Dr Nataliya Ilyushina is a Melbourne-based economist, university lecturer and media commentator known for cutting through economic orthodoxy with evidence-based analysis. A fierce advocate for free markets and limited government, she appears regularly on Sky News, The Spectator Australia and The Daily Telegraph. Her research spans labour economics, digital transformation and gender policy, with a particular focus on how families allocate time and resources. At CPAC, Nataliya will explore the economics of the family unit , and why genuine freedom must include the choice to prioritise family over workforce participation.