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Greetings!,

Last week saw Mannkal celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Mannkal.org website.

To celebrate, Mannkal produced a special edition 15th Anniversary publication which showcases the history of the think-tank and its achievements to date. In addition to helping over 600 student scholars gain a better understanding of free market economics since the Foundation's inception, Mannkal has proudly been involved in facilitating some of the world's best speakers and academics in coming to Perth to share their wisdom with the people of Western Australia.

The 15th Anniversary Review was officially launched at our Christmas Party and is now available online here. If you would like to view photos from the Christmas Party, please click here.

Mannkal also hosted a two day think-tank training session with some of the Foundation's closest friends and partners. Key speakers including Peter Shack, John Hyde, Bill Stacey and Bob Day each gave a presentation on the aspects that help define the role of think-tanks in modern society and each contributed to guiding the future direction of Mannkal as an organisation. We would like to thank everyone who attended the sessions for their contribution.

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My regular Mannerisms this month features my comments on the 15th Anniversary Review and provides a brief snapshot of the origins of this wonderful organisation.

Ron Manners

Chairman

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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.

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.

Mannerisms

The First Fifteen Years. More > >

(Ron)

(Mannkal)

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