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

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On This Day

29 Nov, 1951

Mace of the House of Representatives

On this day, 29 November 1951, the House of Representatives receives a new mace, a gift from the British Government to celebrate the Jubilee of Federation.
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Book Of The Week

Week 157: Prince of Merchants
Week 156: The Promise of World Tensions (1961)
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Upcoming Events

‘The Final Chapter: Purpose, Endurance, and Legacy 1961-66 and Beyond’
  • 23 Nov, 2024 9:00 am – 24 Oct, 2024 5:00 pm
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End of Year Celebration and Book Launch
  • 3 Dec, 2024
  • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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Latest News

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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How toxic talk turns too easily to assassin’s bullets

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Why we need to have a genuine look at nuclear energy

13 Aug, 2024

Greens are a threat to Australia’s bipartisan tolerance

13 Aug, 2024

The prime minister who found solace in poetry

21 May, 2024

Australia Day 2024: We must resist barrage of calls to trash our 'sense of history, national pride and self-respect' that underpins the essence of our national celebration

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