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OverviewKeythemes from ACOLA's research into Australia's strengths, education,productivity and more The future will bring change for Australia. But whether that change is for the better or worse largely depends on the decisions we make today as individuals and as a nation. Recognising rapid changes in the global economy, environment and policy, the Australian Government engaged the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) to undertake detailed interdisciplinary research to help guide Australian thinking and policy decisions. Dozens of Australia's finest minds assessed the opportunities available to us globally and domestically, charting a course for the future. The resulting findings can prepare Australia to address the challenges ahead and make the most of the opportunities. Securing Australia's Future synthesises the major themes that emerge from ACOLA's reports. The chapters examine Australia's strengths, education, productivity and innovation, engagement with Asia, and energy and the environment. Each chapter includes key findings designed to optimise Australia's prosperity and place in the region. The future is a long game but its base must be built now. This book provides a vision for the nation, for our politicians, public servants and industry leaders a sound footing for securing Australia's future. This title is a vital resource for Members of Federal and State parliaments, senior public servants, industry leaders, universities and the interested public. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon Torok , Paul HolperPublisher: CSIRO Publishing Imprint: CSIRO Publishing Weight: 0.531kg ISBN: 9781486306695ISBN 10: 1486306691 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 May 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsPrologue (by Ian Chubb) Preface (by Michael N Barber) Introduction 1. Australia’s strengths – and a plan for a secure future 2. Engagement with Asia: time to be smarter 3. Boosting productivity with innovation and new technologies 4. Recharging education to power the nation 5. Green and clean: securing a sustainable future 6. Conclusion: challenges and opportunities for Australia Segue: Securing Australia’s Future Compendium (by Dr Alan Finkel) Appendix 1. Australia’s comparative advantage Appendix 2. STEM: Country comparisons: International comparisons of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education Appendix 3. Smart engagement with Asia: leveraging language, research and culture Appendix 4. The role of science, research and technology in lifting Australian productivity Appendix 5. Technology and Australia’s future: New technologies and their role in Australia’s security, cultural, democratic, social and economic systems Appendix 6. Engineering energy: unconventional gas production – A study of shale gas in Australia Appendix 7. Australia's agricultural future Appendix 8. Delivering sustainable urban mobility Appendix 9. Translating research for economic and social benefit: country comparisons Appendix 10. Skills and capabilities for Australian enterprise innovation Appendix 11. Australia’s diaspora advantage: realising the potential for building transnational business networks with Asia IndexReviewsAuthor InformationDr Simon Torok has worked in communication for more than 20 years, including as Communication Manager for CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, as a climate change communicator at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research in England, and as editor of two science magazines for young people. Simon has a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication from the Australian National University, and completed a PhD in climate change science at the University of Melbourne. Paul Holper worked for CSIRO in the environmental research field for over 25 years, in senior communication and research management roles. He managed the Australian Climate Change Science Program, was convenor of the high-profile Australian climate change science 'Greenhouse' conference series, and was Communication Manager for Atmospheric Research. Paul has an Honours degree in chemistry and qualifications in science communication and education. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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