Australia Talks

In the first of our programs leading up to the Australia 2020 Summit, we focus on the economy and sustainability. Underlying these issues is the question of Australia's capability for innovation. Do we need to innovate to meet the challenges of energy production, for example? We're picking up on some of the key questions posed by the Australia 2020 summit and we'll be joined by two of the co-chairs to listen and respond to YOUR ideas on the topic of the day. This is your chance to contribute to this national forum.

How does an economy with low private investment in research and development innovate?

Is Australia in a position to respond to the challenges and opportunities that we know about?

Are current regulatory regimes the best to respond to future challenges and opportunities?

What can be done to foster innovation in the workplace and encourage the transfer of ideas across businesses?

South Australian callers ring from 5.40pm local time to overcome the delay.

Consult the Australia 2020 summit link below for background documents on today's topic.

Guests

The Hon. Warwick Smith - Chair, The productivity agenda - education, skills, training, science and innovation

Mr Roger Beale AO - Chair, Population, sustainability, climate change, water and the future of our cities

Dr Kevin Donnelly - Director, Education Strategies

Tamara Plakalo - Outgoing CEO, Open Forum

Further Information

For a link to the Australia 2020 Summit background documents

For a link to the OPEN FORUM REPORT: "Innovation Attitudes in Australia" Survey Results Published

For a link to Kevin Donnelly's opinion piece on the 2020 Summit in The Australian

Presenter

Paul Barclay

Story Researcher and Producer

Jane Shields