PREVIEW OF THE ECONOMIC REFORM ROUNDTABLE WTH TED O’BRIEN

Friday 15 August, 2025, Sydney

Join Deputy Leader and Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien MP as he delivers a speech for the Menzies Research Centre.

Ted will address the Menzies Research Centre a few days before he attends the Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. 

While he is only a few months into the role, Ted has demonstrated an understanding of the core economic issues, from poor productivity, declining living standards and unsustainable government spending. 

Importantly, Ted will be one of the few participants at the Economic Reform Roundtable that genuinely believes in lower tax, which is another reason why we should all support his work.

economic speech delivered by peter dutton

Friday 31 January, 2025, Sydney

We are pleased to start 2025 with an exciting opportunity for you to hear directly from the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Peter Dutton MP this coming Friday as he delivers an address focusing on the economy. 

With economic policy set to play a major role in the upcoming election, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the alternative Prime Minister. 

launch of ‘speech: the power of persuasion’

Thursday 15 August, 2025, Sydney

The Menzies Research Centre is delighted to invite you to a special event with the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson AO on Thursday 15 August at Thomson Geer, Level 14, 60 Martin Place Sydney.

The Menzies Research Centre, together with other special guests including former Prime Ministers Hon Tony Abbott AC and Hon Scott Morrison, will be launching our latest publication, "Speech: The Power of Persuasion".

Edited by MRC Research Fellow David Furse-Roberts, this selection of speeches delivered by Dr Nelson is an important volume that captures his timeless contributions to public life as an advocate for doctors, parliamentary leader and custodian of Australia's military tradition.

Brendan’s contribution to Australia has been immense. He served as Defence Minister and later chair of the Australian War Memorial. He was ambassador to the EU and NATO and before that he led the federal Liberal Party. Brendan now serves as president of Boeing Global.

The power of Brendan's speeches is found not only in his choice of words but in the passion and persuasion of their expression. These are the unfiltered words of an extraordinary Australian who speaks with bravery and unwavering belief straight from his heart.

A conversation with Konstantin Kisin

Thursday 29 February, 2024, Canberra

The Menzies Research Centre and the Page Research Centre are delighted to invite you to an in-person conversation with Konstantin Kisin in Canberra. The event is being organised with the support of the Hon Andrew Hastie MP.

This special event will be held in the Main Committee Room of Parliament House on Thursday 29 February from 11:45am for a 12pm start.

Kisin is an award-winning British-Russian commentator, author and comedian. He was born in the Soviet Union but raised in the UK, a background that informs his incisive commentary on some of the biggest issues affecting Western liberal democracies, from the rise of cancel culture to identity politics.

Kisin is author of the book ‘An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West’ and co-host of the popular free speech podcast TRIGGERnometry. If you are not familiar with his work you can listen to his recent speech to the Oxford Union which is available here.

the 11th john howard lecture with boris johnson

Wednesday 13 December, 2023, Sydney

The Menzies Research Centre is delighted to invite you to join former UK prime minister the Rt Hon Boris Johnson as he delivers the 11th John Howard Lecture in Sydney on Wednesday 13 December.

During the evening we will also hear from former Australian prime minister the Hon John Howard OM AC.

We're thrilled to have two exceptional world leaders come together to discuss our most pressing global and local challenges.

The Menzies Research Centre is a proud custodian of this annual address that honours our 25th and second longest serving prime minister.

Since 2009, the John Howard Lecture has featured orations from prominent world leaders.

Past speakers include former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper, former NZ prime ministers Bill English and John Key and former UK Conservative Party Leader Iain Duncan Smith.

The lecture series is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Robert Menzies and affirming Liberal principles.

launch event: the centre for youth policy

Thursday 31 August, 2023, Sydney

If you want to see Liberal values passed down to the next generation then join Freya Leach and John Anderson AC at the launch of the Centre for Youth Policy.

The old adage that as people get older they become more conservative is breaking down. When Millennials began voting, 36% supported the Coalition, now it’s just 25%.

Changing demographics means winning Gen Z and Millennial votes is critical to keeping alive Sir Robert Menzies’ vision for Australia. But we're optimistic.

To help us in this task, the Menzies Research Centre is launching the Centre for Youth Policy led by Freya Leach.

Our mission is to reach every young Australian.

If you want to see Liberal values passed down to the next generation, then support our work by attending this special event.

Spaces are limited.

an evening with john howard and john anderson

Tuesday 25 July, 2023, Canberra

The Menzies Research Centre is delighted to invite you to join a special event with the Hon John Howard OM AC and the Hon John Anderson AC at RG Menzies House in Canberra on Tuesday 25 July.

Join us for drinks and canapes as Mr Howard and Mr Anderson share their insights and wisdom on the future of Liberal Australia. They will be launching an important new book, Dignity and Prosperity, edited by David Stevens.

This will be an important event for those of us who treasure the Coalition’s past and are optimistic about its future.

Threats to our Security and Sovereignty: Missed Opportunities from the Defence strategic review

Tuesday 13 June, 2023, Canberra

We are delighted to invite you to a breakfast with two rising stars, Andrew Hastie and James Paterson who will provide insights on our emerging security challenges.

This event is timely given the release of the Defence Strategic Review. Australia is facing the most challenging strategic circumstances since World War Two. From kinetic conflict to information warfare the nature of our national security threats now span multiple domains.

We’re incredibly privileged to have both the Shadow Minister for Defence and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security join us as they outline the Coalition’s policy position on defence and cyber security along with other insights.

Peter Jennings, one of Australia's leading defence thinkers, will moderate the event.

The theme for their discussion will be —Threats to our Security and Sovereignty: Missed Opportunities from the Defence Strategic Review.

The Menzies Research Centre will be hosting this special breakfast event on Tuesday 13 June to kick off the parliamentary sitting week.

Lessons from Ukraine: National Security Network Breakfast

Tuesday 28 March, 2023, Canberra

Join us to hear a fresh assessment of the Russian full scale invasion of Ukraine from Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko.

What have we learned about Russia, modern warfare and Australia’s role in a world of strategic uncertainty?

The Ambassador’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr Yuriy Sak, Advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, and moderated by Menzies Research Centre Executive Director Nick Cater.

As the Defence Ministry's global spokesperson, Dr Sak is at the forefront of developing and delivering the voice of Ukraine in international media. We are privileged to have Dr Sak join us in person from Kyiv to offer his perspective on the unfolding crisis.

As a show of support to those affected by the conflict, the MRC will donate proceeds from the breakfast event to the Ukrainian community.

Launch of consent of the people by david kemp

Wednesday 1 February 2023, Melbourne

Join Lord Hannan of Kingsclere as he launches David Kemp's masterly account of the story of Australian liberalism after Menzies.

Lord Hannan will be joining the Menzies Research Centre as we pay tribute to Dr Kemp for his invaluable contribution to Liberal thought and history.

A member of the House of Lords and a former Conservative Euro MP, Lord Hannan, or Dan as he prefers to be known, is a leading voice in the UK conservative movement and a strong champion of individual liberty. His work advocates core liberal values of free markets, limited government and direct democracy.

He last visited Australia as a guest of the Menzies Research Centre in 2018.

Venue will be provided upon confirmation of attendance.​​