In Focus
Taking you inside the conversation on investment, commercial strategy, and energy innovations redefining today’s infrastructure.
Discover the trends, risks and rewards of the widening expectations on water, energy and community infrastructure.
The worldwide lack of infrastructure funding points to an urgent need for new financing strategies, mechanisms and mindset shifts, and finding better ways to create what’s needed for a more resilient tomorrow. In Focus invites industry leaders to breakdown these challenges and guide us on what’s next. Listen to join the conversation.
As global infrastructure funding gaps become increasingly pressing, there’s an urgent need for innovative financing strategies, new mechanisms, and a shift in mindset to build a more resilient future. In Focus invites industry leaders to dissect these challenges and provide guidance on what lies ahead.
Discover the trends, risks and rewards of the widening expectations on water, energy and community infrastructure.
Taking you inside the conversation on investment, commercial strategy, and energy innovations redefining today’s infrastructure.
The worldwide lack of infrastructure funding points to an urgent need for new financing strategies, mechanisms and mindset shifts, and finding better ways to create what’s needed for a more resilient tomorrow. In Focus invites industry leaders to breakdown these challenges and guide us on what’s next.
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Episode 1: What's holding Australia back from leading the world in critical minerals?
GHD Advisory’s Phil Baker, thinks it’s clear - Australia must urgently prioritise infrastructure investment to strengthen its critical minerals sector.
At the forefront is the need to significantly enhance infrastructure development to support processing, refining, transport energy, water, community capabilities, and beyond. If Phil had $10 billion to invest in Australia’s critical infrastructure, he’d go all-in on supporting industry mineral clusters to supercharge Australia’s critical minerals sector. The goal? Maximise impact and drive explosive growth. To make it happen, federal and state governments need to focus on development of compelling de-risked business cases with haste to attract investment.
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Episode 2: What's stopping us from decarbonisation the future?
$10 billion dollars to decarbonise Australia? GHD Advisory’s Michael Simioni, PhD, thinks it may not be enough. In the latest episode of In Focus, we’re investigating what it would take to move the decarbonisation needle.
Tune in to hear Michael’s multifaceted call to action which pinpoints the pressing need for new technical skillsets, government-backed workforce training and sovereign capacity in emerging fields like hydrogen and biofuels.
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Episode 3: Is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) the future of air travel?
How is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) transforming the aviation industry? GHD Advisory’s Carlos Vazquez unpacks all on our latest In Focus episode. Join us as we dive into SAF’s emissions reduction potential and unpack the pioneering projects shaping Australia and global markets.
Conversation looks to the regulatory landscape in Australia and the crucial steps needed from both government and industry to drive SAF adoption. With $10 billion to invest, Carlos highlights key investment opportunities - from robust regulations to securing long-term contracts - that can fast-track SAF’s future.
Tune in to explore the future of aviation fuel and its pivotal role in creating a sustainable future for all.
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Episode 4: Is regulation the answer to close the AI risk gap?
Join us as GHD’s Annette Mcilroy explores the evolving AI landscape. From breakthroughs in healthcare and cybersecurity to the billion-dollar question of ethical AI governance, Annette breaks down key challenges like decision-making automation, data ownership and the scalability of AI benefits.
Discover how organisations are balancing rapid innovation with ethical oversight, the state of AI legislation globally and Australia’s role in shaping international governance standards.
Whether you’re a leader, innovator or curious about the future of AI, this episode offers specialist insights and practical strategies to help you seize possibilities while managing risks.
Tune in now to think ahead and lead with confidence.
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