• 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.

October17
MEL | Canada’s Nuclear Progress: Lessons learned for Australia’s Energy Strategy
State Library Victoria (Theatrette, Entrance 3), 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC , VIC 3000
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm AEST
Join Dr. Chris Keefer in Melbourne to explore Canada's nuclear energy journey and what Australia can learn, followed by a discussion with Aidan Morrison.
September26
Truth Decay
Truth Decay and its Implications for the Judiciary
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on September 26 with Chief Justice Andrew Bell on truth decay and its impact on legal and judicial system
September19
Britain moves Left, but how far?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on Thursday, 19 September, as we welcome Eamonn Butler for a conversation on Britain's political climate and its future.
September13
Liberty & Society: Student Forum 2024
Pullman Sydney Airport, 191 O Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW 2020
6:30 pm – 4:00 pm AEST
A unique two-day exploration of classical liberal and libertarian principles, providing students from Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to connect, challenge their perspectives, and build a lasting network of like-minded individuals.
September4
The Coming Global depopulation 
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, 11 Jamison Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
CIS is honoured to announce that our Annual Gala Dinner and Lecture will be held on September 4 with special guest: Nicholas Eberstadt who is a distinguished scholar and political economist known for his work on demographics, development, and international affairs.
September3
Adam and Eve after the Pill Revisited
Adam and Eve after the Pill Revisited
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us in Sydney on September 3 as we welcome Mary Eberstadt to discuss her book "Adam and Eve after the Pill Revisited" and her analysis of the condition of contemporary Western society.

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