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Welcome to the 3rd Regional Perspectives conference website.
This year’s theme is ‘Understanding sustainable regions’.
We all know location matters. People in different places work differently and live differently, yet all are part of the community of Australia.
Research of the fundamental character and function of regions brings economics close to where we all live, identifies many key ’people issues’ and allows new insights into the nation. If we don’t understand the regions where we live, how can we appreciate the bigger picture.
This year’s theme will cover four main topics:
- New directions in regional policy
- A new government, a new focus and new policy. Meet the principals and develop your networks
- Understanding community wellbeing
- BITRE will present findings of recent research projects, including income support, household wealth and the cost of remoteness
- Understanding economic fundamentals - growth, change and contrasts across Northern Australia
- A workshop with invited speakers will discuss some of the key economic challenges and opportunities facing Northern Australia
- Climate shocks – understanding regional adaptation
- How do communities adapt to change and climate shocks
Our keynote speaker, Professor Philip McCann, Professor of Economics, Waikato Management School, The University of Waikato, New Zealand, will speak on ‘Globalisation, Knowledge and Regions’.
Eminent speakers include; Professors Ann Harding, John Handmer, Rolf Gerritsen and Andrew Beer, Dr Neil Barr and Messrs, Reg Howard-Smith, John Angley and the senior research team at BITRE led by Dr Gary Dolman.
This event is an important vehicle to provide the latest economic and social analysis for our regions. Presented in a face to face environment, the sessions are designed to encourage discussion and debate.
I extend a warm invitation to you to take part in BITRE’s 3rd Regional Perspectives Conference, ‘Understanding sustainable regions’ to be held in the Mural Hall at Parliament House Canberra. I look forward to meeting you there.
Phil Potterton
Executive Director
Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics