The last time Australia hosted an MPS conference was back in 1985, with an Asia Pacific regional meeting. Although much has changed since then, we do have the same blue skies and sandy beaches ready to welcome guests, and the same desire to promote and strengthen the ideas of liberal democracy and personal and economic freedom. Importantly, both Australia and New Zealand have undergone profound economic reforms consistent to a fair degree with MPS ideals, and have been admired worldwide.

I warmly invite you to schedule a trip to Australia for October 2010 (meeting dates are October 10-15). Based in the beautiful harbour city of Sydney, we will present a challenging and rigorous program fitting with the overall theme of the conference: A 21st Century Liberal Enlightenment. The Mont Pelerin Society meetings are where the most important ideas about individual and economic freedom are discussed, but in 2010 we will be broadening the discussions into other fields, including science and the arts and their critical contributions to prosperity and human accomplishment. With its blended cultures, forward-looking and tolerant attitude, global cuisine, stunning scenery, scientific and technological advances, and welcoming atmosphere, Australia is an outstanding example of a free and civil society.

I look forward to welcoming you to our shores in 2010 and encourage you to pay an extended visit and enjoy a holiday in Australia or New Zealand.

Greg Lindsay
Chairman, Steering Committee

For further information email info@mps2010.org