President's Welcome
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Celebrating its 100th year, the Melbourne University Liberal Club (MULC) stands proudly as Australia’s oldest and most distinguished Liberal Club. For a century, we have championed the values of Liberalism on campus and shaped political dialogue at the University of Melbourne.
Since our founding, tradition has remained central to the MULC experience.
Every Monday during the academic semester, members gather at 1pm for our weekly meetings—a ritual that has endured for decades.
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Beyond our weekly gatherings, the Club offers a vibrant calendar of events. From policy forums with influential national figures, to social events, interstate political trips, campaign initiatives, and more, we provide members with diverse opportunities to engage, learn, and lead.
Universities are where the ideas that shape our nation are tested and refined. It is essential that Liberal and conservative voices contribute to that conversation.
The MULC maintains a strong presence on campus, committed to intellectual diversity and open debate. We believe universities should never be dominated by a single political perspective. Instead, they should be arenas for all ideas—freely expressed and rigorously challenged.
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Each year during the Federal Budget, MULC members travel to Canberra to meet with Members of Parliament and policy-makers. It’s a rare opportunity to walk the corridors of Parliament House, engage in meaningful discussions, and experience the heart of Australian democracy.
Our calendar also includes the renowned Annual Dinner and participation in the University of Melbourne Student Union elections.
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MULC alumni have gone on to serve in state and federal parliaments, with a legacy that spans both current and former governments.
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At the heart of the Club is a firm principle: the Melbourne University Liberal Club is and always has been an independent organisation—disaffiliated from the Liberal Party and, in fact, predating it by two decades. This independence ensures our members are free to explore and express a wide range of ideas without partisan constraints.
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For 100 years, the MULC has upheld its founding mission: to promote and defend liberal values on campus. We invite you to be part of the next century of that tradition.
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Ad Libertatem,
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Kai Bowie
President
Melbourne University Liberal Club
