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Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030

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To shape a better future, we must learn from our past and act in the present. In this series recorded across AFR industry summits, we sit down with influential business and government leaders to unpack what Australia would, could or should look like in 2030. Join us as we explore the road ahead for our economy, our climate, and our people in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3fncUIZ

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Nov 27, 2025

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Episode 32: Advancing the energy transition 27.11.2025

In this latest episode of Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030, Sandra James , Thomas Schlaak and Struan Buchanan from our Australian and global Power, Utilities & Renewables team take stock of the status of the energy transition, highlighting examples of both what and who is transitioning well. They also chat about the growing need for modernising an electricity grid that is becoming more and more d...

Episode 31: Unlocking critical clean energy technologies 18.11.2025

In this latest episode of Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030, CEO and Co-Founder of Climate Salad, Mick Liubinskas joins our Deloitte host Andrea Culligan for a conversation around all things climate, energy and technology. They chat about the evolving narrative around climate and sustainability, including the discourse around net zero commitment and its viability, as well as deep dives into many o...

Episode 30: Modernising the power grid for a cleaner future 19.06.2025

Global electricity demand is projected to grow by 150% by 2050, placing considerable strain on the reliability and resiliency of the power grid.  Join Jason Hall , General Manager, Grid Technology at Energy Queensland, as he speaks with our host, Struan Buchanan , around how grid technology is evolving the support the transition to renewable energy sources.  They discuss the biggest challenges fac...

Episode 29: The impacts of climate reporting on the energy transition 03.04.2025

Mandatory climate-related reporting is revolutionising the business landscape, pushing organisations towards a net-zero future.   Join Patrick Boocock , Chief Financial Officer at Ausgrid, as he speaks with our host,  Jacquie Fegent-McGeachie , about the impacts this is having on Ausgrid's everyday operations – and how shareholders and stakeholders derive value from Ausgrid demonstrating sustainab...

Episode 28: Building out the transmission to achieve transition 16.12.2024

Around 10,000 km of new transmission infrastructure is needed in the National Electricity Market (NEM) by 2050 to drive Australia's energy transformation.   Join our Deloitte host, Anna Wen as she sits down with Kelly Wood , Group Executive, Transmission Development & Growth at Ausgrid, to explore the critical role transmission plays in securing electricity across Australia.   They chat about the...

Episode 27: Climate tech and its role in achieving our net-zero ambitions 13.11.2024

Australia's climate tech sector has built up significant momentum, continuing its recent growth. But is it growing at the pace required to meet our climate goals?   Join our Deloitte Climate Client Agenda and Emerging Climate Solutions Lead,  Andrea Culligan as she discusses Australia's climate ambitions and journey with the Co-Founder and CEO of  Climate Salad ,  Mick Liubinskas .    They chat ab...

Episode 26: Financing the energy transition 01.11.2024

It's estimated that around USD$2.4 trillion of investment is required to get us to net-zero by 2050.   Join Deloitte's Matt Walden and Monique Miller , Chief Investment Officer – Renewables and Sustainable Finance at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, as they discuss what needs to be done to attract the capital required to finance the green energy transition.   They chat about the key levers to...

Episode 25: Scaling the energy transition - a global perspective 14.10.2024

Global electricity demand is projected to grow by 150% by 2050, placing significant burden on the current electricity grid.    Join our Australian and Global Power, Utilities & Renewables Leads,  Sandra James and  Thomas Schlaak as they discuss where the sector is currently with its energy transition journey, along with the critical enablers and likely obstacles to scaling the transition.   They a...

Episode 24: Working towards net zero - a workforce transformed 14.12.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   The shift required in the Australian workforce to enable the energy transition is arguably the greatest challenge to meeting our 2030 emissions reduction targets. Deloitte Climate & Sustainability partner  Katherine Wannan chats to Deloitte Access Economics partner  Claire Ibrahim and Chief People Offic...

Episode 23: Role of natural gas in Australia's energy transition 10.12.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   In the journey toward achieving net-zero by 2050, the Australian Energy Market Operator forecasts (in it's 2022 ISP Step Change scenario), that 10 gigawatts of gas-fired generation will be required to firm renewable energy sources.    In this episode, Bernadette Cullinane , Deloitte's Energy, Resources...

Episode 22: Building climate resilience amidst intense public scrutiny 29.11.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   With the planet experiencing its hottest 12 months on record, this year's COP28 could not be timelier. Against the backdrop of the first global assessment of how we are tracking against the Paris Agreement's climate goals, our Deloitte Access Economics partners,  Claire Ibrahim and Pradeep Philip chat t...

Episode 21: The rapid acceleration and deployment of clean energy technologies 24.11.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   The International Energy Agency's Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2023 report signals a pressing need for accelerated innovation in clean energy technology. Join our hosts, Deloitte energy and climate technology partners,  Matt Walden  and  Andrea Culligan , in a compelling conversation with  Craig Wood...

Episode 20: Delivering the infrastructure required to achieve net zero 14.11.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   Dive into Australia's energy transformation with energy and climate partners  Heidi Isreb and  Marni Oaten , alongside special guest  Patrick Hastings , Chief Delivery Officer at Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia. This year, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia identified 166 energy pr...

Episode 19: Discounting the future…planning for retirement in a cost-of-living crisis 07.11.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3QMafZu   Australia is in the grips of a cost-of-living crisis. Interest rates are the highest they ' ve been in a decade, weekly outgoings are skyrocketing, wages have been stagnating, and the economy is slowing. These day-to-day price pressures are forcing Australians to prioritise today's needs over tomorrow's...

Episode 18: Energy Transformation - Let's get it done! (Part 2) 29.10.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   Welcome to the second instalment of our Energy Transformation discussion! In this episode, Deloitte's energy leaders,  Sandra James , Michael Rath , and  Bernadette Cullinane , provide reflections on the 2023 AFR Energy & Climate Summit. Join us as they delve into their key observations from two days of...

Episode 17: Delivering an energy transformation that is fair and equitable for all 10.10.2023

What does this even mean? Can it be achieved? How do we achieve it? How does the energy system build the trust and social licence to operate? In this latest episode of our Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030 podcast series, Deloitte partners  Angela Jaric and Prof. Deen Sanders discuss and unpack these important questions with Zinfra's Managing Director, Peter Iancov , as Australia confronts the cha...

Episode 16: Energy transformation - Let's get it done! (Part 1) 05.10.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   In this episode, our Deloitte energy and climate experts Sandra James ,  David McCarthy and  Bernadette Cullinane discuss the current state of play across the Australian energy and climate landscape. They delve into what needs to happen to deliver energy transformation and for Australia to avail of the...

Episode 15: AI in Higher Education - Unleashing the Power of Generative AI 29.08.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption:  https://deloi.tt/3KX0xA4   Join Dr. Belinda Tynan , Deloitte Australia's Education Sector Lead, along with her colleagues Dr. Kellie Nuttall , Deloitte Australia's AI Institute Lead and Katie Vainauskas , as they delve into the world of artificial intelligence in higher education. In this episode, they explore how AI is transform...

Episode 14: The future of business banking in an uncertain environment 13.04.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3fncUIZ   With a rapidly growing business services sector in Australia, banks are exploring new opportunities to diversify away from traditional sources of economic drivers in the market. Innovative thinking to create new banking products leveraging data, insights, and artificial intelligence is now a fundamental...

Episode 13: A greener tomorrow - how sustainable finance will reshape Australia 11.04.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3fncUIZ For Australia to continue to thrive in the future, we need a financial system that aligns with the stability of people, society, and nature. But how can we achieve this?   Join Kristy Graham , CEO of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute, and Deloitte Partner Paul Dobson as they explore the role sus...

Episode 12: Future energy system - the electrification of everything 28.03.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3fncUIZ   Join energy and sustainability experts  Sandra James , Michael Rath , and Matthew Walden as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a greener future. In this podcast, they explore co-designing the energy system of tomorrow, reskilling employees, and the importance of transitioni...

Episode 11: Connecting people, cultivating communities 27.02.2023

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3fncUIZ From seamless journey planning to autonomous vehicles, Australia's transport infrastructure is evolving to shape a more connected, sustainable and prosperous future. Join Rachel Simpson – Executive Director, Strategy, and Implementation at Transport for NSW – and Deloitte partner Steve Porter as they explo...

Episode 10: Investing in the electrification of everything 15.12.2022

In this episode, Matt Walden is joined by Australian Renewable Energy Agency CEO Darren Miller as they talk through the challenges as we continue on our decarbonisation journey. Matt and Darren speak through key trends in technology as well as what are considerations for the financing and investing sector in supporting new technology. What are the challenges for green hydrogen and steel and how do...

Episode 9: Trust and innovation are changing the Super game 08.12.2022

In this latest episode, Deloitte's David Rodgers and Ike Levick interview Bernard Reilly – CEO of Australian Retirement Trust . Bernard shares his thoughts and insights on how trust and innovation are helping this newly merged superannuation fund lead the way, embrace technology and inspire member confidence.  To discover more insights from the AFR Super and Wealth Summit,  click here . 

Episode 8: Driving innovation and partnerships in the higher education sector feat. Airbus 06.12.2022

What will it take to create a fully sovereign space industry here in Australia? Space & Global Lead Partner, Deloitte GRAVITY Challenge, Byron Riessen sits down with Airbus Australia's Stephen Forshaw and Martin Rowse to find out how they're investing in Australian university partnerships to accelerate Australia's contribution to the global space ecosystem.

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