Robert Menzies Institute
The Robert Menzies Institute is an Australian Prime Ministerial Library and museum dedicated to the 12th and longest serving Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies[1]. The Library is situated on the Parkville campus of the University of Melbourne since its founding in 2021[2].
The University of Melbourne announced that it would house the Institute in April 2021[3][4]. It faced resistance in the run-up to its opening[5] due to its links with the Australian Liberal Party[6] and conservative politics[7][8]. The University of Melbourne proceeded with opening the Library, which opened in 2021. In 2017 the institute received a 7-million dollar grant from the government to refurbish the building which the Institute would be housed in[9].
Activities
The Institute hosts a variety of events, including book launches, orations, and cultural events[1]. One such oration is the ANZAC Day oration, which features a speech regarding the security of Australia[10]. The institute also runs a number of history-related events for schoolchildren and teachers and hosts a yearly public speaking competition, available for Australian students in years 9 to 12[11].
The Institute also runs a weekly podcast 'Afternoon Light', hosted by CEO Georgina Downer, and has interviewed various Australian Political figures, including Scott Morrison, James Paterson, Simon Birmingham, Tony Abbott, and Malcolm Turnbull[12].
Leadership
As of June 2024, the CEO of the Institute was Georgina Downer, a former diplomat, lawyer, Liberal Party candidate, journalist[13] and daughter of Australian Politician Alexander Downer.
The board is made up of a variety of academics, media figures, and business leaders. Notable members include Peta Credlin AM, Leigh Clifford AC, and David Kemp AM[14].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Robert Menzies Institute | MOAD". apm-origin.moadoph.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "Robert Menzies Institute". Menzies Research Centre. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ Blom, Suzanne (2020-07-16). "Old Quad to house Robert Menzies Institute". Alumni & Giving. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ "New Institute to honour Robert Menzies". The Australian. 30 April 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Gelber, Katharine (2021-07-29). "Should the University of Melbourne host the Menzies Institute? The answer hinges on academic freedom". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ Fowler, Michael (2021-07-22). "Students, academics battle opening of Liberal-backed institute at Melbourne Uni". The Age. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ "Melbourne University's Robert Menzies Institute Is a Right-Wing Con". jacobin.com. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ Melbourne, Jenny Sinclair in (2021-07-26). "Students rally against creation of Robert Menzies institute". Research Professional News. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "Students and staff campaign against Liberal-aligned Robert Menzies Institute - Honi Soit". 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ "Transcript | Robert Menzies Institute ANZAC Oration | 23 April 2024". www.senatorpaterson.com.au. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "Robert Menzies Institute Speech Competition - HTAV". www.htav.asn.au. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ Development, PodBean. "Afternoon Light | Robert Menzies Institute". robertmenziesinstitute.podbean.com. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "Georgina Downer".
- ↑ "Board". Robert Menzies Institute. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
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