• 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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February3
Alexander Downer: Leadership Between Allies and the Region
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us for the book launch of A Step to the Right: The Life and Times of Alexander Downer by Tony Parkinson
December10
2025 CIS Members Christmas Soireé
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS invites you to celebrate the festive season with fellow CIS members!
December8
Reviving the Australian Dream with Senator Andrew Bragg
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Join us for a lunch event with Senator Andrew Bragg and CIS Chief Economist Peter Tulip as they share insights on policy, housing, and Australia’s economic future.
October30
Beyond Phonics: Building Knowledge-Rich Literacy
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST
Join Natalie Wexler and Lorraine Hammond for a conversation about transforming literacy education through knowledge-rich curriculum and evidence-based instruction.
October30
Reforming Lessons in Education across Australia and New Zealand 
Parliament of New South Wales, Theatrette, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm AEST
Join Jason Clare, Erica Stanford and Sir Nick Gibb for a discussion on the reform lessons shaping education in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
October27
Dave Rubin Brisbane – Don’t Burn This World Tour
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEST
Don’t miss Dave Rubin in Brisbane on Oct 27 as he returns to Australia with sharp wit, bold comedy, and unfiltered commentary.

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