Checkpoint (journal)
Checkpoint was a journal published in Melbourne Australia at approximately quarterly intervals, by a group of organisations associated loosely with the Liberal Party side of politics. It appeared from August 1969 until June 1974.Overview
The journal was published by the Checkpoint Council, comprising representatives from the Deakin Group, the Melbourne University Liberal Club, Monash University liberals, and the Young Liberal Movement of Australia. Its objective was inter alia "to stimulate party members and the public generally and give an intellectual base for formulating policies".
Many of its activists were young and went on to achieve parliamentary office or who were already in State or Federal Parliament. Such individuals listed in various Checkpoint issues as being Council Members, Editors or members of the Editorial Board include: Haddon Storey, Alan Missen, Prue Sibree, Julian Doyle Peter Falconer, Senator Ivor Greenwood, Tony Staley, Alan Stockdale, David Kemp, Peter Block and Andrew Peacock. Others were active simply in the Liberal Party's organisation. A small number chose another party.
Initial funding came from advertising and modest subscription revenue. Publication ceased when revenue declined and the Checkpoint Council disbanded.
