At our recent student seminar, we had the privilege of hearing from Lyndon Rowe, the Commissioner of the Utilities Commission in the Northern Territory and Director of Mannkal. Lyndon shared insights from his experiences in both the private and public sectors, discussing the role of government in addressing market and regulatory failures.

The FTC conference series places free-market ideas in their historical context and highlights the important role economists play in policy formation. The theme of FTC 2024 is “The Path to Freedom: The Enduring Relevance of Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom”. The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Eamonn Butler (Adam Smith Institute). Other speakers include Jeff Bennett (Australian National University), Elena Douglas (Knowledge Society), and Anthony Endres (University of Auckland). Friedrich A. Hayek (1899-1992), undoubtedly one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, hardly needs to be introduced. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hayek’s receipt of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences ‘for [his] pioneering work in the theory of money and economic fluctuations and for [his] penetrating analysis of the interdependence of economic, social and institutional phenomena’. In 1991 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George H. W. Bush, with the citation acknowledging that he had ‘done more than any thinker of our age to explore the promise and contours of liberty’. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the publication of Hayek’s magnum opus titled The Road to Serfdom in 1944. This book is Hayek’s most famous work and is now regarded as a classic in the economic literature. Although the writing of The Road to Serfdom may be said to have constituted Hayek’s war effort, it is clear that he intended the work not merely as a tract for the time in which was written but, as he wrote over twenty years later, a ‘simple and non technical introduction to what I believe is still one of the most ominous questions which we have to solve’. Presumably Hayek would have said much the same thing if he were asked today. FTC 2024 will engage with Hayek’s key ideas, especially those contained in The Road to Serfdom, and explore the relevance of his work for the issues currently faced by society.

We were excited to have long time Mannkal friend Lorraine Finlay, the Human Rights Commissioner of Australia, deliver a special seminar on the origin of Human Rights, why we have them, why we respect them and whether any groups need special rights. Our scholars received an introduction to human rights in Australia and engaged in a discussion about why a commitment to individual rights is essential for advancing freedom and prosperity.

On Tuesday, Lead Mannkal Ambassador Doug Hall spoke to our scholars in a special Socratic session. In this seminar, Doug explored the roles of different schools of economic thought and how they led him to his current philosophical world view. Of particular note is the importance of understanding complex systems as applied to biology, ecology and economics.

We were delighted to host one of Perth's most successful fund managers at our latest student seminar. Long time Mannkal Ambassador Willy Packer shared unique insights into the world of international investment through the lens of the current geo-political situation. Willy manages the $2 billion Investigator Trust.

At our latest student seminar, we were delighted to have Thaddeus Meadows join us virtually to discuss one of the 20th century’s greatest science fiction authors, Robert Heinlein. Our Scholars learned about Heinlein’s significant influence on shaping the modern genre, as well as his dedication to inspiring the pursuit of scientific knowledge and appreciation for individual liberty, self-reliance, and limited government. Thaddeus studied Economics at Truman State University and will begin his PhD studies in the Fall of 2024, focusing on demographics, social decline, and mathematical complexity theory. We thank Thaddeus for his time and insights!

At our latest Mannkal Alumni event, we were thrilled to host former Mannkal Scholar (2011) and Uber Executive, Tom White - Liberal for Curtin. Tom shared his firsthand experiences from pioneering Uber's introduction to Perth in 2015. He spoke about how Uber overcame significant resistance, transformed from an unknown entity to a household name, and created flexible work opportunities for thousands of people. It was inspiring to hear about Tom's leadership journey after Mannkal, which took him from Perth to international ventures in Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea, and now back to Perth, as a candidate for the federal electorate of Curtin.

At our latest student seminar, award-winning science writer and author of The Skeptic's Handbook, Jo Nova provided a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges and uncertainties surrounding Australia's transition to a renewable energy grid. Her insights underscored the need for a comprehensive conversation about Australia's energy future, weighing both the costs and benefits. Thank you, Jo, for your time and invaluable insights!

Our Mannkal Scholars were fortunate last week as Dr Riko Stevens presented an introduction to public choice theory. Described as "politics without romance" by its founder the Nobel Laureate James M. Buchanan, public choice theory is instrumental to understanding the mechanisms of government.

We were thrilled to welcome Lesley Gillespie at our latest student seminar. Together with her husband Roger, Lesley co-founded Bakers Delight in 1980, launching their first bakery in Hawthorn. Through years of determination and hard work, Lesley expanded the business into a network comprising 700 franchises across four countries: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. Our Scholars gained valuable insights into the strategies and challenges involved in scaling a business from humble beginnings to international success.

Mannkal proudly supported "Australia: The Road Ahead," a one-day conference which brought together renowned speakers from diverse political backgrounds to tackle the most pressing issues affecting our state and community. The aim of the conference was to inspire the next generation with the foundational ideas and philosophies that shaped the West, while also addressing the contemporary challenges facing Australians today. We extend our gratitude to all who joined us and contributed to the discussions on moving forward with renewed hope, trust, and unity.

We were delighted to host a dynamic discussion on the Perth Property Market with Trent Fleskens as our first Mannkal Alumni Event. Trent is one of WA's leading property advisors offering unparalleled expertise in purchasing, investing, and developing Perth properties. As the Managing Director of Strategic Property Group, Perth Settlement Agent and Perth Mortgage Broker, and the host of the "Perth Property Show," Trent brought forth his wealth of expertise, regularly sought after by the press, 6PR, and TV audiences. Our Alumni engaged in insightful conversations, networking, and enjoyable refreshments at our office. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to making it a memorable evening!

Our Scholars heard a great talk from Dr Mary-Claire Travers on the issues revolving around generational poverty. Among topics discussed were the roles that housing, healthcare, job security and education have in improving the conditions for lifting young people out of poverty.

For thousands of years doctors did their best to treat individual patients based on their individual needs. Increasingly doctors are an agent of government. As no one size fits all this has significant human and economic implications which get next to no attention. 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.

On Thursday the 7th, Mannkal hosted our annual showcase "Emerging Leaders" event at the University Club of Western Australia. It was wonderful to see so many people in attendance as we celebrated freedom and philanthropy in style! We welcomed our keynote speaker, Rowan Dean, who entertained us while inspiring us all to be proactive in resisting attacks on the freedoms we enjoy. On the night, Mannkal announced the winner of the annual John Hyde Scholar award for our best performing Scholar in 2023 – Rhys Budge. Rhys' obvious enthusiasm for continuous learning and personal development was been evident throughout the program, as well as his humble and unassuming demeanour. We also awarded the Niamh Loader Prize for writing to 2022 Scholar Frances An, for her article Truth-Seeking is a Moral Imperative in Scholarship: A Case Study in the Comfort Women History Wars published by Heterodox Academy. Frances will be travelling to Sydney in the coming months to lunch with Rowan Dean, who has published Frances many times in The Spectator Australia's Flat White. We also welcomed our friends from the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney, who travelled to Perth to host the Liberty and Society Student Conference over the weekend.

The key focus of the seminar is learning how to get noticed for the right reasons. Through this lens we examined cover letters, interview protocol, effective communications, social event etiquette and delivering impactful presentations. Our Scholars left armed with new skills to help you stand out and succeed in today's challenging professional landscape.

Our 2024 Scholars had the opportunity to connect, network, and find mentors at our Ambassador Mentor Mixer event. Our Ambassadors shared their wisdom and guidance, paving the way for bright futures ahead.

Government decision-making impacts individuals and businesses every day. The impacts of government decision-making is far-reaching across most areas of public and private life; including taxation, migration, trade, intellectual property, human rights, finance, defence - to name a select few. Administrative review provides a mechanism for ensuring accountability of government decision-makers. Lucas provided an overview of administrative decision-making and review at the federal level, with a focus on the Federal Court’s judicial review function. Mannkal Alumnus Lucas Roosendaal is a a graduate lawyer at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, and a sessional tutor at UWA Law School teaching administrative law. He is a former judges associate at the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Last week was an absolute blast as we had the privilege of hosting a true visionary at our office. Tal Tsfany, President of the Ayn Rand Institute, graced us with his presence and delivered an absolutely mind-blowing presentation on the profound connection between Freedom and Happiness! Tal's insights ignited a vibrant discussion that left us feeling inspired and ready to embrace the power of individual liberty and its impact on our pursuit of happiness. His ability to articulate the essence of these ideas was truly remarkable, and we're still buzzing with enthusiasm from the experience. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Tal Tsfany for sharing his wisdom with us.

An evening in the Mannkal office with Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, and Adviser to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Vasyl Myroshnychenko resumed the functions of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia on April 1, 2022. He briefly served as an Advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine in March-April of 2022. Between May 2021 and July 2022, Vasyl served as a member of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Institute, a cultural diplomacy outfit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, he was an active business and civil society leader in Ukraine. From 2006 to 2022, he was a Partner at CFC Big Ideas, a Kyiv-based strategic communications company. He has 20 years of experience advising clients on corporate communications, public affairs and reputation management. Vasyl advised many multinational companies and domestic industry leaders across various sectors. Vasyl is a co-founder of Ukraine Crisis Media Center, a media NGO set up in early March of 2014 aimed at amplifying Ukraine’s voice internationally. He was in charge of numerous projects and campaigns during 2014-2019. In 2015-2016, he was a Head of Board of Professional Government Association, an NGO which has united Ukrainian alumni of the Western Universities with a goal of mobilizing talent for the economic, legal and judicial reforms in Ukraine. In 2018, Vasyl was a Marshall Memorial Fellow, a prestigious leadership program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. He was a Chevening Scholar and earned MSc in Politics of the World Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2006, UK). He also holds MA and BA degrees in international relations from Institute of International Relations, Kyiv National Shevchenko University (2002, 2003). Vasyl has two children and is married to Liana Myroshnychenko.

Mannkal ambassador Sheryl Grimwood has had a long and successful career. Upon graduating with a Bachelor's of Pharmacy, Sheryl has worked in a number of industries including pharmacies, the automotive industry, and not for profits, becoming the CEO of the Leukeamia foundation. In these roles, Sheryl has learnt that talent and work ethic only go so far and that the human element is key. This presentation focused on Win-Win negotiations in Business and Personal life. What is a Win-Win position. Is it achievable or a myth, or are there always winners and losers; compromise? The organisational barriers to Win-Win negotiations will be considered; the size and power of the Business Entities entering into negotiations; the power brokers within the Businesses; champions, decision makers, and blockers; the appetite of the Businesses for the “deal”, and the appetite of business representatives for achieving agreement; motivations and their risk profile. Achieving a Win-Win negotiation is as much about understanding human nature as it has to do with the Business’s fundamentals and finances. How does your personal development directly impact successful negotiations; what are the costs to you personally and how can you mitigate the risk you personally bring to the negotiations? Specific examples were drawn from actual negotiations between small privately owned Businesses, large ASX listed entities, and person to person negotiations, where there is a balance of power, and where there isn’t.

Journeys of the Mind: a personal story We have no say in where or when we are born. We also have no say in which culture, ideologies, philosophies or worldviews will permeate and mould us in our childhood years. However, as adults we have the power to travel physically, philosophically and intellectually from our origins to new territories. It requires curiosity, courage and most of all an open mind. While descriptions of physical journeys are common, descriptions of philosophical and intellectual journeys are rarer, but in some ways are far more important to let others know they are not alone and to help give them the courage to break the chains that hold them back. Doug Hall is a Mannkal Ambassador, Industry Development Specialist and Policy Entrepreneur.

We hosted one of Perth's most successful fund managers at this very special student seminar. Long time Mannkal Ambassador Willy Packer shared 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.

On the Fourth of July, The University of Notre Dame Australia hosted the Freedom to Choose Conference: Australia’s Champion of Public Choice: An Appreciation of the Life and Works of Geoffrey Brennan. This extraordinary event featured distinguished guest speakers, renowned thought leaders, and individuals whose lives have been forever transformed by Geoffrey Brennan's teachings. They shared their personal stories, insights, and experiences, leaving us inspired and motivated to embrace our own freedom to choose.

The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation is proud to be supporting the special event “Adam Smith: His Life, Work and Legacy” hosted by the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy. The tercentenary (300th birthday) of Adam Smith, the author of The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments, is being marked this year around the world. Regarded as ‘the father of economics’, Smith is a giant in political economy. To mark the occasion, the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy at Curtin University, with the support of the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation, held a one-day event with expert speakers presenting on Smith’s life, work and legacy – including his relevance for today. Each of our guest speakers presented their unique perspective on Adam Smith. The event culminated in a thought-provoking panel discussion, with plenty of opportunity for Q&A.

Mannkal Ambassador Sten Soderstrom has initiated, managed, and brought to successful completion numerous mining projects, working at every stage of the process, from concept and exploration through to operation. Sten’s extensive knowledge and experience of this complex industry is combined with a genuine passion to help others achieve their ambitions. He is the author of the book Optimising & Creating Strategic Asset Value, in which he reveals the 10 roadblocks senior executives must overcome to realise the full value of their existing mining assets. The seminar drew on the underlying principles in the book and its objective is to broaden the understanding of the critical success factors and challenges facing people in any business.

Liberty and libertarianism are ideas that appeal in various ways to people from completely different perspectives - thus we must find many ways to approach communication and explore various avenues for advancing liberty. Communicating Liberty explored both Max's personal approach to articulating the ideas of liberty as well as the well-established traditions of the great thinkers.

The key focus of the seminar is learning how to get noticed for the right reasons. Through this lens we examined cover letters, interview protocol, effective communications, social event etiquette and delivering impactful presentations. Students left armed with new skills to help stand out and succeed in today's challenging professional landscape.

We are excited that long time Mannkal friend Lorraine Finlay, the Human Rights Commissioner of Australia, delivered a special seminar to our Scholars. Lorraine presented on the origin of Human Rights, why we have them, why we respect them and whether any groups need special rights. Nelson Mandela famously said that ‘to deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity’. But what do we really mean when we talk about human rights? Where do they come from? How are they be protected? What are some of the current challenges? Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, provided an introduction to human rights in Australia and a discussion about why a commitment to individual human rights is essential to advancing freedom and prosperity.

Why on earth would anyone want to get involved in local, or indeed any level of government? Often the types of people drawn to politics have no talent, no ability and wouldn't know how to draw up a strategic plan if they had to. Local government is not glamorous, and yet Greg Milner has found that since his own involvement he has really been able to achieve positive outcomes for the people of South Perth. In this seminar Greg told us his own story, and sought to inspire talented people with a call to arms - you too can make a difference!

John Greenwood OBE presented to our scholars economic theory of monetary and fiscal policy, and what is more impactful. Using case studies from Australia, John provided a compelling argument.

Our 2022 scholars were graduated at this ceremony. We were delighted to have Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Pricebe our keynote speaker via video.

Our returned scholars presented to the current scholars on their adventures abroad. Afterwards, scholars were invited to meet the Mannkal ambassadors in a round robin for potential mentorships.

What is Austrian economics and why is it important? We kicked off our 2023 Scholarship Program with a crash course in economic theory with Professor Mark Hornshaw (UNDA).

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.