MRC Events

The MRC holds a wide variety of events every year – from gala dinners marking landmark moments in Australian liberalism to book launches, private dinners and casual political debates in pubs. Come and enjoy like-minded company while we debate the principles of freedom, enterprise and more.




John and Janette Howard and Angus Taylor MP at the launch of Mr Howard’s The Art of Persuasion in Sydney, 2018.

John and Janette Howard and Angus Taylor MP at the launch of Mr Howard’s The Art of Persuasion in Sydney, 2018.

Upcoming events

josh frydenberg in conversation

Thursday 29 October 2026, Sydney

Join Josh Frydenberg in conversation as we launch his new memoir, "A Grateful Son".

Josh Frydenberg was first elected to Sir Robert Menzies' former seat of Kooyong in 2010 and went on to serve as Treasurer and Deputy Liberal Leader.

Josh will join the Menzies Research Centre for a conversation following the release of his new memoir. A Grateful Son traces the formative moments and defining decisions of a distinguished career.

This included steering the economy through a one-in-a-century pandemic. The book also discusses in detail the challenges facing Australia, including the breakdown in social cohesion which culminated in Australia’s deadliest terrorist attack in Bondi.

Josh has been a powerful and influential voice in the call for stronger government action to combat the unprecedented hate and antisemitism we have seen in our country over the last few years.

Above all, A Grateful Son reflects on what political power can and cannot achieve, and on the promise Josh sees in Australia.

Places are limited, so please book early to secure your spot.

Tickets can be purchased below.