Introducing the Robert Menzies Institute

The Robert Menzies Institute is a prime ministerial library and museum that honours the life of Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, bringing alive the spirit of a great Australian for a new generation.

The Institute celebrates the timeless principles championed by Sir Robert Menzies, such as the freedom to flourish within a vibrant democracy and applies them to the challenges of today.

The Institute is independent and non-partisan. It was established in 2021 by the Menzies Research Centre and the University of Melbourne.

Introducing The Robert Menzies Institute

About Sir Robert Menzies

Book Of The Week

Week 163: The Spectacle of Sport
Week 162: The Annotated Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth

Upcoming Events

Launch of The Menzies Ascendancy – The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG & Paul Kelly
  • 3 Feb, 2025
  • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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Menzies Early Career Network Book Launch
  • 6 Feb, 2025
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Latest News

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10 Dec, 2024

‘Giving voice to the forgotten people’: Robert Menzies’ legacy, 75 years on

29 Nov, 2024

Neither side of politics shares Menzies’ vision for higher education

15 Oct, 2024

A year since the Voice: Australia's social fissures continue to move in a frighteningly permanent direction twelve months on from divisive referendum

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