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Chris Berg on Australia’s Classical Liberal Tradition to Techno-Optimism
Growing up I learned to optimise every resource, which instilled in me a fascination with institutional efficiency. At the CIS Liberty and Society Conference, Chris Berg’s session “Australia’s Classical Liberal Tradition to Techno-Optimism” wove together


Dr. Stephen Kirchner on Classical Liberalism in International Relations
Among the many enlightening sessions at the Liberty and Society Conference hosted by the Centre for Independent Studies, Dr. Stephen Kirchner’s exploration of classical liberalism’s approach to international relations stood out as particularly valuable. Dr.


Exploring Liberalism Abroad: My Winter with the IEA
Going into my General Winter Internship at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in London, I had little clue what to expect working in an unfamiliar workplace, particularly as someone who has lived in Perth


Human Rights: Foundations, Challenges, and the Role of the Individual – Reflections on Lorraine Finlay’s Session
Lorraine Finlay’s thought-provoking session titled ‘Are Human Rights Nonsense on Stilts?’ offered a powerful exploration into the philosophical, legal, and practical dimensions of liberty in modern democracies. Rooted in a classical liberal framework, her discussion


A Summer in Sydney: Revisiting Classical Liberalism at the Centre for Independent Studies
After a few weeks exploring WA’s crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches, I departed the banks of the Swan River and travelled across our sunburnt country to Australia’s mother city, Sydney. A wee bit busier


Reflections of my time at the Atlas Network
My internship with Atlas network had me working on projects that connected policy, economics, and real-world impact. It was fast-paced, full of passionate people, and the kind of environment that makes you sit up straighter


Reflections on my time with AIER and the 2025 Public Choice Society Conference
Blessed with an unexpected extra 27 hours in Dallas courtesy of an engineering anomaly that deboarded my flight home, I was able to take the time to reflect on my time in America with the