Menzies Research Centre

MRC
Canberra, Australia

The Menzies Research Centre is a think tank that upholds liberal principles and advocates for a free, just and prosperous Australia. It is affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia and draws inspiration from Sir Robert Menzies, Australia’s longest-serving prime minister and a key articulator of Australian Liberalism. It conducts public policy research, publishes books, hosts live events and maintains an active media presence. The Centre advocates for effective, efficient and democratic government while encouraging independence, innovation and reward for effort. It supports the institution of the family as the foundation for a strong and dynamic society bound by shared values and mutual obligations in which every individual enjoys equal moral worth.

Contact details

Address:
RG Menzies House, Cnr Blackall & Macquarie Sts, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

Country:
Australia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Australia
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Political party/figure
Year founded
1994
Age (years)
Menzies Research Centre
 30
Australia average
 32
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Liberal Party of Australia
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): David Hughes
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2022): Nick Cater
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
Menzies Research Centre
 4
Australia average
 16
Global average
 79
2021
Menzies Research Centre
 5
2020
Menzies Research Centre
 5
% Female staff
2024
Menzies Research Centre
 50%
Australia average
 57%
Global average
 58%
2021
Menzies Research Centre
 20%
2020
Menzies Research Centre
 20%
% Female researchers
2021
Menzies Research Centre
 20%
Australia average
 41%
Global average
 34%
2020
Menzies Research Centre
 0%

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
Menzies Research Centre
 3
Australia average
 16
Global average
 42
2020
Menzies Research Centre
 6
2019
Menzies Research Centre
 1

Social

Likes (2023)
Menzies Research Centre
 3,233
Australia average
 10,586
Global average
 26,972
Likes (2022)
Menzies Research Centre
 3,110
Likes (2021)
Menzies Research Centre
 2,958
Followers (2024)
Menzies Research Centre
 2,047
Australia average
 10,945
Global average
 21,213
Followers (2022)
Menzies Research Centre
 2,053
Followers (2021)
Menzies Research Centre
 1,909
Subscribers (2024)
Menzies Research Centre
 3,850
Australia average
 7,497
Global average
 7,738
Subscribers (2023)
Menzies Research Centre
 189
Subscribers (2022)
Menzies Research Centre
 184
Subscribers (2022)
Menzies Research Centre
Australia average
Global average
Subscribers (2016)
Menzies Research Centre
Followers (2024)
Menzies Research Centre
 1,390
Australia average
 2,966
Global average
 12,481
Followers (2023)
Menzies Research Centre
 986
Followers (2022)
Menzies Research Centre
 662
Followers (2024)
Menzies Research Centre
 2,000
Australia average
 8,244
Global average
 14,608
Followers (2022)
Menzies Research Centre
 895

Data notes

Last updated: 19/04/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Observatoire des Think Tanks Directory, Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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