[3] The Federation was formed on the 26th of August 1948 in Melbourne with delegates representing University Liberal clubs from each state, with the exception of Queensland, meeting in a three-day conference.
However, the Australian Universities Liberal Clubs (AULC), the precursor body to ALSF had for many years generally supported compulsory student unionism.
The ALSF currently have one member on NUS national executive: Clark Cooley, Tasmanian State Branch President (University of Tasmania).
At the 2012 National Conference Claire Chandler (University of Tasmania) was elected President of the Tasmanian branch of NUS.
Both ALSF and the National Labor Students (NLS) had won 3 delegates each of the 6 that represent Tasmania, following a coin toss Chandler was elected.
[12] In July 2006, the Young Liberal Movement were the subject of controversy after the ABC's Lateline program aired footage[13][14] from the 2005 National Union of Students' conference in Ballarat.
[16][17] In October 2012, during a Sydney University Liberal Club function, Alan Jones spoke concerning the death of Prime Minister Julia Gillard's father, John.
[19] In October 2017, Mr Boffa became the subject of a police complaint and an internal university enquiry after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with the same woman in the aftermath of a heated club meeting.
Despite some Liberal Party members calling for Boffa's membership to be terminated or suspended, no action was taken pending the court date.
[21][22][23] The organisation and its club affiliates have produced many notable alumni, including journalists, business leaders, politicians, and legal professionals.