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Mannkal's e-Focus
Greetings!,
This month features part two of Australia's productivity and competitiveness series, with this month's article written by Chris Davis, WA Chair of AusIMM. The third part will be presented in the next issue of e-Focus.
Mannkal Scholar Adam Vilaca has recently travelled to Canada as part of a six week internship with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Adam has been busy updating us with his work at the Centre; please click here to view his blog posts.
UWA Business School student Helen Le will soon be leaving to take part in the Lion Rock Institute Mid-Year Program as a Mannkal Scholar. We wish Helen the best on the program and look forward to hearing more about her experiences! Stay tuned to the Student Blog section of the Mannkal website for updates on her internship.
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My regular Mannerisms this month (please scroll to the end) features 'Minimum wage laws! More harm than good?'.
Ron Manners
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Mining Productivity slips 50% since 2000
In April 2013, Chris Davis (State Chairman of AusIMM) gave an impressive presentation which compares our productivity to that of competing countries. To learn more, please read this brief introduction to the presentation. More > > >
The Real World Effects of Minimum Wage
In this video, American television host John Stossel speaks to a business owner about the practical effects of minimum wage laws and the burden it has on both businesses and low skilled workers. A great real life example that distills the issue into everyday discussion.
Penn Jillette: 'Why I Am A Libertarian'
Flamboyant American entertainer and magician Penn Jillette may not seem like the traditional poster boy for libertarian philosophy, but in this video he provides a great perspective on why he identifies as being a libertarian. Click on the link for this brief but interesting clip. More > > >
Australian Small Business Owners Speaks Up
In this video, Australian workers and small business owners discuss the current regulatory environment and the increasing burdens that are putting pressure on the future success of small business. More > > >
Free-rein Proposal by Canberra Should be Hobbled Before the Pass
Chris Berg from the Institute of Public Affairs successfully articulates some of the sombre consequences surrounding current push to recoginse local governments in the Commonwealth Constitution. A great and very timely article. More > > >
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Upcoming Events
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HETSA Conference, 4th - 6th July, Perth
The History of Economic Thought Society of Australia will be hosting their 26th annual conference at the University of Western Australia Business School, Perth. This year, eminent speakers from around the world will be in attendance to discuss a variety of topics surrounding Economics, Law and History. For more information about this event, please click here.
The HR Nicholls Society Conference, 8th July, Melbourne
On the 8th July, The HR Nicholls Society will be hosting its annual conference with a half day format to encourage broader participation and media coverage. Notable speaker, Mr Paul Fletcher MP, a well known figure in communications policy and previous Senior Advisor during the Howard Government, will be addressing the conference on; 'Deregulation key to lifting services sector'.
Mannkal will be sponsoring several students to attend this conference which will include flights and accomodation to Melbourne. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and a 300 word response outlining your interests in attending the conferene to donna@mannkal.org by 15th June, 2013.
The Liberty and Society Student Conference, 27th-29th September, Sydney
Do you like to challenge yourself, question the way decisions are made and think seriously about the future of Australia and New Zealand? If you have started exploring the possibilities offered by classical liberal ideas then this conference is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Centre for Independent Studies recognises the importance of exposing, challenging and supporting young people who have an interest in exploring the foundations of a free society. The Liberty and Society student conferences are highly regarded with many participants saying the weekend was pivotal in building their personal philosophical framework. Applications close on August 23, 2013. Please click here for more information.
In Black and White Book Launch, 5th June, Perth (and other cities)
'In Black and White: Australians All at the Crossroads', edited by Rhonda Craven, Anthony Dillon, and Nigel Parbury, is being launched in Perth as part of an Ausrtalia tour on 5th June at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, Curtin University of Technology, Bentley. For more information on this event, please click here.
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Mannerisms
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''Minimum wage laws! More harm than good? " More > > >
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