• 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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October21
Dave Rubin Sydney – Don’t Burn This World Tour
The Concourse Chatswood, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEST
Don’t miss Dave Rubin in Sydney on Oct 21 as he returns to Australia with sharp wit, bold comedy, and unfiltered commentary.
October20
Restoring Australia’s Economic Strength: An Address by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley sets out her vision for restoring Australia's economic strength, lifting productivity, and ensuring a fairer future.
October18
Dave Rubin Melbourne – Don’t Burn This World Tour
The Capitol, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Melbourne, VIC 3000
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm AEST
Don’t miss Dave Rubin in Melbourne on Oct 18 as he returns to Australia with sharp wit, bold comedy, and unfiltered commentary.
October14
Gala Dinner and Lecture
Annual Gala Dinner & Lecture 2025: A World in Disorder
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, 11 Jamison Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
CIS is honoured to host the 2025 Annual Gala Dinner and Lecture on Oct 14 with Andrew Neil on the West’s future amid rising autocracies and shifting alliances.
September24
Senator Jonathon Duniam
Restoring Excellence in Australian Education: A Conversation with Senator Jonathon Duniam
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Join Senator Jonathan Duniam for a conversation on restoring excellence in Australian schools through back-to-basics education reform.
August26
Housing Policy with Chris Minns and Chris Bishop
InterContinental Sydney by IHG, 16 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, NSW 2000
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm AEST
Premier Chris Minns meets NZ Minister Chris Bishop: bold housing reforms from both sides of politics. Book now!

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