seek membership in any international body or sign multilateral treaties that limit our ability to shape policies in Australia’s interests independently.