• Liberty & Society Conferences

Applications for 2022 are now open.

The Centre for Independent Studies recognises the importance of exposing, challenging, and supporting young people who have an interest in exploring the foundations of a free society. The Liberty and Society student conferences are highly regarded with many participants saying the weekend was pivotal in building their personal philosophical framework. A must for anyone interested in exploring classical liberal ideas.

 

 

Liberty and Society is a unique conference program for undergraduates, recent graduates, and postgraduates. The goal of the Liberty and Society conferences is to create an intellectual environment where ideas and opinions about what makes a free society can be discussed, argued, and learnt. Generous scholarships allow everyone to apply.

Liberty and Society is for young people who may be questioning the standard answers they are getting regarding social, political, and economic issues. You may not see yourself as fitting into the ‘left’ or ‘right’ mould. This is an opportunity to consider the classical liberal perspective. Classical liberalism promotes individual freedom, private property, limited government, and free trade.

This is an opportunity to challenge yourself and build upon your existing philosophical framework with the support of CIS and our distinguished speakers and researchers.


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June16
Covenantal Democracy: Maintaining Civil Society in an Age of Identity
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us for the 23rd Acton Lecture at the Centre for Independent Studies on Tuesday 16 June 2026, 6:00pm–7:30pm, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney.
May22
Liberty & Society: Student Conference 2026
Pullman Sydney Airport, 191 O Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW 2020
6:30 pm – 4:00 pm AEST
A unique two-day exploration of classical liberal and libertarian principles, providing students from Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to connect, challenge their perspectives, and build a lasting network of like-minded individuals.
May20
Generation Trapped
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on 20 May as we host Jacqui Munro, Jack Tossol, and Parnell Palme McGuinness to explore what policy can do for a generation losing faith in its future.
May7
Improving Student Behaviour in Schools
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join CIS in Sydney on Thursday, 7 May for the launch of new research on improving student behaviour, with Tom Bennett OBE, Manisha Gazula and Blaise Joseph.
March31
After Bondi: The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion: What Must It Achieve?
Parliament of New South Wales, Theatrette, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
After Bondi: What must the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion achieve?
March19
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From Struggle to Success: The Power of Fluent Foundations in Maths
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST
Join us on 19 March for a breakfast discussion with Brian Poncy and Bruno Reddy on strengthening maths fluency to support learning, confidence, and achievement.

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