CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the references to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectus of Columbia High Yield Fund, Variable Series
(formerly Columbia High Yield Fund II); Columbia Real Estate Fund, Variable
Series (formerly Real Estate Equity Fund II); and Liberty Equity Fund, Variable
Series (formerly Equity Fund) and "Independent Accountants/Auditors and
Financial Statements" in the Statement of Additional Information and to the
incorporation by reference of our report dated February 7, 2003 with respect to
the financial statements and financial highlights of Columbia High Yield Fund
II, Real Estate Equity Fund II, and Equity Fund (three of the portfolios
comprising The Galaxy VIP Fund) included in the Galaxy VIP Fund Annual Report
dated December 31, 2002, in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (No. 33-59216) of the Liberty Variable
Investment Trust.



                                   /s/Ernst & Young LLP
                                   ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Boston, Massachusetts
April 14, 2003