The inaugural Intergenerational Fairness Summit, co-hosted in 2023 by the Founding Members of the Intergenerational Fairness coalition, Foundations for Tomorrow, Orygen, Think Forward, EveryGen and the Foundation for Young Australians, aimed to foster meaningful dialogue and find actionable avenues towards intergenerational fairness.

Now in its second year, the Intergenerational Fairness Summit will be hosted collaboratively by the more than 20 members of the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition and will serve as a landing pad for advancing future generations' policy in Australia. The Intergenerational Fairness Summit will take place after the UN Summit of the Future (Sept 22-23) to ensure local alignment with any newly established global standards and nurture a unified movement for intergenerational fairness in the lead-up to the Australian federal election.

The Intergenerational Fairness Summit will provide a complementary touchpoint to the ongoing engagements of the Parliamentary Group for Future Generations and the Intergenerational Town Hall for advocates, academics, policymakers and young leaders to continue building momentum and support for intergenerational fairness, the Australian wellbeing agenda and future generations policy.

The Summit will also serve as a platform for joint action and shared advocacy positions, channelling insights and proposals directly into tangible action, such as the Private Member’s Bill to introduce a federal Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, due to be introduced by Dr Sophie Scamps MP in February 2025.

Objectives of The Intergenerational Fairness Summit:

Build on the global momentum of the 2024 UN Summit of the Future to create a launchpad for domestic implementation and investments in intergenerational fairness.
Raise awareness and community engagement and strengthen unity around intergenerational fairness, the wellbeing agenda and future generations policy.
Identify inclusive and viable proposals for a uniquely Australian approach to long-term decision-making and governance.
Engage political champions ready to support policy innovation to advance intergenerational fairness and broker direct dialogue with influential stakeholders.

Details:

Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra
Lunch provided (Please indicate dietary requirements via Humanitix)
For questions, contact: ella.gow@orygen.org.au

High level agenda:

8:30 AM	Attendees Arrival & Networking (30 mins)
9:00 AM	Summit Opening (15 mins): Setting the scene for a dynamic day of dialogue and collaboration, participants will be welcomed into the Summit and provided the essential context for the history, intention of and path forward for the Summit. Richie Allan, Ngunnawal Kamilaroi custodian (Welcome to Country) Taylor Hawkins, Managing Director, Foundations for Tomorrow
9:15 AM	Opening Keynotes + Q&A (30 mins): A deep dive into the value of and demand for long-term policy thinking, highlighting the complementary power of movement building and institutional influence. Moderator, Clare Beaton-Wells Anjali Sharma, Campaigner, Duty of Care Campaign Michelle Murray, Executive Manager, Health Promotion Systems, VicHealth
9:45 AM	ANU Futures Hub (85 mins) This immersive 85-minute activity invites participants to envision the future of Australia and identify immediate actions to be taken to achieve this future. Melissa Permezel, Advisor ANU NSC Futures Hub Ashton Papazahariakis, Advisor ANU NSC Futures Hub
11:10 AM	Morning Break (20 mins)
11:15 AM	Rapid-Fire Presentations (25 mins) AS Khanh Vy Hoang, Assistant Secretary in the Social Policy Division at Treasury Thomas Emerson MLA, Leader of the Independents for Canberra Phoebe Britten, CEO, Inspire Tomorrow Education AS Ingrid Lundberg, Assistant Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
11:50 AM	Panel \| Governing for the Future: An Intergenerational Outlook (45 mins): A multi-partisan panel to explore the requirements of future-ready governance, leadership and policy design, highlighting ambitious visions and bold leadership with the potential to advance a brighter future for Australia. This session will include an interactive Q&A with the audience. Elfy Scott, Presenter, Journalist & Author (Moderator) Dr Sophie Scamps MP, Federal MP for Mackellar Dr John Hewson AM, Former Leader of the Liberal Party Kevin Kapeke, Community Leader & Advocate Dr Rachel Bacon, Deputy Commissioner at the Australian Public Service Commission
12:40 PM	Lunch (50 mins)
1:30 PM	Panel \| Defining Intergenerational Fairness: An Intersectional Lens (45 mins): This panel will explore an intersectional view of intergenerational fairness, proactively platforming marginalised perspectives to present practical insight into the current status and future potential of intergenerational fairness in Australia. This session will include an interactive Q&A with the audience. Elfy Scott, Presenter, Journalist & Author (Moderator) Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis, Global Youth Affairs Leader, Advocate & Researcher Dr Jordan Cory, Medical Doctor, Board Director, Indigenous Advocate, Health & Prosperity Expert Misha Schubert, CEO, Super Members Council of Australia Professor Pat McGorry AO, Executive Director, Orygen
2:15 PM	Workshop: A Unified Movement for Future Generations (75 mins): This interactive workshop will guide participants through identifying alignment across existing advocacy agendas, fostering collaboration, and identifying implementation risks and opportunities. Participants will break into small groups to brainstorm strategies for joint action and shared advocacy to build a shared vision for collective action. Taylor Hawkins, Managing Director Foundations for Tomorrow (Facilitator)
3:30 PM	Afternoon Break (25 mins)
3:55 PM	Closing Plenary: Keynote, Discussion & Takeaways (35 mins) Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director at the Australia Institute Taylor Hawkins, Managing Director Foundations for Tomorrow
4:30 PM	Event Close

Please note: Filming and photography will take place at the event. If you do not wish to be photographed, contact ella.gow@orygen.org.au.