• Past Events

Our events program focuses on marketing our research, responding to current affairs, and has highlighted speakers from around the world. On this page, you’ll find a full listing of our past events. If you have any event suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the team via email at events@cis.org.au.

August24
John Bonython Lecture and Gala Dinner 2022
Strangers' Room, NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:15 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
CIS is delighted to announce that our Annual Gala Dinner and Lecture will be held on August 24 with special guest: Former National Security Advisor for the United States Ambassador John Bolton.
August11
Indian Democracy at 75: Troubled or Triumphant?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us for a live in-person discussion on the state of Indian democracy at 75 with former Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
August4
Lindsay Society Morning Tea
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
10:00 am – 11:30 am AEST
CIS invites you to join us for the launch of our Lindsay Society named in honour of our founder Greg Lindsay
August2
Breakfast with NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST
Join us for a breakfast event on Tuesday, August 2, with NSW Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell.
June23
Reclaiming our classrooms from disruption
Online Event
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm AEST
Join us for a free online event on Thursday, June 23 as we discuss how teachers can reclaim classrooms from disruption and disorder.
May18
Ethics, values, and moral humility in a changing world
Online Event
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
CIS welcomes Margaret Somerville to discuss the ethics and autonomy of providing protection in the context of the greater good.

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