What are the roles and responsibilities of local governments, in collaboration with state and federal governments, in driving productivity growth? How can our cities, governments and the private sector work together for productivity growth?
The 2013 National Urban Policy Conference, featuring the theme of ‘Economic productivity and the city’, will challenge our thinking about these and other important policy themes. The conference is focusing on how all levels of government and the private sector can collaborate to realise the productivity dividend that can be unlocked from Australian cities.
Learn the latest from the OECD on which are the most economically competitive cities internationally and how they got there. Discuss how to minimise your city’s ‘transaction costs’ whilst maximising economic and social participation. Hear the latest innovative thinking in how strategic planning, funding and pricing, and delivery of infrastructure can help drive productivity growth.
These are all real, pressing political, policy and practical issues that will benefit from leadership, credible research and informed debate.
In this election year, there will be debate over the ‘cities pitch’ from leading federal politicians. An outstanding platform of speakers will provide innovative analysis and the opportunity to fully participate in these critical discussions.
Speakers include the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister for Regional Development and Local Government; Mr Scott Morrison MP, Shadow Minister for Productivity and Population; the Hon. Nick Greiner AC, former NSW Premier and Chair, Infrastructure NSW; and Mr Peter Verwer, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia.
In partnership with the Australian Government, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is convening this significant conference to be held on the 16th and 17th of May 2013 at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney.
To find out more visit www.nupc.com.au
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