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21St Anniversary Edition MANNKALMANNKAL FOUNDATION’S FOUNDATION’S Mannkal’sMannkal’s Musings BI-BAINNUAL- A NNUAL REVIEW REVIEW Editor:Editor: SharniEva Christensen Cutajar M aA r cp h r i2 l 0 2017 1 8 Vol. 16Vol. 13 21st anniversary edition Contents What Does Mannkal Do? Chairman’s Report 3 Mannkal works with universities and institutions Executive Director’s Report 4 to: Mannkal’s Special Opportunities 5 • develop the future leaders of WA Where Are They Now? 6-7 Advisory Council/Ambassadors/Donors 8 • send students abroad to learn the Mannkal Scholarships 9-16 foundations for a free society with our partner think tanks Mannkal Events 17–21 2017: Year in Review 2018: Year Ahead Scholars’ Articles 22 Who is Ron Manners? Social Media Statistics 23 Ron Manners is the Managing Director of the Mannwest Group, the Emeritus Chairman of the Aus- Scholarship Opportunities 24 tralian Mining Hall of Fame Ltd, and is a member of the Board of Overseers for the Atlas Network, Washington, DC. Ron was born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. As a fourth-generation prospector, he studied electrical engineering at the Kalgoorlie School of Mines before he assumed management of the family mining/ engineering business, W.G. Manners & Co. (originally established in 1895) in 1955. He expanded and diversified the company which has evolved to become the Mannwest Group. Between 1972 and 1995 Ron floated several Australian listed mining companies before joining the board of a Canadian company with operations in Mexico, Brazil and Turkey. In addition to his mining interests, Ron has pursued an interest in economic education, establishing the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation in 1997. Ron is also the author and editor of numerous books and articles. Mannkal Volunteers and Staff Trustee Board Members Executive Director Editorial Consultant Ron Manners Andrew Pickford Dr Chris Ulyatt John Hyde Executive Assistant Web and IT Consultant Jenny Manners Judy Carroll Matthew Lock Bill Stacey Scholarships Manager Media & Communications Andrew Pickford Kate Wagstaff Coordinator Eva Christensen David Stevens Scholarships Coordinator Neil Fearis Sharni Cutajar Development Coordinator Llew Cross Mannkal Foundation’s Bi-Annual Review March 2018 Ron’s Report Mannkal’s 21st Anniversary and our 1,200th Outgoing student The Mannkal Foundation has come a long way in its 21 years, but in many ways I feel we are only just taking our first steps. We are, as they say, “only just getting our act together”. This has been, and still is, a learning process for us. We are very grateful for the tremendous input received from so many people, including our host think-tanks around Australia, New Zealand and the world. Our outgoing students program has been shaped by input from our returning scholars whose insightful experiences have been passed back to us. Our program has also been deeply shaped by our professional staff, the dedication of our voluntary board of directors, the sage counsel of our internationally based Advisory Council and the wisdom and generosity of our supporting Ambassadors. If we can retain our humility and ability to absorb fresh ideas, we could really develop this formula into something that makes a lasting and significant difference. We have set a challenging task for Mannkal, and we leave it for you to judge our effectiveness. We have gained great satisfaction from witnessing the contagious enthusiasm for new ideas displayed Each time you meet a returning Mannkal scholar, ask by our returning students and that has been enhanced how they have benefited from their exposure to the by seeing so many of them go on to stellar careers in world of ideas out there? business, research, teaching and public policy. In this anniversary year of reflection we are asking It is also our hope that we might make some small ourselves, “has this 21-year journey been worthwhile?” difference in turning these future leaders away from the current trend of “divisive showmanship” exhibited We think it has been, as we already sense we are by our political leaders. (I stress that they are only leaving the future in safer hands. our political leaders, not our true leaders who lead by earning our respect.) True leaders exhibit dignity and respect for the rights and responsibilities of the individual, guided by an understanding of the constitutional principles that form a major part of Western Civilisation, itself Ron Manners flowing from Judeo-Christian history and tradition, and an understanding of the legitimate role of limited Chairman, Mannkal Economic Education Foundation government. 3 Mannkal Foundation’s Bi-Annual Review March 2018 Andrew’s Angle - “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” There is a tendency amongst Australian libertarians and the centre-right to look to our American cousins for inspiration in the battles of ideas. While the glitz and excitement are appealing, the presidential system produces a different dynamic than our parliamentary system. For this reason, political practitioners look to England and Canada for insights rather than Washington. The same is true for ideas. It is time we looked closer to home for inspiration for application of classical liberal ideals and Hayekian concepts. As a historian, I am aware of the benefit of building on a base of existing knowledge and leveraging past Andrew Pickford is the Executive Director of successes. In plain language this is “standing on the the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation. shoulders of giants”. That’s why Mannkal will shortly He has experience working with free market, be launching the John Hyde archives and has begun libertarian and conservative think tanks in to look at Australian Real Heroes, including John Australia, Canada and the United States. Hyde himself. A regular commentator on economic, Much more work needs to be done. In Western security and energy issues, Andrew has Australia, we are fortunate to have been home to many written numerous articles, books and leaders who have championed the cause of freedom monographs on these subjects for both over many years yet are now only known within limited Australian and international audiences. circles. In addition to John Hyde, Mannkal’s Chairman Ron Manners, entrepreneur and philanthropist Harold In addition to working alongside Ron Manners Clough, as well as the late Senator Peter Walsh, all promoting free market and libertarian ideas, he played a role. Many others have also been important has had the privilege of learning from a number and need to be recognised. of leading Australians including Gregory Copley, Harold Clough, John Hyde and Barry Cusack. It is time to capture the insights, work and achievements As well as serving as the Executive Director of these giants of Western Australia. Mannkal will be of Mannkal, Andrew is also Director at the cataloguing the work of these remarkable leaders and Indo-Pacific Energy Security Program, disseminating their insights and achievements to the PerthUSAsia Centre; Strategic Advisory next generation of free market leaders. Board Member, the Crown Council of Ethiopia for Energy and Economics; Senior Fellow, No doubt these young leaders will provide their International Strategic Studies Association; own interpretation and adaption to current issues. Senior Fellow, China Institute of the University This evolutionary process would be identifiable to of Alberta; Fellow, The Royal Canadian Edmond Burke, especially as these ideas will now be Geographical Society; and Adjunct Research disseminated through social media rather than by pen Fellow, University of Western Australia. and paper. Andrew Pickford Executive Director 4 Mannkal Foundation’s Bi-Annual Review March 2018 Mannkal’s Special Opportunities Australia’s Busiest Person Donates Her Most Precious Asset - Time - To Mannkal Scholars Standing, from left: Sharni Cutajar, Ben McDonald, James Walker, Eva Christensen, Gina Rinehart, Ron Manners, Mason Tufilli, Tej Patel, Nick Marsh, John McMahon, Connor Lane. Seated, from left: Herman Toh, Llew Cross, Elizabeth Powley, Emma Watson, Olivia Maso. These fortunate Mannkal Scholars enjoyed the opportunity of spending a full afternoon with Mrs Gina Rinehart as she shared her experiences covering her wide spread of interests. Mining, cattle, agriculture, exports, private vs public companies, regulatory impediments to the nation’s future and philanthropy were among the topics of the wide-ranging discussions. The Mannkal Scholars’ one-on-one discussions with Mrs Rinehart were of immense help with their future career choices. It was a remarkable afternoon and an incredible opportunity to share the thoughts of one of Australia’s most extraordinary and inspirational business leaders. *** Apply Now! Applications are now open for 2018 mid year opportunities. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Scholarships Manager, Kate Wagstaff at scholarships@mannkal. org. Our multi-step application process involves getting to know you through interviews, essays and reports, seminars and other events. Don’t delay - get in touch with us today! For more information visit www.mannkal.org 5 Mannkal Foundation’s Bi-Annual Review March 2018 Where Are They Now? Hannah Berdal [2012] Emma Dyce [2014] Since completing her Mannkal Emma undertook her internship with Scholarship with the Lion Rock the Atlas Network in Washington, DC Institute in Hong Kong during 2012, at the end of 2014. Emma graduated Hannah went on to complete her with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Master of Commerce at the University Commerce degrees with Distinction of Western Australia. at the University of Western Australia. Hannah studied international In 2015, Emma earned one of eight commercial law at the University of Vienna in Austria, scholarships offered by the Australian Government where she worked part-time at the Austrian Economics and European Commission to undertake further study Centre and the Hayek Institute as a Digital Editor in Europe, and in 2016 she completed her Masters in and started the AEC’s ‘Views from Vienna’ monthly International and European Business at EM Strasbourg newsletter.
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