Independent Democratic Party (Australia)

The Independent Democratic Party (IDP), sometimes referred to as the Independent Democratic Group, the Queensland Democratic Party or simply the Democratic Party, was an Australian political party that was active in the mid-1950s. It was led by public health administrator Raphael Cilento.

Independent Democratic Party
LeaderRaphael Cilento
Founded1953
Dissolved1954
  • Politics of Australia
  • Political parties
  • Elections

Ahead of the 1953 Senate election, the party merged with the New South Wales-based Democratic Party of Australia (DPA). However, they split following the election. The party was also separate from the North Queensland Democratic Party.

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