Best Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Podcasts (2025)

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Season 3 Episode 4: Peter Regan - on being on both sides of the transaction table, making major infrastructure projects a reality for the right reasons, and shaping the future of Sydney Metro. 1:08:53

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In the latest episode of Inside Infrastructure, Adrian and Janice sit down with Peter Regan, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Metro, to reflect on a career that has spanned sectors and continents, his perspective from both sides of the transaction table, his learnings from delivering city-shaping projects, the opening of Sydney Metro City, and what …

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Season 3 Episode 3: Erin Coldham - on becoming Australia’s ‘First Lady of Wind’, the urgency to transition to renewables, and why social licence needs a rebrand. 1:01:33

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In the latest episode of Inside Infrastructure, Adrian and Janice sit down with Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer, Southerly Ten, to discuss her journey from a successful career in transport infrastructure to becoming Australia’s ‘First Lady of Wind’, the surprising parallels between offshore wind development and the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, a…

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Season 3 Episode 2: Leilani Frew - on embracing change, lessons from the golden era of infrastructure investment in NSW, and the real on-the-ground impact of Treasury decisions. 1:05:51

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In this latest episode of Inside Infrastructure, Adrian and Janice sit down with Leilani Frew, Deputy Secretary Financial and Commercial at New Zealand Treasury, to discuss embracing change early on, her time at NSW Treasury during the golden era of infrastructure investment, and her experiences as both an implementer and advisor of infrastructure …

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Season 3 Episode 1: Bede Noonan – on productivity and procurement, the shifting national infrastructure pipeline, and one of the industry’s most unique professional career trajectories 1:12:20

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In our launch episode for season three, Adrian and Janice host Bede Noonan, Chief Executive Officer of ACCIONA, unpacking his journey from family to corporate business, how ACCIONA is navigating the shift from transport to energy, and productivity in construction.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Lorie Argus - on navigating the pandemic, the future Melbourne Airport and sustainable aviation 1:03:49

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In our latest episode, Adrian and Janice check in with Lorie Argus, Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne Airport, to unpack her career to date, the experience of navigating an airport during the pandemic, the development of the Melbourne Airport precinct and how ‘Lorie’s bugs’ are making aviation more sustainable.…

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Peter Shergold AC - on transforming Western Sydney, education as an asset class, COVID and migration 1:18:28

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In our first episode for 2023, Adrian and Janice sit down with Professor Peter Shergold AC to discuss transforming Western Sydney through using higher education as an asset class and the impacts of the Aerotropolis as well as Professor Shergold’s time in the public service and his views on recent government decisions on topics like COVID and migrat…

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PharmOnline with Anna Barwick 32:52

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Anna Barwick is an award-winning pharmacist and entrepreneur. Her innovative new business PharmOnline was brought to life at the beginning of the COVID lockdowns to help people remotely access the advice and services of pharmacists. As well as running the business, she is also conducting research into how telehealth services such as PharmOnline are…

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How Kids Use Technology with Dr. Jo Bird 34:26

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How much children are exposed to technology, and in particular how long they spend looking at screens and devices, is a heated topic. Dr. Jo Bird from the University of New England studies how young children interact with technology and how imaginative play can incorporate technology just as any other object in their environment. By working with ea…

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Omelia with Kate Armstrong-Smith 34:21

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Omelia is a new digital story-telling tool being developed by entertainment industry experts that is being developed right here in Armidale. In this interview we chat with Kate Armstrong-Smith, one of the co-founders of Omelia, to hear about how this new story-telling technology works. With a background in science and the entertainment industry, th…

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Andrew Barr – on his approach to reform and the infrastructure opportunities ahead for the ACT 1:12:21

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Adrian and Janice sit down with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr to discuss his approach to reform, the modern approaches and opportunities that exist to deliver the ACT Government’s infrastructure pipeline and whether it could elevate the Territory’s status on the world stage, and what’s on the horizon as the ACT Government implements its decarbonis…

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Actinogen Medical with Tamara Miller 35:13

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Welcome to Season 2 of Stories of STEM Q! James has put together a fantastic show for the first episode of the brand new season - Tamara Miller is a Moree local who left her hometown to study and build a career in biotechnology in the pharmaceutical industry. She has recently returned to Moree where she continues to work remotely for Actinogen Medi…

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Professor Linda Agnew's April 2022 Graduation Address 15:13

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Professor Linda Agnew is the Head of the School of Science and Technology at the University of New England. This special bonus episode of Stories of STEM Q is a recording of her speech given as the occasional address to students during the Autumn graduation ceremonies in 2022. As one of the first round of graduation ceremonies to be held on back on…

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Episode 10: The Poultry Hub with Dr Tamsyn Crowley 25:22

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The Poultry Hub, situated on campus here at the University of New England, is a world renowned research centre working to improve practices in the livestock industry. Dr Tamsyn Crowley is the Director of the Poultry Hub, and a researcher at UNE with a focus on improving animal wellbeing by using molecular markers to quantify stress levels in livest…

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Episode 9: The University Experience with Aurora Howland 34:04

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Aurora Howland is the Schools Liaison Officer for the University of New England. She works with local schools and communities to introduce high school students to university life. This can include introducing them to the courses and career pathways available, but also looks at what kind of lifestyle awaits students on a university campus. In this i…

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Episode 8: Archaeology at the University of New England with Melanie Fillios 37:26

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Associate Professor Melanie Fillios is an archaeologist that specialises in human-animal interactions throughout history, and is currently the Director of Place Based Education and Research at the University of New England. In this interview we chat about the changing role of universities and the expectations that students and society place on univ…

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Episode 7: Moss Environmental with Shonelle Gleeson-Willey 35:06

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Shonelle Gleeson-Willey is the founder and CEO of Moss Environmental, an environmental consultancy based in Tamworth, NSW. She is also the President of the International Erosion Control Association and hosts her own STEM podcast ‘Beyond the Green Line’. In this interview we chat about how she made the decision to move from being an employee of othe…

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Episode 6: The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration with Andrew McConville 40:06

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Andrew McConville came from an agricultural background, having originally studied at the University of New England, to go on to become the CEO of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration (APPEA). As an advocacy organisation APPEA represents the interests of oil and gas producers in Australia. In this interview we chat about the enormous …

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Episode 5: Agronomy in Practice with Casey Budd 24:33

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Casey Budd is a graduate of the University of New England who was named Agronomist of the year at the Australian Summer Grains Conference in 2019. She was previously a Young Farming Champions youth ambassador and now works as an agronomist at B&W Rural in Moree. As an agronomist she works with farmers and growers to manage their businesses, with a …

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BONUS EPISODE | Adrian & Janice - What's your favourite type of infrastructure? 32:17

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Regular listeners of the Inside Infrastructure Podcast will know the episode always ends by asking guests what their favourite piece of infrastructure is. In this bonus episode, Adrian and Janice turn the spotlight back on themselves and discuss what their favourite piece of infrastructure is.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Sally Capp – on debunking the death of the city and how Melbourne can rebound from COVID 1:17:20

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In the first episode of Inside Infrastructure for 2022, Adrian and Janice speak with Lord Mayor of Melbourne City Council Sally Capp about her journey to the top job, debunking the death of the city, rebounding from COVID, and how the Council is decarbonising Melbourne.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 4: The Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit with Dr Steve Miller 41:57

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Dr Steve Miller is the Director of the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) at the University of New England. AGBU works to understand how to breed better animals and plants using information on the genetics of individuals and animal populations. This can include everything from breeding desirable traits to managing disease susceptibility withi…

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Episode 3: The New England Virtual Health Network with Leanne Nisbet 32:29

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The New England Virtual Health Network (NEViHN) was an emerging idea from the University of New England that was spurred into action at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The need for remotely delivered medical services has always been an issue for remote and regional towns, now the world has been faced with the need for such services and it is…

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Peter Achterstraat - on reigniting productivity in NSW 1:04:45

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In the last episode of Inside Infrastructure for 2021, Adrian and Janice spoke with NSW Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat about the origins of his family name, his love of tax, igniting a new productivity boom out of COVID, and how we reform the way pay and use infrastructure.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Jacinta Allan – on Victoria’s Big Build and the state’s most complex infrastructure project 1:05:10

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Adrian and Janice sit down with Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure and the Suburban Rail Loop, Jacinta Allan, to talk about her experience as Victoria’s longest serving female Minister, the major COVID challenges facing Victoria's Big Build program, and the story behind one of the nation's biggest and most complex rail projects, the Su…

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Minister Paul Fletcher – on the power of markets and the state Federation 57:14

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Adrian and Janice sit down with Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher MP to discuss why he believes in the power of markets and the role for government intervention. The Minister also shares his reflections on the policy rationale behind the sale of Telstra, the next big capital phase for the NBN, and…

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Roch Cheroux – unpacks our urban water system and how we can have a more resilient water system 1:16:17

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Adrian and Janice interviewed Managing Director of Sydney Water Roch Cheroux to shed light on how our complex urban water system actually works, the state of urban water reform in Australia, and what we need to do to combat increased climate variability and drought.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 2: The UNE SMART Region Incubator with Dr Lou Conway 27:43

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On this episode of Stories of STEM Q Dr. Lou Conway introduces us to the University of New England SMART Region Incubator (SRI) and its mission to grow local start-ups and small businesses. Spanning the North West New England Region the SRI and its partners aim to create an ideas network where locals can find support and collaboration to help them …

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Deanne Stewart – on the infrastructure M&A boom and ESG investment in Australia 1:00:49

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Adrian and Janice sit down with Aware Super CEO Deanne Stewart to talk about her journey from Bathurst kid to Fulbright Scholar, how Australia's infrastructure market competes internationally, the boom in infrastructure M&A, and the challenges and opportunities for ESG investment in Australia.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 1: The vision and the economic, environmental and social transformation of the New England North West 24:23

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The University of New England’s STEM Quarter (STEM Q) is a platform for regional partnerships. It seeks to become an engine of innovation by connecting industry & investment with research & education through mutually beneficial projects. By providing local industries and communities with a pathway to engage in research specifically focused on local…

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Rebecca Wark - on leadership and the future of health 1:03:17

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Adrian and Janice sit down with NSW Health Infrastructure CEO Rebecca Wark to talk leadership, building hospitals through COVID, and how technology and uncertainty is shaping the future of health services in Australia.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Graeme Newton – on lessons from the 2011 QLD floods and building Brisbane's new underground 1:01:38

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Adrian and our new co-host Janice sit down with Cross River Rail Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton to talk about the lessons from the 2011 Queensland flood in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of building Brisbane's new underground beneath the Brisbane River and CBD, and what's required to make Queensland's 2032 Olympic Bid a succes…

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Mike Mrdak AO – on 30 years in the public service and the new frontier for digital infrastructure 1:07:41

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In the last episode for 2020, Adrian and Ilya sit down with former Secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts, Mike Mrdak AO to discuss his 30 year career in the public service, the infrastructure market reform agenda of the 1980s and 90s, and the evolution of the telco sector and new frontier for digital infrastructure investment.…

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Nicole Lockwood – on independent infrastructure advice and the growing freight task in WA 55:55

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Adrian and Ilya talk with Deputy Chair of Infrastructure WA Nicole Lockwood about the infrastructure advisory body model, the trends and chief drivers behind the freight system overhaul in the WA, and why we need a focus on rational pricing and social licence in infrastructure provision.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Rita Saffioti – on WA’s infrastructure response to COVID and path to recovery 41:55

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Adrian and Ilya sat down with WA Minister for Transport and Planning, the Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA, to discuss the WA Government's infrastructure response to COVID-19, the pathway to recovery, and the nexus between land use planning and transport infrastructure.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Michael Brennan – on Australia’s reform opportunities and the future of productivity 1:12:27

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Adrian and Ilya sat down with Chair of the Productivity Commission, Michael Brennan to discuss Australia’s reform opportunities, how the economy might evolve coming out of COVID-19, and what the future of productivity growth may look like in a services-based economy.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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John Pickhaver – on the evolution of infra financing, decarbonisation, and digital disruption 1:12:18

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Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, Adrian and Ilya sat down with Co-Head of Macquarie Capital, Australia and New Zealand John Pickhaver to discuss his journey from civil engineering to private finance, the evolution of infrastructure financing in Australia, and the opportunities of technological disruption.…

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Marika Calfas – on the evolution of NSW Ports and technology’s impact on the freight supply chain 1:04:42

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Before the outbreak of COVID-19, Adrian and Ilya sat down with CEO of NSW Ports Marika Calfas to discuss the evolution of NSW Ports, what the organisation is doing to sustainably grow trade and improve the efficiency of its supply chain, and the enormous change that new technologies and automation has brought to port operations around the world.…

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Tony Shepherd AO – on COVID-19, infrastructure stimulus, and why he’s a GWS Giants enthusiast 52:42

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Adrian and Ilya sit down with one of Australia’s most respected businessmen – and GWS Giants enthusiast – Tony Shepherd to discuss his career, insights on the COVID-19 crisis, and what stimulus and broader reform measures are required to battle the economic fallout of the global pandemic.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Bernard Tabary – on his global career in transport & the value of different forms of procurement 1:00:47

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Adrian and Ilya sit down with CEO International of Keolis, Bernard Tabary to discuss his global career in transport, his views on franchising and the future implications for transport as technology evolves.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Amy Brown – on her career journey and the unquantified social benefits of infrastructure 1:14:55

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Adrian and Ilya sit down with the Deputy Secretary of Strategy and Delivery at the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, Amy Brown to discuss her varied career across the public and private sectors, the often unquantified social benefits of infrastructure, whole-of-life service delivery, and how the NSW Government is changing its thinking about cu…

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Tim Nelson – on his early career and the tortured history of Australian energy policy 1:13:16

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Adrian and Ilya sat down with Executive General Manager Australian Energy Market Commission Tim Nelson to discuss his early career, the tortured history of energy policy in Australia, and what the Commission is doing to optimise its regulatory frameworks to integrate a new wave of technological disruption.…

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Jon Lamonte – on how he went from the Royal Air Force to building trains in Sydney 53:28

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Adrian and Ilya talk with CEO of Sydney Metro Jon Lamonte about his 32 years in the Royal Air Force, what he learnt flying Hercules planes in the Falkland Islands and running transport for Greater Manchester, and his reflections on Australia’s largest metro project.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Susan Anderson – on her Uber rating, the future of mobility, and road pricing 52:23

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Adrian and Ilya talk with the General Manger of Uber Australia and New Zealand, Susan Anderson about her Uber rating, how the rider sharing platform has stayed ahead in the Australian market, and her reflections on the future of mobility and road pricing.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Rodd Staples – on his rise to NSW Transport Secretary and the power of transport data 1:06:20

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Adrian and Ilya talk with Rodd Staples about his journey to the top job as Secretary of Transport for NSW, how the power of data is transforming the way Sydney’s transport network is planned and operated, and the big customer-centered changes underway at TfNSW.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Graham Bradley Part 2 – on Infrastructure NSW and good advice in the age of mega-projects 41:43

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In part two of their conversation, Adrian and Ilya talk with Graham Bradley about his chairmanship of Infrastructure NSW and the importance of good infrastructure advice in the age of mega-projects.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Graham Bradley Part 1 – on his life as a professional board director and the energy sector 40:38

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In part one of their conversation, Adrian and Ilya talk with Chair of Infrastructure NSW Graham Bradley about his life as a professional board director, the role of social licence to operate in corporate governance, and the challenges in Australia’s energy sector.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Avery Bang – on connecting the rural last mile and her big vision for the aid sector 1:01:41

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Adrian and Ilya talk with President and CEO of Bridges to Prosperity, Avery Bang about connecting the rural last mile, managing the pitfalls and challenges of remote infrastructure delivery, and her big vision to transform the aid sector. If you want to find out more about the work of Bridges to Prosperity or get involved visit www.bridgestoprosper…

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Hon Tim Pallas MP – on unions, the upcoming state budget, and the rise of EVs 51:54

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Adrian and Ilya talk with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas about his early years’ in the union movement, eventual rise to the treasury benches, what to expect in the upcoming state budget, and his views on the Electric Vehicle debate.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Hon Anthony Albanese MP – on his remarkable childhood & vision for infrastructure in Australia 54:43

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Leader of the Australian Labor Party, Anthony Albanese MP chats with Adrian and Ilya about the remarkable story of his childhood, growing up in the inner west as a young Labor man, and his vision for infrastructure in Australia.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Scott Charlton - Transurban CEO reveals his key predictions for the future of transport 53:38

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Transurban CEO Scott Charlton reveals his key predictions for the future of transport and the need to price Australian roads.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia