• Jobs of the future – transition strategies and planning

    Kathryn Matthews     |      December 11, 2015

    What will the demand and supply of jobs in the future look like? At the recent Global Access Partners Jobs Summit Kathryn Matthews, Partner of Deloitte Access Economics, discussed rigidity, transition strategies and planning, drawing on research undertaken at Deloitte under the umbrella of ‘Building the Lucky Country'.

  • From a disruptive catchcry to mainstream business

    Jessica Purbrick-Herbst     |      December 11, 2015

    The ecosystem of start-ups and creativity leading to innovation and economic growth relies on a few key ingredients. Jessica Purbrick-Herbst from CRC for Spatial Information says we need a culture that accepts that innovation and disruption are mainstream business and not just buzzwords.

  • Rediscovering local businesses

    Mary Morgan     |      December 4, 2015

    In many parts of Australia big corporations have all but swallowed up local shops. Mary Morgan hopes that small business will again become an integral part of the community which will in turn boost local economy and jobs.

  • Transforming our economy from innovation to collaboration

    Angus M Robinson     |      December 4, 2015

    Today Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Christopher Pyne, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, released a major innovation statement. Angus M Robinson reflects on the history of reviews over the years and suggests how we might get it right this time.

  • Has innovation finally turned a corner in Australia?

    David Coleman     |      November 30, 2015

    The economic zeitgeist in favour of innovation is being supported at the highest levels of government. David Coleman is optimistic that Australia is creating the right conditions for innovation to flourish.

  • Creating a profitable future for Australia

    Grant Wardell-Johnson     |      November 2, 2015

    Australia needs more multi-national companies based here, argues KPMG’s Grant Wardell-Johnson, and their focus needs to be squarely on Asia.

  • Sydney’s largest startup festival

    editor     |      October 23, 2015

    More than 5,000 people are expected to attend over 50 events during StartupWeek Sydney from 23 to 30 October, celebrating the city’s thriving startup community.

  • Seven things I love about buying nothing

    Rachel Smith     |      October 19, 2015

    This October is Buy Nothing New Month, a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines). Rachel Smith took the challenge to the next level. Here she explains why.

  • Average Joe versus an entrepreneur

    Frank Wyatt     |      October 14, 2015

    Kids with ideas aren’t losers and neither are we for supporting them. Frank Wyatt says we should tell them it's okay to be different as these future employers and problem solvers are tomorrow’s household names.

  • A Vision for Australia – Part 3

    Peter Fritz     |      October 9, 2015

    Global Access Partners (GAP) is developing a ‘big picture’ vision and roadmap for Australia. The Chairman of GAP, Peter Fritz, concludes his series of blogs by sharing the most important part of achieving progress.

  • Why the TPP is important for Australia

    Jennifer Westacott     |      October 9, 2015

    After years of negotiations, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been signed. Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia Jennifer Westacott explains why this is good news for Australia.

  • A Vision for Australia – Part 2

    Peter Fritz     |      October 1, 2015

    Global Access Partners (GAP) is developing a ‘big picture’ vision and roadmap for Australia. In this second of three blogs, the Chairman of GAP, Peter Fritz, discusses how to modernise health and education, productivity and public funds.