The Victorian Young Liberal Movement has a proud history of providing strong and decisive leadership in terms of policy development, political campaigning and support for Parliamentary Members

As the youth wing of Australia’s most successful political party, we strive to be strong advocates of liberalism. We believe in individual freedom, free enterprise and small government.

We are also never forgetful of the fact that this great Movement was formed in Melbourne in 1945 by the great Sir Robert Menzies.

The YLM places a particularly strong emphasis on policy through the Movement’s peak policy-making body, Movement Council.

In addition, the Young Liberal Movement aims to encourage members to participate not only in political aspects of the Liberal Party, but also in numerous social events.

We aim to provide a stimulating and enjoyable forum for a broad spectrum of like-minded individuals who subscribe to the fundamental philosophies of  Liberalism.

Many members of the Movement have gone on to build successful careers both in the private and public sectors as well as in the Federal and State Parliament.

Prominent former Victorian Young Liberals include the Hon Peter Costello MP, Sir Philip Lynch, the Hon Peter Reith, the Hon Andrew Peacock, the Hon Louise Asher MLA and the Hon Bruce Atkinson MLC (to name only a few).

We welcome new members, so if you want to be a part of our movement then join us! Send an email to the State President, James Paterson at and we’ll help get you started.