Christmas Part to celebrate the year of 2022

Enterprise Forum 2022 where we celebrate human ingenuity and the spirit of enterprise.

At Mannkal’s final student seminar for 2022 legal scholar Joshua Forrester joined us to lead a discussion on the the Explosion of Law and the Destruction of Limited Government. Joshua Forrester graduated with First Class Honours in Politics and International Studies from Murdoch University in 1999. He then graduated with First Class Honours in Law from the University of Western Australia in 2003, with his prizes including those in corporations law and criminal law. Joshua has practiced in commercial litigation, and has taught a number of law units. He is the Editor of The Western Australian Jurist law journal, and author of a number of articles in law journals. Joshua lead author of No Offence Intended: Why 18C is Wrong, which is listed as one of The Spectator’s best books of 2016. He has also appeared before various parliamentary inquiries, including the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into s 18C, and the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Human Rights Sub-Committee inquiry into freedom of religion and belief.

Featuring Ryan Yonk from the AEIR, Jeff Bennett from ANU, William Coleman from UNDA, Jonathan Pincus from Adelaide University, Henry Ergas AO from The Australian and Neil Thomson MLC.

The full richness and complexity of the nature of Liberty is not well appreciated by most observers, especially mainstream media journalists and political scientists. In this seminar Dr David Hart discussed some of the attempts, including the traditional left-right political spectrum, to measure how much freedom a society “enjoys” (or “allows” its citizens to enjoy) and how successful these measurements are. David Hart is an historian and a libertarian with interests in the history of the classical liberal tradition, libertarian class theory, war and culture, and film. He has a PhD from King's College, Cambridge, a masters from Stanford University, and a BA Honours degree from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Thomas Paine and Edmund Burke were two of the most significant thinkers of the Enlightenment. In a revolutionary era that profoundly changed the global order, these two men set the foundation stones for much of the modern western world's radical, and conservative, political traditions. The ideas of both men, however, were significantly more complex and diverse than their modern reputations would indicate. UWA's Dr Andrew Broertjes provided an introduction to Paine and Burke, the context of their time, and how the two men engaged with each other over events like the American and French Revolutions.

The Soviet Union has left a deep impact on the way business is conducted in its former member states. The cultural challenges of business are foreign to most Australians. This seminar delivered by Russell Rieck covered his experiences working in Kazakhstan. Graduating from the University of Queensland with a PhD specializing in Metallurgy in 1988, Dr Russell Rieck has spent his extensive career in and around mining. Russell spent three years in Kazakhstan as Group Director of Projects for the Eurasian Resources Group. In his seminar, Russell provided a real case study of decision-making and cultural differences of business in a post-Soviet environment. Russell explained: How to change your behavior to operate productively in the post-Soviet environment How to explain the Australian business environment to someone from a post-Soviet system, and; Assessing new business opportunities in eastern Europe.

There are many social issues that lead to poverty and contribute to the continued generational experience of poverty. These include things such as adequate housing, access to healthcare, job security and so on. The focus of this seminar will be on the role education can play in lifting young people out of poverty. Dr Travers' research uncovered a multitude of factors that could be improved educationally for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds. During this seminar she explored the belief held by many that there exists among the less well off “a culture of poverty” and how education can afford social mobility for people from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Dr Travers was educated in both the UK and Australia. She has an MA and a PhD in Sociology from King’s College London (KCL) after completing a Bachelor of Education, a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies, and, being awarded a scholarship to do an MA in Education in Australia. She is the author of "White Working Class Boys: Teachers Matter", and strongly believes that education is the way for those from low socio-economic backgrounds to break out of poverty, achieve social mobility and contribute to society.

Australia's biggest and best pro-liberty conference was held on the 15th - 17th July 2022. With over 200 of the worlds leading pro-liberty activists, and an action-packed program of not just education, but incredible fun.

Bill Hassell, Jeremy Buxton and the Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay discuss constitutionalism, the West Australian Constitution and the recent changes to the voting in the WA upper house.

Day long symposium held by Notre Dame University open to the public discussing Public Choice. Speakers included Johnathan Pincus (Adelaide University), Benjamin Reilly (East-West Centre), William Coleman (Australian National University) and Keith Dowding (Australian National University)

Two week intensive course held at Notre Dame discussing the economic discipline of Public Choice theory for students

Held at the Mannkal office, discussion from Greg Copely on his career in intellegence and strategy. His thoughts about the future of the world through current events.

Science is an intellectual process of inquiry. “The science” is a belief system bordering on a cult. Two years on from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the question remains how so many trained in medicine and science abandoned scientific thinking and became “believers” in “the science”. What lessons can be learned from this unique period in history? Dr Joe Kosterich M.B.B.S (WA) 1985 is a GP, speaker, author, and health industry consultant. Joe is a regular in the media and is often called to give opinions in medico legal cases. He is WA State Medical Director for IPN, Clinical editor of Medical Forum Magazine, Medical Advisor to Medicinal Cannabis company Little Green Pharma, and chairman of the Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association. He teaches students at both UWA and Curtin Medical schools. Previously Joe held senior positions in the Australian Medical Association and sat on numerous industry and government boards and has extensive experience in the management of medical centres.

The Liberty and Society Student Conference is a unique 2-day conference for students interested in exploring important economic, political, and philosophical issues of past and present from a classical liberal and libertarian framework. The conference is now in its 27th year and has supported over 1000 students including the likes of Josh Frydenberg, Kelly O’Dwyer, and Simon Bridges.

The Thirty-Second Conference of The Samuel Griffith Society. Key speakers included a Justice of the High Court of Australia, the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia, a former Prime Minister and the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Kate Wagstaff has been in business since her first job behind a bar many years ago! She moved into professional recruitment more than 20 years ago while working in Marketing and IT in the USA, and since then has enjoyed a global work/life adventure in international strategic marketing and communications across the tourism and education industries. Kate joined Mannkal in 2016, and after a few years off in sunny Norway is now back in her role as Programs Manager. This seminar covered the basic, fundamental professional skills that are essential to making an impact and getting ahead in today’s challenging world. From cover letters and emails to interview etiquette and presentation skills, this seminar gave students the tools for a strong head start to success.

We were excited that the one and only Naomi Brockwell could join us at Mannkal! WA-born Naomi is an award-winning producer who hosts some of the largest Blockchain and economics conferences around the world. She interviews the biggest names in tech, business, and politics and is a regular on US national television discussing Blockchain technology and current events. On top of that she is a valued member of the Mannkal Advisory Council. Naomi presented on the topic of "Essential Privacy Tools" while we enjoyed a light lunch together.

We are delighted to be hosting one of Perth's most successful fund managers at this very special student seminar. Willy Packer will share with us unique insights into the world of international investment through the lens of the current geo-political situation. Willy manages the $2 billion Investigator Trust.

What is the rule of law and why is it important? We are excited to welcome Dr Rocco Loiacono to give an exciting seminar on the rule of law and our fundamental freedoms (or current lack thereof). Rocco is a senior lecturer in the Curtin University Law School, where he teaches in the Real Property Law and Advanced Legal Research units. He has an LLB and a Diploma in Modern Languages (First Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia (UWA). He practised as a lawyer for ten years, most of that time at Clayton Utz, one of Australia’s largest law firms. Rocco was awarded his PhD (from UWA) in 2014. His particular research interest is the translation difficulties arising from the differences that exist between continental legal systems and the English common law, and he has published widely on this research in peer-reviewed journals of translation, linguistics and law.

We were delighted to be hosting our annual Emerging Leaders event, a night dedicated to celebrating freedom and philanthropy. We formally graduated our 2021 cohort and welcomed the new scholars for 2022.The Honourable Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC, former Governor of Western Australia (2011 - 2014) and Director and Chairman of the McCusker Charitable Foundation, was our keynote speaker. Malcolm shared with us his wisdom from his long and expansive career and his dedication to philanthropy. To see his keynote click the link below: https://youtu.be/QO4ZZTut768

Mentor speed dating between the 2022 scholars and the ambassadors.

Dinner held at the historic Weld Club to celebrate 25 years of Mannkal.

What is Austrian economics and why is it important? We will kick off our 2022 Scholarship Program with a crash course in economic theory with Professor Mark Hornshaw (UNDA).

Mannkal's annual Christmas party celebrating the year.

Daniel White is an experienced lawyer with a strong background in industrial relations, particularly in the resources, rail, construction and maritime/shipping sectors. He has co-authored a number of articles for leading journals and conferences focused on the topics of enterprise bargaining and managing unions, and is a member of a number of societies and organisations and centrally involved in the ongoing debate of reforming Australia’s industrial relations system and enhancing the Federation. In this session, Daniel will be giving us an overview of The Samuel Griffith Society - why it was founded, its success and future directions for the society.

Stuart is the Managing Director and 100% owner of Prestbury Financial Management and has had 24 years’ experience in the finance sector. Stuart has also coached football (soccer) teams for over 20 years across different levels and has his Asian Confederation / Football Australia B Licence in coaching. In this session Stuart will be sharing the value and the role of a coach from the sporting arena to the finance sector and tying in the leadership skills required of a coach to motivate a team to perform to their potential

Not everyone is financially literate, and this skill is not explicitly taught in schools. Join us for this student seminar which will cover the basics, giving you access to the knowledge and tools you will need in order to be financially successful. Greg Mawer FCPA is a Director, CPA & Tax Agent at Accumulate Accountants + Business Advisors. Greg has extensive taxation and business advisory experience having worked in public practice, commerce and academia for over a decade. Apart from being experienced in the usual tax and financial statements, Greg loves helping people in business achieve all they desire with strategic planning and financial modelling. The seminar will cover the below topics: Employment income (gross, PAYG, net, super) o Basic Tax o Basic superannuation o Financial Independence o Time vs money o Peer pressure / social media / keeping up with the Jones’ o Credit cards o Savings accounts o Car / car loan o Wills o Insurances o Start your own business Every attendee will receive a free copy of "Secrets about money that put you at risk" by Michael J. McKay

Enterprise Forum 2021 where we celebrate human ingenuity and the spirit of enterprise.

What is the rule of law? Why do people follow laws? What is the role of culture to encourage lawful behaviour? Join us as Genevieve Longman shares stories about the programs they run at the Rule of Law Education Centre and the impact they have had. About Genevieve: Over the last 3 years, Genevieve Longman, Graduate of law and member of the Australian Olympic Womens Waterpolo squad has been working at the Rule of Law Education Centre helping high school students appreciate and value the rule of law through their Law Day Out Court Education Programs. Through these education programs, Genevieve has brought the rule of law to life, educating students so they can uphold and protect the rule of law. Genevieve also holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Western Australia majoring in International Relations and Political Science and is passionate about legal education and the critical role it plays in society.

The 2021 Freedom to Choose (FTC) conference is the eleventh in a sequence of annual conferences devoted to exploring the effectiveness of free-market policies. There is a focus on placing free-market ideas in their historical context and the role economists should play in policy formation. The invited conference speakers are encouraged to adopt a critical, scholarly, and non-ideological stance when considering these issues. Dissent is encouraged both from the floor and the podium.

Brad Lips's Liberalism and the Free Society in 2021 takes a sober look at how institutions of liberal democracy are now tested-in the U.S. and worldwide-by lockdowns, cronyism, cancel culture, and more. Exploring trends from the Global Index of Economic Mentality and drawing insights from an international network of experts and activists, Liberalism and the Free Society in 2021 offers readers a deeper understanding of the fragility of freedom's future. Importantly, the book also shares reasons for hope as well as a path forward for building a larger coalition around the timeless values that sustain free societies

"3 Case Studies for Success" with Mannkal Ambassador Colin Agnew. Colin has had a long and distinguished career in the mining industry with a record of success that would be hard to match. Join us as he shares 3 case studies from his own career that demonstrate the pathway to success. Topics covered: * Do Not Accept Conventional Wisdom * Have a Clear Organisational and Personal Purpose * How to Bring People on Board 2021 Mannkal Alumni, and prospective 2022 Scholars and strongly encouraged to attend. For prospective Scholars, attendance will support your application.

Two week intensive course held at Notre Dame discussing the economic discipline of Public Choice theory for students

Part of the LDP 2021 program.

We had the pleasure of hosting an invitation only event for our Leadership Development Program 2021 Scholars and our 2020 Alumni. We discussed the impact of the Covid pandemic on our programs, and our plans to complete their scholarships that involve many new and exciting opportunities, including both local and international internships. The take-away from the evening is that while the Covid crisis has dealt us all a blow, our mission hasn’t changed - that is to develop future free market leaders.

Part of the LDP 2021 program. Leadership session #2

Part of the LDP 2021 program. Weekend-long event with libertarian seminars and immersive leadership activities.

Part of the LDP 2021 program. Leadership session #1

Part of the LDP 2021 program. Libertarian session #2.

The launch of Jokes and Joys, a collection of jokes and memes by Gina Rinehart.

Part of the LDP 2021 program. Libertarian session #1.

Our annual cocktail party celebration our milestones and achievements.

Week long program covering libertarian philosophy, economics and leadership.