The Centre for Independent Studies is the leading independent public policy 'think tank' within Australasia. The CIS is actively engaged in supporting a free enterprise economy and a free society under limited government where individuals can prosper and fully develop their talents. With critical recommendations to public policy and by encouraging debate amongst leading academics, politicians,  journalists and the general public, the CIS aims to make sure good ideas are heard and seriously considered.

In April 1976, Greg Lindsay the founder of The Centre for Independent Studies, wrote to Professor Lauchlan Chipman of Wollongong University regarding his plans to form a centre to 'promote the study of liberty'. Months later Chipman delivered the Centre's inaugural seminar Liberty, Justice and the Market, and the CIS was up and running.

Since then, the Centre has continued to produce valuable research work which has shaped and influenced public policy. We are proud to be associated with some of the greatest leaders in business and academia as visiting lecturers or as CIS members, staff and Board of Directors. This section contains information on CIS membership, staff and other information.