The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation is a

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headquartered in

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Location

The think tank is located at 3/31 on Hood Street in

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Overview

It was founded in 1997 by Executive Director

Ron Manners Ronald Brown Manners , (born 8 January 1936) is an Australian businessman. He is the founder and formerly the chairman of Croesus Mining, at one point Australia's third largest gold producer. He is currently the executive chairman of Mannwest G ...

. Since its founding, Mannkal has sent over 500 students to various conferences in Australia and overseas. Mannkal aims to "strengthen the free market system in Western Australia and Australia, by promoting ideals of voluntary co-operation, choice, personal rights, limited government and responsible resourcefulness of individuals." It does this by financing and organising: * Events that allow individuals to exchange ideas defending free markets. * Seminars and student scholarships to promote the greater understanding of the concepts that underpin free societies. * Policy papers on relevant topics pertaining to Western Australia. * An alternative book store for economic and Australian history books.

Board of directors

, Chairman. * Neil Fearis, Director. * Jenny Manners, Director. * Mac Nichols, Director. * Lyndon Rowe, Director. * Bill Stacey, Director. * David Stevens, Director.

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External links

Official website
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