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History helps us prepare for the future

30 January 2012  •  Ron Manners AO

In my role as Mannkal Economic Education Foundation Chairman, students often ask: “What has been the biggest change to Australia over the past …

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Mannkal’s library: a special offer

30 November 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

Mannwest has an extensive library, covering all sorts of topics relating to economics. Ron welcomes visitors and has a special offer for anyone …

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Australian Mining Hall of Fame acceptance speech

12 November 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

The mining industry has come a long way from the early 1900's mining leases in Kalgoorlie. But it's almost like this happened in …

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The world’s greatest treasurer?

16 October 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

One of the joys of returning to Australia is the experience of observing the priorities that beset Australians, locked away in our corner …

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Three adventures in Turkey

13 October 2011  •  Mannwest Admin

Ron never passes up the chance to travel. Here, he recounts a 2011 trip to Turkey where he attended several conferences and got …

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A lesson in philosophy

28 September 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

Here I reflect on my time as AMEC councillor, first in 1987 and again in 1990–92. A friendly reminder I am regularly reminded of …

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Speaking up to industry

7 September 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

Ron was a former AMEC Councillor, holding positions in both 1987 and from 1990-1992. In this piece he muses on industry groups and …

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AMEC’s vital role

7 September 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

I was an AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) Councillor in 1987 and again from 1990-92. This article was written for AMEC’s …

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Another look at China

9 August 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

'Time is money and efficiency is life', as the ancient Chinese saying goes. Each time I return home to Australia I make notes on …

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Mounting anger

10 July 2011  •  Ron Manners AO

Our feedback (via conversations, emails and Facebook) show the mounting anger from Australia’s ‘new generation’ at being left to ‘pick up the tab’ …

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