Liberal (if any) is Malcolm Turnbull?
Introduction
The essays purpose is to analyse the proposed question, what Kind of Liberal if any is Malcolm Turnbull? The essay will use researched based political definitions of the varieties of liberals; these include terms such as Classical Liberalism, Progressive Liberalism, Neo liberalism and how it is applied to Malcolm Turnbull and the Australian Liberal Party. The these definitions throughout the essay will apply these terms to Malcolm Turnbull and try and draw parallels such as his voting records. The essay will also mention briefly his involvement with the republican movement and touch on his personal beliefs with as little speculation as possible. The Essay will conclude with findings in the body and hope to answer the aforementioned question.
Classical Liberalism
Liberalism became prominent as a political movement in the western world during the 18th century. The movement was a response to the monarchy government’s absolutism which viewed royalty and the aristocrats as the ruler of society such as land, trade, the economy and law. Also known as big L Liberalism, classical Liberalism in a sense wishes to obtain a civil society, a free flowing society which is free of state intervention in all matters concerning economic activity and social activity. Proponents wished to …show more content…
It was also seen as a movement away from collectivism to focus on the individuals, proponents such as Margret Thatcher whom claimed “there was no such thing as society only individuals”. Neo Liberalism faced the deindustrialization of the western world and a movement towards service industry. Much of these reforms by both parties has faced this reality and is under pressure to make Australia competitive on a global
Introduction
The essays purpose is to analyse the proposed question, what Kind of Liberal if any is Malcolm Turnbull? The essay will use researched based political definitions of the varieties of liberals; these include terms such as Classical Liberalism, Progressive Liberalism, Neo liberalism and how it is applied to Malcolm Turnbull and the Australian Liberal Party. The these definitions throughout the essay will apply these terms to Malcolm Turnbull and try and draw parallels such as his voting records. The essay will also mention briefly his involvement with the republican movement and touch on his personal beliefs with as little speculation as possible. The Essay will conclude with findings in the body and hope to answer the aforementioned question.
Classical Liberalism
Liberalism became prominent as a political movement in the western world during the 18th century. The movement was a response to the monarchy government’s absolutism which viewed royalty and the aristocrats as the ruler of society such as land, trade, the economy and law. Also known as big L Liberalism, classical Liberalism in a sense wishes to obtain a civil society, a free flowing society which is free of state intervention in all matters concerning economic activity and social activity. Proponents wished to …show more content…
It was also seen as a movement away from collectivism to focus on the individuals, proponents such as Margret Thatcher whom claimed “there was no such thing as society only individuals”. Neo Liberalism faced the deindustrialization of the western world and a movement towards service industry. Much of these reforms by both parties has faced this reality and is under pressure to make Australia competitive on a global