Description

The podcast provides businesspeople and policy junkies with timely and usable information with a business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on your business and industry.

Issues covered this month include:

• The recent elections in India, U.K. and France have surprising outcomes and the potential impacts for Australian businesses are significant. Louise provides a fascinating overview of the changing world and what it means.  
• A discussion on the impact of the Islamic religious holidays Eid al-Adha on modern day thinking and the choices we face in a changing world- and how its impacting industry policy worldwide.
• A deep dive into emerging policy issues in Future Made in Australia, Net Zero and ESG, and Guarantee of Origin especially regarding hydrogen and critical minerals.
• Some thoughts and opinions on the policy developments in Circular Economy and Waste Management, packaging rules and the importance of eating Kit Kats, 
• And much more. 

Another fascinating conversation full of insights and thought-provoking opinions and observations. Well worth a listen. 

Louise’s Homework: 

• Dr Steven Kennedy’ address to U.S. Studies Centre.
• Technology Survey: Have your say 😊

Here’s the link to episode mentioned in the podcast of  James’ other Ai Group business improvement podcast Supply Circles:

‘What’s next for circular supply chains’ with Rachel Wilkinson.

‘Business sustainability using smart design processes’ with John Gertsakis

‘The case for Circular Supply Chains’ with Brendan O’Keeffe