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The Videos From Australia: The Road Ahead Conference (April 17th 2024)

8 May 2024  •  Ron Manners AO

Every seven years, the Mannkal Foundation has 'curated' a Western Civilization style conference. This year’s 2024 conference was by far the most successful …

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Liberty could be good for you too!

23 October 2018  •  Ron Manners AO

I presented this speech at the 2018 Mont Pelerin Society General Meeting in Gran Canaria, Spain. It was held September 30 to October 6. …

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John Hyde in three words

1 October 2018  •  Ron Manners AO

At a recent celebration for  John Hyde, where he was presented with a festschrift, I was asked to describe him in three words. …

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HRH Prince Philip: Ideas have consequences

18 September 2017  •  Ron Manners AO

This presentation was given by Ron at one of Mannkal's 20th anniversary events. It tells of Ron's involvement with the Prince Philip study conference (CSC) and how …

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Welcome to Country 2017

8 March 2017  •  Ron Manners AO

Introductory comment to the Year Ahead 20th Anniversary Mannkal event — March 8, 2017, by Ron Manners Let me acknowledge those early adventurers who …

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Politicians should fear the next generation

2 April 2016  •  Ron Manners AO

This Mannerism was written in 2016 but its message still rings true today. There's nowhere to hide What makes these current times so …

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Never clean the coffee machine again!

20 August 2014  •  Ron Manners AO

This speech was delivered at Mannkal's Leaders Forum in 2014. I'm proud to say we are still offering Mannkal scholarships and study tours, …

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The other side of the same coin

13 April 2013  •  Ron Manners AO

This is a copy of speech Ron made at the Mannkal Scholars and Friends Cocktail Party, held at the University of Western Australia in April 2013. …

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History helps us prepare for the future

30 January 2012  •  Ron Manners AO

In my role as Mannkal Economic Education Foundation Chairman, students often ask: “What has been the biggest change to Australia over the past …

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