Conservative Leadership Foundation

CONGRATULATIONS TO JAI MARTINKOVITS

The CLF would like to congratulate Jai Martinkovits, a member of the CLF Advisory Board, for his recent appointment as the Executive Director of Australia's for Constitutional Monarchy.

At the age of 24, Jai is the youngest person to hold the position of ACM Executive Director.

His ongoing commitment to the CLF and the insights he brings as a member of the Advisory Board are highly valued by the Foundation and its supporters.

We would like to wish Jai all the best in his new role on behalf of all of our supporters.

NATIONAL TV OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG CONSERVATIVES

The CLF has been approached by the producers of a national television program to contact some young conservatives who would be interested in appearing on a forthcoming show!

The criterion is pretty straightforward – you need to be a politically engaged person under the age of 35.

This is an excellent way to engage with a national audience and a great opportunity to showcase the talent amongst the young conservative ranks.

If you are interested in participating in this national forum and would like more information please contact us by emailing admin @ conservative.org.au.

DANI KEYS LEADS COUNTER-PROTEST

Well done to CLF Campus Action Plan National Co-ordinator Dani Keys for her role in organising action against anti-semitic left wing protestors targeting Max Brenner stores.

Dani appeared in print and TV media in defence of the rights of Max Brenner to operate stores in Australia without the threat of far-left militants interfering.

Despite the weather, Dani organised and coordinated a large group of supporters to peacefully protest in defence of freedom, in turn gaining considerable media coverage of her cause.

You can read more about the counter-protest here.

CONSERVATIVE WRITING COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners of the Conservative Leadership Foundation’s inaugural Conservative Writing Competition have been announced.

James Paterson from Victoria was the overall winner, receiving the James Power Prize consisting of $2500 cash, return flights to the United States and leadership training with one of the CLF’s international affiliates.

His essay examining the role government should play in a free market economy was an outstanding piece that is featured alongside other entries in this CLF publication that showcases the work of these young leaders.

Felipe Serra-Martins won a category award for his essay discussing how the family unit is at the core of society and Sarah Robinson won a category award for her piece regarding political correctness and free speech. Both category winners have received a $500 cash prize.

“James, Felipe and Sarah all wrote excellent essays and are deserving winners of the inaugural competition,” CLF Chairman Senator Cory Bernardi said.

“The competition provides all young conservatives with a unique opportunity to think critically about key issues and for their work to be published.”

James Paterson said “the opportunity to participate in this competition and have my essay published has been a fantastic experience.

“I am very much looking forward to undergoing leadership training in the United States and thank the CLF for this opportunity.

“I would encourage any other young conservatives that are interested in developing their leadership and advocacy skills to get involved with the CLF.”

Appointment of Campus Action Plan National Co-ordinator

The Conservative Leadership Foundation (CLF) today announced the appointment of Ms Dani Keys as the National Co-ordinator of the Campus Action Plan (CAP).

CLF National Director, Geoffrey Greene said that “Dani is an enthusiastic and accomplished young conservative who will help ensure the CAP becomes a regular part of conservative action at universities right across the country”.

A law student at the University of Queensland, Dani has already played a key role in the student association and in organising the Brisbane anti-carbon tax rally.

Ms Keys said that “the opportunity to get involved in grass roots activism with an organisation like the CLF was simply too good to pass up.”

“Not only can I make a difference by encouraging others to speak up for common sense conservative values, I will gain valuable training and experience from the great team at the CLF.”

“I look forward to developing the Campus Action Plan and making it a key part of student activism for all conservatives.”

Media contact:

Geoffrey Greene – director @ conservative.org.au
Dani Keys – campus @ conservative.org.au