'Respectful even when we disagreed': A young American conservative encounters Australian political culture

Pittsburgh native and MRC intern Preston Vissotski reflects on his experience studying abroad in Australia.

Centre for Youth PolicySusan NguyenDecember 5, 2025Future Leader Initiative

The geopolitical impact of livestock exports

The livestock export industry has been a key driver in shaping positive views of Australia in Asia and the Middle East. Unfortunately, argues Andrew Robb, the industry’s geopolitical achievements are not widely understood or appreciated outside regional Australia.

Susan NguyenDecember 4, 2025

The British Liberal traditions that shaped Menzies

Liberal Party founder Robert Menzies’ creed of Australian Liberalism was informed by the ideas of three thinkers from Victorian Britain. By David Furse-Roberts

David Furse-Roberts, Liberal PartySusan NguyenDecember 4, 2025

Sussan Ley delivers the John Howard Lecture

Sussan Ley joins John Howard for the flagship event of the Menzies Research Centre.

Susan NguyenNovember 14, 2025Sussan Ley delivers the John Howard Lecture

Albanese's big spending agenda echoes worst aspects of Whitlam era

Albanese’s big-spending agenda parallels Gough Whitlam’s huge expansion of government. Where the two leaders diverge is in their boldness and vision. By Ted O’Brien.

Business and EconomySusan NguyenNovember 14, 2025Albanese's big spending agenda

Bringing back the contest of ideas

Sam Fox imagined university life would be the kind of place where different ideas flourished. What he found was the very opposite.

Ending the policy of 'emissions reduction whatever the cost'

The policy of cutting emissions 'whatever the cost' is no longer sustainable. It weakens our competitiveness, burdens our industries, and treats the public with contempt. By Nick Cater.

YouTube ban a step too far

The proposal to ban YouTube for under-16s is overreach based on flimsy evidence. By Nico Louw.

CultureSusan NguyenOctober 17, 2025YouTube ban a step too far

James Paterson delivers the Tom Hughes Oration

The Liberal Party will find its way out of the wilderness, says James Paterson, once it resolves its differences, unites behind its values, aligns its policies with them, and confidently argues the case to the Australian people.

Susan NguyenOctober 17, 2025James Paterson delivers the Tom Hughes Oration

Coalition plans to grow the pie

After three years of Labor’s economic mismanagement, the budget has plunged from a $16 billion surplus to a $10 billion deficit. By Ted O’Brien.

Business and EconomySusan NguyenOctober 10, 2025Coalition plans to grow the pie

The Great Regression: Albanese takes Australia back to the 70s

The industrial relations reforms of the 1980s are being dismantled and centralised control painfully reconstructed under the Albanese government. By Pru Goward.

Business and EconomySimone NicolsonSeptember 26, 2025The Great Regression

From dependency to empowerment: Restoring responsibility to the Budget

Sussan Ley makes the case for moving from dependency to empowerment in a speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.

Business and EconomySusan NguyenSeptember 19, 2025From dependency to empowerment

When Government Hides

These measures reveal the government’s true colours: a deep instinct for control, dressed up in the language of public interest. By Anton Issak.

Centre for Youth PolicySimone NicolsonSeptember 12, 2025When Government Hides

Pipelines not pipedreams: Why investing in gas will improve productivity

Investing in gas pipelines will deliver a clear return to the nation through cheaper electricity prices and higher productivity. By Nick Cater.

Energy and EnvironmentSusan NguyenAugust 29, 2025Pipelines not pipedreams

What if a bit of economic disruption is exactly what Australia needs?

We need to embrace, not fear, disruption from AI. By Sam Fox.

Preview of the Economic Reform Roundtable

Ted O’Brien previews the Government’s economic reform roundtable in a special address to the Menzies Research Centre.

The reform drought

The economic outlook for Australia is bleak under a government bereft of ideas and courage. By Nick Cater.

Business and Economy, Nick CaterSusan NguyenJuly 17, 2025The reform drought

Labor's 'eat the rich' super tax will hurt young people

Labor’s super tax won’t eat the rich, but eat the young by denying their aspirations in the short term and stealing their savings in the long term. By Ted O’Brien.

Business and EconomySusan NguyenJune 27, 2025Super tax