• 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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June18
The Greater Middle East: Part 2 with Bret Stephens – Sydney
State Library of NSW - Auditorium, 1 Shakespeare Pl , Sydney , NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on June 18 as we host Bret Stephens and Tom Switzer for an event on the future of the Greater Middle East, following October 7.
June13
Redouble, or rethink? What to do about the energy transition
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, VIC 3006
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on Thursday, 13 June in Melbourne as CIS presents Alan Finkel & Aidan Morrison in conversation on Australia's energy transition!
May16
The Art of Opposition
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS welcomes John Howard as we celebrate the launch "The Art of Opposition" co-edited by Scott Prasser and David Clune.
May15
The Greater Middle East: Part 1 with John Mearsheimer
InterContinental Sydney by IHG, 16 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Professor John Mearsheimer returns to Australia to give his take on how great power politics is playing out across the region. Join us in Sydney for an evening not to be missed.
May13
An Evening with Tom Bennett
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
The Centre for Independent Studies presents Tom Bennett live in Sydney this May for an event not to be missed!
April30
Australia’s Nuclear Future
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Join us at CIS for a lunchtime panel with Aidan Morrison, Helen Cook and Adi Paterson, the event will be hosted by Chris Uhlmann.

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