Ep. 47 - Addressing Australia's Infrastructure Crisis: An Interview with Simon Kuestenmacher
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Welcome to Emerging Excellence! In this episode, we are delighted to have Simon Kuestenmacher, a renowned demographer and co-founder of the Demographics Group, back on the show. Simon delves into the current infrastructure boom in Queensland and across Australia, highlighting significant bottlenecks, workforce issues, and economic implications. He discusses the backlog of infrastructure, the effects of the pandemic, and the challenges posed by inflation. Simon also explores possible solutions, including educational reforms and immigration policies, while emphasizing the importance of efficiency and innovation in the construction and civil infrastructure sectors. Tune in for an insightful conversation on Australia's future infrastructure landscape and workforce strategies.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:28 Australia's Infrastructure Backlog
02:01 Pandemic Impact on Infrastructure
02:49 Challenges in Workforce and Inflation
04:23 State Coordination and Infrastructure Australia
08:47 Queensland's Olympic Opportunity
12:21 Workforce Shortages and Solutions
21:23 Political Landscape and Migration
26:52 Opportunities for Young Leaders
35:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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