The new South Australian Government has announced the establishment of a Productivity Commission to get our economy back on track and have also committed to ensuring we have better infrastructure planning and more transparent decision-making based on what our state needs, not on short-term political imperatives.
Globally, we are amid challenging and disruptive times. Inequality is expanding, climate change worsening and biodiversity languishing. Wealth is being generated for a few off the back of the majority and to the detriment of the planet.
So as the business grapples to reinvent itself in South Australia and around the world, how might we curate an economy grounded in we really care about - ensuring no one falls short on life’s essentials and within the means of the planet?
How might we develop a compass for human progress this century which intrinsically acknowledges the value of nature and the environment necessary for our long-term wellbeing and survival?
In exploring what future we want for South Australian’s, we may as well be asking ‘what future do we want for humanity?’
Many argue that we need to find measures beyond economic growth to assess the health of our economy and – more importantly, the people living in them.
‘Public spending that reflects our values and identity’ and 'Convincing Cabinet’ were the recurring themes raised by participants at the inaugural Being South Australia 2017 forum held in December 2017, and provide inspiration for this lunchtime forum.
Join us to hear from the South Australian Treasurer Hon. Rob Lucas, about how the new State Government intends to guide the state’s economy towards a better future in their first State Budget and beyond.
Your ticket includes a two course 'honest goodness' lunch, sourced from local artisans and sustainable environments, and will be served with South Australian wine, beer, juice and soft drinks.
Important: When purchasing a ticket, please note any dietary requirement upon purchase.
A Certificate of Attendance for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes can be provided upon request.
Event enquiries to Lauren Duif via email: administration@aiussa.org.au.