Organisation
The ALSF aims to bring together Liberal-leaning students and promote their beliefs and values on university campuses. It is well known for Liberal and conservative activism and intense policy debates. Although the it is not formally affiliated with any party, its name means it is frequently confused with the Liberal Party's youth wing, the Young Liberals. However, there is some crossover in the memberships of both organisations.
The ALSF is a member of the International Young Democrat Union and its patron is Brendon Nelson. Historically, the patron is, but does not have to be, the leader of the Liberal Party.
The members of ALSF are the various campus Liberal clubs who affiliate and elect delegates to the annual federal council. State bodies also exist, including the New South Wales Liberal Students' Association, the Victorian Liberal Students' Association, South Australian Liberal Students, and the West Australian Union of Liberal Students.
The federal council is held every July. The current president is Christian Street, of the Tasmania University Liberal Club, who was elected at the 2012 annual general meeting.
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