Sunday, April 06, 2008

2020: The deadline

Those of us who aren't among the chosen 1,000 participants have until

this Wednesday

to get our
submissions in.

500 words addressing one of the 10 subject areas:

* Productivity Agenda - education, skills, training, science and innovation

*
Australian Economy - the future of the Australian economy

*
Sustainability and Climate Change - population, sustainability, climate change and water

*
Rural Australia - future directions for rural industries and rural communities

*
Health - a long-term national health strategy – including the challenges of preventative health, workforce planning and the ageing population

*
Communities and Families - strengthening communities, supporting families and social inclusion

*
Indigenous Australia - options for the future of Indigenous Australia

*
Creative Australia - towards a creative Australia: the future of the arts, film and design

*
Australian Governance - the future of Australian governance: renewed democracy, a more open government (including the role of the media), the structure of the Federation and the rights and responsibilities of citizens

*
Australia's Future in the World - Australia’s future security and prosperity in a rapidly changing region and world

As the 2020 Summit website says:

"Submissions must be received no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 9 April 2008."