Thursday, 19 October – Saturday 21 October 2023
The Langham Gold Coast
2023 Speakers
“I encourage you to invest in a weekend that you will remember.”
Nicholas Moore, Chairman, Centre for Independent Studies
2022 Conference Agenda
Economic: Old Problems and New Reform Agendas
Featuring:
John Kehoe
Gary Banks
Robert Carling
Simon Cowan
China-AU Relations: How to Handle China
Featuring:
Lavina Lee
Yun Jiang
Rowan Callick
Salvatore Babones
Media Relations: From Fake News to Slow News? The Crisis of Mainstream Media
Featuring:
Claire Lehmann
Aaron Patrick
Isabel Oakeshott
Tom Switzer
Education: Have We Lost Control of Our Classrooms?
Featuring:
Lorraine Hammond
Dr Greg Ashman
Glenn Fahey
Population Trend: Will Population Decline Mean the End of Capitalism
Featuring:
Tom Switzer
Politics: The future of left and right
Featuring:
Henry Olsen
Waleed Aly
Richard Tice
Peter Kurti
About Consilium
Consilium is back for its 22nd edition this October. Derived from the Latin deliberatus or deliberation, the conference is an initiative of The Centre for Independent Studies – Australia’s leading independent public think tank.
From its humble beginnings in 2000, Consilium has grown to become one of Australia’s most prestigious conferences. Over 3 days, leaders of business, politics, academia and the wider community are drawn together for intensive deliberation on major economic, social and cultural issues facing Australia.
The conference promotes free choice, individual liberty, defends cultural freedom, and the open exchange of ideas which exemplifies the mission of the CIS. All policy options need to be heard and deliberated over so that Australia can make the right decisions that will allow continued prosperity.
We look forward to welcoming you to Consilium 2023!
Who attends Consilium?
Business Leaders
A range of sectors are represented by participants and speakers, including information technology, banking and finance, mining and resources, agriculture, retail, manufacturing, construction and biotechnology.
Public Officials
Senior government legislators from Australia, New Zealand and around the world play an active role in Consilium deliberations, providing insights into current policy developments.
Cultural Leaders
Some of Australia’s most influential community and public opinion leaders attend, including scientists, Indigenous leaders, church officials, media commentators, internationally renowned thinkers, and leading arts figures.
Policy Experts & Academics
Scholars from both private and public research organisations attend Consilium. Our program will feature scholars from Australia, the United States and the UK.
Consilium 2022 will be held at the 5-star golf resort: Château Élan. Nestled among rolling vineyards and overlooking manicured fairways, the award-winning Château Élan at The Vintage is one of Australia’s finest integrated golf, spa and conference resorts located in the heart of the famed Hunter Valley.
