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The Menzies Research Centre (MRC) is an Australian centre-right public policy think tank aligned with the Liberal Party.
History
The 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
The 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
Its 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
As of 2013 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
- Trish 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
- Australian Labor Party: Chifley Research Centre
- National Party of Australia: Page Research Centre
- Australian Greens Party The Green Institute
References
- ^ "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. 17 March 2023. 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.
