The Menzies Research Centre (MRC) is an Australian centre-right public policy think tank aligned with the Liberal Party.
| Named after | Robert Menzies |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1994 |
| Type | Think tank |
| Purpose | Public policy |
| Location |
|
Chair | Paul Espie AO |
Executive director | David Hughes |
| Affiliations | Liberal Party |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Menzies Research Centre was founded in 1994 and is named in honour of Sir Robert Menzies, the founder of the Liberal Party of Australia and Australia's longest-serving prime minister. It is the think-tank of the Liberal Party of Australia.[citation needed]
Aims and governance
editThe Menzies Research Centre, abbreviated as MRC,[1] "works to promote the principles of individual liberty, free speech, competitive enterprise, limited government and democracy".[2] The Centre publishes books and monographs, and organises conferences and seminars throughout the year.[2]
David Hughes was appointed to the role of executive director in March 2023.[3]
Activities
editIts activities include:[citation needed]
- consultations and other processes for debating and developing public policy, with a focus on economic, regulatory and energy policy
- the annual John Howard Lecture, given each year by a distinguished international figure,
- publishing of books in relation to Liberal figures and values (e.g. David Kemp's histories on the development of Australian democracy and liberalism)
- an active subscription program offering many benefits and opportunities
Directors
editAs of 2013[update] the directors of the MRC are:[4]
- Paul Espie AO – Chair
- Hon John Olsen AO
- Andrew Abercrombie
- Peta Seaton AM
- Mitch Hooke AM
- Brian Loughnane AO
- Andrew Robb AO
- Nick Minchin AO
- Georgina Downer
- Tamsin Lawrence
- Adrian Tembel
- Alex Danne
- HTrish Worth AM
- David Hughes
Former chairs have been:
- David S. Clarke AO 1995-98
- Hon Andrew Robb MP 1998-2004
- Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP 2002-04
- Tom Harley
- Kevin McCann AO
- Paul Espie AO
Executive directors of the Menzies Research Centre have been:
- Michael L'Estrange AO, 1995-97
- Hon Dr Marlene Goldsmith, 1998-2000
- John Roskam, 2001-02
- Jason Briant, 2003-05
- Julian Leeser, 2006-12
- Professor Don Markwell, 2012–13
- Nick Cater, 2014–2023
- David Hughes, 2023-present
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "About the MRC". Menzies Research Centre. 23 October 1942. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Menzies Research Centre".
- ^ "Menzies Research Centre Appoints New Executive Director". Menzies Research Centre. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Menzies Research Centre - Public policy ideas with impact for a free society - Our Directors". www.menziesrc.org. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013.