The deep thinking required to influence

The podcast provides businesspeople and policy junkies with timely and usable information with a business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on your business and industry.One purpose of the podcast is to look at the news and government announcements , and to learn how Ai Group is assessing and responding to the  , but someone has to go deeper into what the announcements are and try and figure out what it means for Australian business. And, you know, love talking to you each month to get an idea that there's actually a team of people that are trying to figure out what it means for industry and for business and how to make it work.In this epidose, James and Louise discuss the complexity of policy and the need for deep analysis and clear thinking.  Louise explains how to create a response for requests for comment by government and others…Issues covered this month include:Future Made in Australia (FMIA) and the challenge for Australian business (tip- it’s not a variation of Made in Australia).What is meant by ‘small yard, high fences’.What are Green Metals and what does it mean for Australian industry.And what about green hydrogen?What recommendations have Ai Group made to improve Future Made in Australia?Ai Group’s thoughts on the ACCC’s discussion paper on Sustainability in Industry- how to encourage businesses to work together, legally.More thoughts on Cyber Security. The challenges and issues with Australia ports and current performanceAnd much more. Another fascinating conversation full of insights and thought-provoking opinions and observations. Well worth a listen.  Louise’s Homework:Dr Jeff Wilson’s Linked In post re Australian ports    Here’s the links mentioned in the podcast:Federal Government’s post on Future Made in Australia Ai Groups submission to Future Made in AustraliaConsultation Paper on Green Metals and Future Made in AustraliaSupply Circles: Update on Global Container Shipping industry with Jim Wilson, Shipping Australiahttps://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-consulting-on-guide-to-sustainability-collaborationshttps://www.aigroup.com.au/news/media-centre/2022/productivity-commission-report-backs-calls-for-immediate-container-ports-reform/