In a post-pandemic world, energy affordability and reliability will be more important than ever for Australia’s future prosperity.
Getting new and emerging technologies right will open up new export opportunities and create jobs across the country.
The Government has a clear plan to tackle the big technology challenges of our time and confirm Australia’s position as a global low emissions technology leader.

A near-ubiquitous National Broadband Network supported the nation in our hour of need when earlier this year millions of Australians suddenly found themselves working and studying from home. 

While no one could have predicted the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis has underscored the importance of universal broadband access and the decision taken by the Coalition Government to prioritise the speed of network deployment through the multi-technology mix (MTM). The pandemic has also permanently changed the way families, businesses and their employees use and rely on the internet. 

In his second address to the National Press Club, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, will outline how the NBN will play a pivotal role in lifting Australia’s digital capability, boosting productivity and continuing to underpin Australia’s economic recovery as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.      

The 'Australia and the World' annual lecture aims to promote a broader conversation about Australia's place in the world and is one of the founding programs of the Australian Studies Institute, ANU.