The Liberal Party has been hit by another social media controversy, with a young member forced to resign from his post at Swinburne University Liberal Club after posting homophobic and sexist comments on Facebook.

It follows revelations in the Fairfax Media that Young Liberals from Melbourne University referred to women as ''sluts'' and Muslims as ''degenerates'' on social media. It also comes in the wake of two Liberal candidates resigning ahead of November's state election over a series of offensive tweets and Facebook posts.

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In a series of screenshots leaked to Fairfax Media, former Swinburne University Liberal Club vice-president Tim Dark attacks homosexuality and women's grooming habits. The posts were made in October, 2013.

Mr Dark's LinkedIn profile says he is also vice-president of the Keysborough branch of the Liberal Party.