• 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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March19
The Darkest Path: The Puzzling Resilience of Antisemitism
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join Rabbi Benjamin Elton and Peter Kurti on 19 March in Sydney for an event exploring the history, evolution, and fight against antisemitism.
March11
Why the Next Wave of Feminism is Conservative
State Library Victoria (Theatrette, Entrance 3), 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC , VIC 3000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us in Melbourne on March 11 for a discussion on feminism’s future with Louise Perry, Claire Lehmann, and Tom Switzer.
February19
Can Liberals beat Teals in once safe seats?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 am AEST
Join us in Sydney on 19 Feb as Philip Ruddock and Tom Switzer discuss the state of federal politics and policymaking in a changing world.
February17
Economic Growth and Policy Reform for Indigenous Australians
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Join us in Sydney on 17 Feb to explore Indigenous economic empowerment, policy reform, and practical solutions with Senator Kerrynne Liddle.
February12
Simon Heffer Progressive Decline, Conservative Resurgence
Why Is the World Tilting Right?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join historian Simon Heffer & Tom Switzer in Sydney on Feb 12 to discuss the rise of conservatism and its impact on global politics!
February11
The success of New Zealand’s housing policy reforms and implications for Australia
Online Event
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST
Join us online on Tuesday, 11 February for a conversation with MOTU economist Stuart Donovan. This livestream will be moderated by CIS Chief Economist, Peter Tulip.

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