• 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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August13
Political Upheaval: Why Nothing is Permanent
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Please join us as Tom Switzer and Michael Stutchbury explore why “nothing is certain in politics” and how parties rise and fall through unexpected events.
July24
Dharma Democracy: How India Built the Third World’s First Democracy
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
A book launch and conversation with author Salvatore Babones and Tom Switzer. Books are available for purchase with booking, and on the night.
June18
The Science of Learning Revolution: Reflecting on Australian Classrooms
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST
Join us for a discussion with Carl Hendrick & Simon Breakspear on how to turn education research into real impact in the classroom.
April16
Has the US alliance distorted Australia’s defence plans?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Has the US alliance distorted Australia's defense plans? Join a discussion on its impact on strategy, force structure, and global tensions.
April2
CBR | The role of nuclear in Australia’s clean energy mix
Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Canberra, ACT 2600
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us in Canberra on April 2 for an evening talk on nuclear energy’s role in clean power & lessons from Canada, with Tracy Primeau!
April1
SYD | The role of nuclear in Australia’s clean energy mix
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Join us in Sydney on April 1 for a lunchtime talk on nuclear energy’s role in clean power & lessons from Canada, with Tracy Primeau!

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