• 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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February5
In Defence of Our Western Cultural Heritage with Simon Heffer – Melbourne
State Library Victoria (Theatrette, Entrance 3), 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC , VIC 3000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join Simon Heffer and Tom Switzer in Melbourne on Feb 5 for an event on the changing political climate across western liberal democracies.
February4
In Defence of Our Western Cultural Heritage with Simon Heffer – Adelaide
The Playford Hotel, 120 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 4963
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join Simon Heffer and Tom Switzer in Adelaide on Feb 4 for an event on the changing political climate across western liberal democracies.
December10
2024 CIS Members Christmas Soireé
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
We invite you to join the festive celebrations with fellow CIS members at the Annual Christmas Soirée on Tuesday, 10 December.
December3
Is Australia’s Financial System Ready for the 21st Century?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Join us on 3 Dec in Sydney for a buffet lunch & talk with David Murray AO on the 2014 Financial System Inquiry’s legacy & future challenges!
November20
The Middle East in the Trump era?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us Nov 20 in Sydney for an evening with military analyst John Spencer on Middle East policy under the new Trump administration.
November4
2024 US Election: Trump vs. Harris
SYD | Trump vs Harris: An overview of the US Presidential election!
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us in Sydney on Nov 4 for a panel on the 2024 US election with John B. Judis, April Palmerlee, and Tom Switzer. Who will win on Nov 5?

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