Wow what a year 2020 has been. The bushfires challenged communities and State-Federal Relations, the pandemic challenged our health system and our economy, election outcomes have been challenged as having levels of media ownership and influence and where is the line personal – professional relationship.

As the finale in our Corporate Affairs Series, listen to this episode with special guest, Jennifer Hewitt, National Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review for insights and reflections of the national and state political dynamic. and how this has shaped the response to the health and economic impacts of the Covid pandemic and what this may hold for 2021.

Special Guest

Jennifer Hewett, National Affairs Columnist, The Australian Financial Review

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Our businesses, and cities, are constantly changing. Although 2020 has been a challenging year for most, it has made possible changes and innovations that will create a new landscape in which business can adapt and grow.

As Sydney addresses the significant economic challenges brought on by the pandemic, the question arises as to the ‘best’ approach for cities and business to interact, develop, and implement sustainable solutions.

Drawing on a range of experts across business, government and leading academics from the University Sydney, our upcoming ‘Business Adaption and Innovation’ forum aims to explore the how, why, and when of business changes and how this relates to the dynamics of a city such as Sydney.

Listen to this timely discussion on change, adapting, and the interaction between business and built environment.

Special Guest:

Professor Deborah Bunker, Chair and Convener of the Communications and Technology for Society Research Group

Professor Michael Bell, Chair of Ports and Maritime Logistics Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies

Narelle Underwood, NSW Surveyor General & Director Survey Operations, NSW Spatial Services 

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NSW has long held the mantle of being in the top four Australian economies. Now after a terrible fire season and drought impacting many regional areas, followed by the economic devastation of COVID-19, the State is facing its biggest economic challenge yet.

With Federal and State governments pulling out all efforts to open up key sectors, accelerate infrastructure projects and manage borders, many have been prophesizing, predicting, and pushing for measures to drive economic growth.

As we reflect on the recent Federal budget and lead into the NSW State budget, listen to this episode for a discussion and debate from three leading economists on what, where and how we should spend our way out of the recession and return NSW to its rightful place on the mantle.

Special Guest:

Professor Gigi Foster, Professor of Economics, UNSW

Saul Eslake, Corinna Economic Advisory

Mark Frost, Chief Economist, Business NSW

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In the face of COVID and previous disasters – bushfires, drought, flood - lessons have been learnt, measures made and changes identified to prevent, prepare and recover from any crisis which impacts NSW. As the first commissioner of a new government agency, Reslience NSW, Shane Fitzsimmons oversees and co-ordinates the emergency management policy, service delivery and all aspects of disaster recovery at a state, national and international level.

Listen to this critical and timely discussion on business emergency management policy for disaster preparedness and recovery at a state, national and international level and how business can prevent, prepare, and recover from crisis.

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Special Guest:

Shane Fitzsimmons, Commissioner, Resilience NSW

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From changes in content, audience preference, and venues to mediums for delivery, cross collaborations with business and government and resources and talent the panel will provide insights and inspiration into what has been and what could be for this critical sector. Wrapping up the Series this episode looks to 2030 and what it will take to delivery an enduring place for arts and culture in our community and across Greater Sydney.

Special Guests:

The Hon Paul Fletcher MP, Minister for the Arts

Leigh Small, Chief Executive Officer Sydney Film Festival

Este Darin-Cooper, State Manager NSW & ACT, Creative Partnerships Australia

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Greater Sydney plays a critical role in moving goods efficiently and effectively from our major land, sea and air hubs to their ultimate destination is integral to the economic recovery, prosperity, and sustainability. This requires seamless connectivity to local infrastructure, creating opportunities for shared use of rail networks, collaboration between public and private stakeholders, integrated land use planning and management and leveraging of data, digitisation, and automation.

Listen to this episode of Sydney Business Podcast for a highly relevant and robust discussion on innovating and improving how we move goods right along.

Special Guests:

Paul Graham, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Woolworths Group

Susie Harwood, Executive Director Freight, Transport for NSW

Marika Calfas, Chief Executive Officer, NSW Port

Dr Neil Temperley, Future Cities Data & Technology Strategy; Transport & Logistics; Clusters & Living Labs 

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This diverse and valuable industry has traditionally thrived in high density areas around the CBD and inner city, from the Opera House to the Capitol and State theatres, the ICC, NSW Art Gallery and the MCA.

Arts and cultural urban precincts bring the benefits of agglomeration and must be fostered however the benefits can also be captured through all areas of Sydney. We must work to activate public spaces and private places large and small – day and night - to create a vibrant and inclusive City. A broad range of live performances including music, theatre, and art, suitable for all ages, cultures and tastes. Places and activities where families, teens, grandparents, and millennials can safely enjoy.

This episode of Sydney Business Chamber Podcast will explore innovative ways to use arts and culture to connect and enjoy public and private spaces and places across Greater Sydney while managing the health and safety of participants, performers, and the public.

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Listen to this round table discussion on the profress and pathway to create a more capable construction industry with David Chandler OAM, NSW Building Commissioner, NSW Department of Customer Service.

Building and construction is a key driver to economic recovery in NSW. Projects large and small, are being accelerated, critical reforms are being made to the planning system to remove red tape, and steps are have been made to streamline delivery processes. Equally important is the integrity of the construction industry, an industry that the community has confidence in how buildings are designed and constructed and how they perform. With over forty years experience in the construction industry David Chandler was appointed as NSW Building Commissioner in 2019 and has been focused on reforming the industry to make it better, smarter, more efficient and customer facing.

From regulation, ratings systems, building skills and capabilities to enhanced procurement and technology integration there is a broad and beneficial transformation agenda.

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