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This month sees some exciting events for both the international community and for the Mannkal Offices.  

 

Firstly, The United States will decide on its new president for the next term - through the re-election of Democratic Leader, President Barack Obama, or by selecting Republican Candidate Mitt Romney. Will this election pave the way to strong reforms and a change in political priorities? Or will the next president lead the American people into more debt, more red tape and further restrictions on the individual liberty of businesses and families?  

 

In Australia, our own debt worries are already a reality. Click here for a sombre reminder of how quickly the Australian economy is spiralling into more debt via Australia's Debt Clock. 

 

 November will also see Mannkal.org celebrate 15 years of operation. During this time, Mannkal has been able to sponsor over 600 students to conferences and internship programmes across the world. We look forward to continuing to expand our programme next year to ensure that the future leaders of tomorrow are given every opportunity to learn more about the importance of freedom in modern society.  

 

The Lion Rock Institute, a long time friend of the Mannkal.org, sent us a celebratory video in recognition of the anniversary. To view the video, please click here.       

 

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My regular Mannerisms this month is a reflection on the recent Threats to Freedom of Speech Conference Mannkal held in conjunction with Murdoch Law School.

 

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Ron Manners

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Read all about it!  

   Australian Youth aren't the only ones concerned about their future debt burden...
Click on the link for a short video that sees American students speaking out about the future debt woes faced by themselves and the next generation of Americans. More > > > 
 
   Ian Hanke on the Asian Century 
Ian Hanke discusses how the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper will fail in its objectives because it does not tackle labour market reform as a prerequisite to domestic economic reform. Click here to read. More > > > 

 

   Rowan Atkinson on Freedom of Speech video 
Click here for a fantastic speech by Actor and Comedian, Rowan Atkinson, on the repeal of the UK's Section 5 laws on 'offensive speech'. More > > >  
 
   

Youth Speaks Out!   

In the second of a series of essays written and produced by Mannkal Scholars, Mannkal/ECOMS Essay Competition Runner-up Ben Ritchie discusses the implications of the 'plain packaging' regulations on tobacco and alcohol products. Click here to read this fantastic entry. 

Upcoming Events  

   Michael Smith discusses AWU scandal in Perth Conference
In light of the AWU scandal, CANdo is hosting Michael Smith in Perth who will be discussing the issue that has engulfed the trade union movement in Australia. The address will be held on Monday 3 December at The Forrest Centre 221 St George's Terrace, Perth. Click here  for more information and to RSVP to this event.
   
   Perth Launch of  'The Modest Member: The Life and Times of Bert Kelly'
On Wednesday the 21st of November, a book launch of 'The Modest Member: The Life and Times of Bert Kelly' will be held in Perth. For more information about this event, please contact Bob Day or Joy Montgomery on (08) 7070 0077. To purchase a copy of the book, please click here. 

   Australian Mises Seminar, Sydney 
The second annual Australian Mises Seminar will be held in Sydney over the 1st and 2nd of December 2012. The conference will feature some of the  most prominent libertarian thinkers and economists from around the world. For more information, please click here. For students who wish to attend this conference, please contact felicity@mannkal.org.  

 

 

  Gina Rinehart's Perth Book Launch! 
A launch to celebrate Gina Rinehart's much-anticipated book:

 

"Northern Australia

& Then Some

Changes we need to make our Country Rich"


is to be held in Perth on Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 6:00 pm. For venue information and to register your attendance please contact Sheldon Mumby or Jenny Stawell at the Pastoralists and Grazier's Association on (08) 9479 4599. 
 

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