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Australia faces an uncertain path, but our opportunities have never been greater. To realise them, government, industry, and workers must navigate geopolitical upheaval, technological change, trade disruption, and supply shocks that threaten competitiveness and living standards.

Energy is the common thread linking Australia’s industrial challenges. The future of our energy systems will determine the scale of our economic success.

Join Alison Pennington, the McKell Institute’s inaugural Chief Economist aand Michael Wright, National Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) at the National Press Club on the 3rd June 2026 to hear about their vision to Power Australia’s Future.

This provocative address argues our moment demands Australian ambition, innovation, and conviction on par with post-World War II reconstruction.

Alongside a landmark report from the McKell Institute, it makes the case for a publicly owned renewable energy platform powering Australian industry and workers to success in a shifting global economic order.

When: 12:00pm, 3rd June 2026

Where: National Press Club – 16 National Circuit, Barton, Canberra, ACT, 2600

If you’re interested in attending, contact McKell’s Director of Events Annika Rees at annika@mckellinstitute.org.au

EVENT DATE

3 June 2026

LOCATION

National Press Club - 16 National Circuit, Barton, Canberra, ACT, 2600

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