What are the dynamics behind the sudden raft of economic security challenges Australia is confronting?  

What policy and institution settings need to be redesigned for the new world we find ourselves in?  

How can Australia look to diversify its trade and resources in order to steer clear of global supply chain tensions? 

In this session, Jeffrey Wilson, Tania Constable, Swati Dave, Darren Lim, Helen Mitchell, and Christopher Flynn assess Australia’s economic readiness to deal with future strategic shocks and the importance of building economic resilience, securing supply chains, and protecting critical sectors.  

Dr Jeffrey Wilson is the Director of Research and Economics at Australian Industry Group  

Tania Constable PSM is the CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia  

Swati Dave is the Advisory Board Chair at the Centre for Australia-India Relations  

Dr Darren Lim is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences  

Helen Mitchell is a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar at the ANU National Security College  

Christopher Flynn is a Partner at Gilbert + Tobin 

Show notes 

• ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more 
• Full version with Q&A - Economic security: shocks, preparedness and resilience  
• Unlocking economic security: A strategic playbook for Australia by Helen Mitchell 

Note: This episode was recorded during NSC’s Securing our Future conference on 9 April 2024. 

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