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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.

October30
Reforming Lessons in Education across Australia and New Zealand 
Parliament of New South Wales, Theatrette, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm AEST
Join Jason Clare, Erica Stanford and Sir Nick Gibb for a discussion on the reform lessons shaping education in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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October27
Dave Rubin Brisbane – Don’t Burn This World Tour
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEST
Don’t miss Dave Rubin in Brisbane on Oct 27 as he returns to Australia with sharp wit, bold comedy, and unfiltered commentary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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