2. Future Challenges for Australia © Karen Devine 2010

3. Future Challenges for Australia Australia’s future challenges were addressed at the 20/20 summit held by Kevin Rudd soon after his election. © Karen Devine 2010

4. Future Challenges for Australia It aimed to set out some long term strategies for the future of Australia. © Karen Devine 2010

5. Future Challenges for Australia Some of the challenges include: a) Productivity b) The economy c) Population sustainability d) Climate change e) Sustainability of water f) Rural industries and communities g) National health strategies h) Families and social inclusion i) Indigenous Australians j) Creative Australia k) The future of Australian governance l) Australia’s future security. © Karen Devine 2010

6. Strategies to Address Challenges Some of the strategies include: a) Increased investment in human capital- knowledge, skills, imagination and learning capacity b) Review taxation laws and policies. © Karen Devine 2010

7. Strategies to Address Challenges c) Focus on infrastructure development d) Engage in regulatory reform e) Develop a population policy. © Karen Devine 2010

8. Strategies to Address Challenges f) Aim for carbon neutrality g) Urgent climate change strategies h) Develop a national health preventative agency. © Karen Devine 2010

9. Strategies to Address Challenges i) Develop strategies for making healthy food choices easier j) Promote better research into health developments k) Make social inclusion a national priority. © Karen Devine 2010

10. Strategies to Address Challenges l) Decrease disadvantage and poverty m) Increase business partnerships between indigenous groups and Australian businesses. n) Develop further indigenous health and education strategies. © Karen Devine 2010

11. Strategies to Address Challenges o) Create a national endowment fund for the arts p) Introduce a Republic q) Create a modern federation. © Karen Devine 2010

12. Strategies to Address Challenges r) Develop a bill of rights s) Develop closer economic and political integration with the Pacific t) Engage further with the major regional communities. Eg: USA, Japan, China and India. © Karen Devine 2010

13. Question Time? What do you believe is the biggest priority for the Australian Government at present? Explain why. © Karen Devine 2010