• 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.

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.
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!

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