What an extraordinary year!

In 2020, Australia faced several crises: health (Covid-19 pandemic), economic (a virus-induced recession), cultural (relentless attacks on western civilisation) and strategic (an assertive China and an erratic America).

CIS has been well placed to address three out of four of these challenges: economic, cultural and strategic. And we intend to play an even more prominent role in the policy debates surrounding these challenges.

Of course, we could not make substantial progress in the battle of ideas without the wonderful support from our members across Australia and New Zealand. During Covid, we could not host normal events, but thanks to technology and our excellent Events team, we’ve still been able to host several thought-provoking panel discussions that have, on at least once occasion, attracted YouTube views of more than 400,000.

Thanks to our supporters, CIS will continue to try to make Australia a free, better and more prosperous place. Merry Christmas — and we hope to see you in the New Year when normal programming resumes.