Courtesy of The Weekly Times
25.06.2025
Anthony Albanese will headline this year’s National Bush Summit that will push governments at all levels to bolster support for regional communities after months of destructive drought and floods.
The Prime Minister will join some of Australia’s most powerful decision-makers for News Corp Australia’s agenda-setting series, which will feature events in six states and territories in August.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud are also set to appear at this year’s national event, to be held in Ballarat in Victoria on August 29.
The Bush Summit will once again shine a light on the challenges and opportunities facing regional Australians, advocating for comprehensive responses to natural disasters and solutions to the urban-rural divide that has continued to short-change country communities.
“These conversations are important for governments at all levels to understand the needs of the communities,” Mr Albanese said.
“I look forward to taking part in this year’s Bush Summit, because my government knows that our regions are the backbone of our nation.”
This year’s Bush Summit – supported by national presenting partner Hancock Prospecting – will begin in Broome in Western Australia on August 20 then move to Mt Gambier in South Australia, Toowoomba in Queensland and Wagga Wagga in NSW. After the national event in Ballarat, the series will wrap up in Darwin in the Northern Territory.
This year’s Bush Summit will feature the inaugural News Corp Bush Champions Awards, supported by Woolworths, celebrating individuals who go above and beyond for their communities.
