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Author: Robert Hughes
Strengthening Australia’s Engagement with Southeast Asia
Advance has welcomed the release of the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, a comprehensive strategy to tap into the potential that lies within the region’s dynamic economies. Spearheaded by … Continued
Australia’s Industry Growth Program
Enhancing Australia’s industrial and manufacturing capacity while bolstering resilience stands as a primary objective for the Australian Government. In pursuit of this goal, The Department of Industry, Science and Resources … Continued
Postcard from the Galápagos Islands: Surfing as a Force for Good
With over 20 years of experience as an adventurer, documentary film-maker and avid surfer, Sam Hilton has shared a bit of his story with Advance, and how he ended up … Continued
The Innovation Equation: Unlocking Australia’s Research Commercialisation Success
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. Australia’s track-record in research commercialisation is a persistent shortcoming in the nation’s innovation equation. To unpack this dilemma, Advance convened a Global Town … Continued
Australia’s billion-dollar heartbreak: The ones that got away
“We hear of the brain drain when Australians leave the country, but never the brain gain when they return. Talented Australians may leave us and achieve success in other countries, … Continued
We Need to be Talent Makers, Not Talent Takers
“Unless businesses are proactive and creative in how they secure talent, the shortfall in skills will put significant pressure on growth, productivity and innovation in 2023… We need to look … Continued
Companies from Bunnings to Telstra redraw battle-lines in Australia’s talent war
Australia faces a skills shortage of about 500,000 workers. Advance chief executive Johanna Pitman said unless Australian businesses are “proactive and creative” in how they secure talent, the shortfall in … Continued
2022 Australia’s Year in Review
Too busy this year to keep up with everything that went on in Australia, but want to stay connected? It’s ok, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the 10 most important … Continued
Postcard from Birmingham: Preparing for the Commonwealth Games
Ella Jones Australian Commonwealth Games Swimmer Ella Jones made her Commonwealth Games debut at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games where she compete in the 100m backstroke S8 and the 100m … Continued
Leadership & Mentoring: Advance Connect Roundtable with Prof. Patricia Davidson
In partnership with Advance, EY hosted the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong, and the 2021 Advance Education & Research Award winner, Prof. Patricia Davidson in Sydney for an intimate boardroom lunch.
Failing to Engage: The Politics of Diaspora Policy in Australia
By Andrew Rosser, Professor of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Melbourne Professor Andrew Rosser has aggregated a wealth of information about Australia’s Diaspora policy, and the many roadblocks … Continued
How Can Australia Become a World Leader in Sustainability?
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. Significant climate catastrophes and real threats to future prosperity have brought sustainability to the forefront of almost every conversation – in homes, in … Continued
GameChanger Forum: Tackling the big issues shaping Australia’s future
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight How do we focus the attention of the Government on critical opportunities beyond Australian borders? Bringing together Advance GameChangers and industry experts to … Continued
New Chairman of the Board for Advance
Mr Andrew Low will become the new Chairman of the Advance Board, bringing a long history of leadership and experience advising global clients. Advance Global Australians is pleased to announce … Continued
Why you should care about Australia’s space industry
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. It’s been over half a century since humankind left footprints on the moon, and since then, a lot has changed. What began as … Continued
Gary Quinlan joins Advance Board
Advance is pleased to announce the appointment of Australia’s former Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr Gary Quinlan AO, to its board, bringing globally recognised expertise in foreign affairs and trade to … Continued
Findings from the InterNations Expat Insider Survey 2021
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. With the Annual Advance Survey just around the corner, it’s timely to reflect on the survey results from one of the world’s largest … Continued
Soft Power: What is it and why is it important?
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. There’s no question that we’re living in unprecedented times. With an extremely uncertain international climate, and the looming realities of the fourth industrial … Continued