Comment Liberal (Score 1) 15
TFA uses the word Liberal. American readers are reminded that the meaning of the word liberal is as different in Australian English as that of jelly and rubber.
Australian English
jelly = jello
rubber = pencil eraser
Liberal = member of Liberal Party of Australia
Liberal Party of Australia is an alliance of conservatives, liberals and liberal-conservatives.
liberalism = a political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed, political equality, right to private property and equality before the law
liberal does NOT mean progressive in Australian English.
The Liberal Party of Australia is closer to American republicans than American democrats.