• 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.

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?
October28
Trump vs. Harris
BNE | Trump vs Harris: An overview of the US Presidential election!
Queensland Parliament, Premiers' Hall, Cnr of George and Alice Streets, Brisbane, QLD 4000
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST
Join us in Brisbane on 28 October as we host a panel on 2024 US election, the polarized nation, and the future of American democracy.
October22
How to fix a school system?: Education policy lessons from England
How to fix a school system?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Join us on Tuesday, 22 October, as we welcome Nick Gibb for a conversation on how England's education reforms could guide Australia's system.
October21
What is prison good for: Do we need to rethink our prison system?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us Oct 21 as we discuss prisons' role in justice reform with Charlie Taylor & Peter Kurti. What does effective punishment mean?
October18
SYD | Canada’s Nuclear Progress: Lessons learned for Australia’s Energy Strategy
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join Dr. Chris Keefer in Sydney to explore Canada's nuclear energy journey and what Australia can learn, followed by a discussion with Aidan Morrison.

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