LNP
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Liberal National Party of Queensland |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
LNP stands for Liberal National Party of Queensland, a world government abbreviation.
Centre-right party in Queensland formed in 2008 by merging the state Liberal and National parties. Its members elected to federal Parliament sit with either the Liberal or the National party room.
Example: The LNP won government in Queensland at the 2024 state election.
Usage notes
LNP is also used loosely, especially by opponents, for the federal Liberal-National Coalition, though the formal merger exists only in Queensland. Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party is another merged conservative party. The Coalition's two parties have occasionally split after election losses.
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