It was fantastic to have hundreds of WA Liberals join with other friends and supporters of our Party at Crown Perth last Thursday to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Liberal Party of Australia’s founding in 1944.
It was an evening that both celebrated our Party’s rich and proud history, and demonstrated our determination to offer a genuine choice for Western Australians as we move towards the next state and federal elections.
Guests had the opportunity to hear insights shared by two former Premiers – the Hon. Richard Court AC and the Hon. Colin Barnett AC – as they discussed their experiences taking the Party from opposition into government. They also reflected on how the lessons from their periods in government could be applied to deal with WA’s current policy challenges.
We were extremely fortunate to also be joined by two former Prime Ministers – the Hon. John Howard OM AC and the Hon. Tony Abbott AC, who discussed the continuing relevance of Sir Robert Menzies’ principles in a contemporary political context and shared their perspectives on the opportunities the failings of the Albanese Labor Government offer for the Liberal Party heading into the federal election.
Attendees also had the opportunity to hear directly from WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam MLA and the Federal Liberal Leader, the Hon. Peter Dutton MP, as they set out their priorities for the next election and reflected on the Liberal Party’s proud legacy of delivering for Western Australia and the nation.
Another very special moment during the evening came when the Hon. Richard Court AC was presented with Life Membership of the WA Liberal Party, in recognition of his many decades of service to our Party and to Western Australia.
Thank you to all those who attended the 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Your support for this event has made a vital contribution to the WA Liberal Party’s campaign efforts for the 2025 State Election and the next Federal Election.
80th Anniversary Gala Dinner - Raffle Prize Winners
Congratulations to those who won prizes in the raffle draw conducted as part of the 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner:
1st Prize – MG 4 5-door Electric Vehicle, generously donated by John Hughes
Won by Stuart Manifold
2nd Prize - $500 voucher for Gibney, kindly donated by Kailis Hospitality Group
Won by Mihael McCoy
3rd Prize – Two selections from Voyager Estate Wines
Won by Brian O’Donnell