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What are the Local Summits?
Local summits may be hosted by Local MPs in their respective electorates in advance of the Australia 2020 Summit.
Local Summits will explore locally, the challenges facing Australia over the next decade and beyond, discuss major ambitions for Australia as a nation and identify policy levers to realise them.
The main ideas and key areas of discussion from Local Summits will be fed into the 2020 Summit in Canberra on 19 and 20 April.
Where will Local Summits be held?
Please find below a list of upcoming Local Summits:
TopAustralian Capital Territory
Canberra Summit
| Convenors: | The ACT Government is holding a Canberra 2020 Summit in conjunction with Bob McMullan MP, Annette Ellis MP and Senator Kate Lundy. |
| Venue: | National Convention Centre |
| Date: | Saturday 5 April 2008 |
| Time: | The Summit will commence at 10 am and conclude at 4pm. |
| Contact: | Community registrations close on 21 March. Information can be sought from summit@con-sol.com |
Canberra Summit: Foundations of Open Technology and Digital Knowledge
| Convenors: | ACT Senator Kate Lundy and Tom Worthington, FACS HLM, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, ANU and Director of Professional Development , The Australian Computer Society. |
| Venue: | Australian National University, Canberra |
| Date: | Thursday 3rd April 2008 |
| Time: | 8.30am to 5pm |
| Contact: | For program details see Senator Lundy's site. Moodle for Local Summit details and links - (Please either click the "Login as a guest" button or create an account and then click through to the Foundations of Open module) |
| Details: | Opening Address: Professor Lawrence Cram Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President BSc (Hons), BE (Hons), PhD Sydney |
New South Wales
Bennelong Summit
| Convenors | Maxine McKew MP, Member for Bennelong |
| Venue: | West Ryde Hall, 1A Station Street, West Ryde |
| Date: | Wednesday 30th April 2008 |
| Time: | 7.00pm - 9.30pm |
| Contact: | Trish Hurley or Trish Drum Electorate Office of Maxine McKew MP, Member for Bennelong Phone (02) 9816.5911 |
| Notes: |
Lake Summit
| Convenors: | Greg Combet (Charlton) and Jill Hall (Shortland) are holding a joint summit - 2020 Lake Summit. |
| Venue: | Germania Club, Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay. |
| Date: | Saturday 5 April 2008 |
| Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
| Contact: | Charlton - Janelle Smee – 4958 7111 - Shortland - Chris Hall – 4947 9711 |
Page Summit
| Convenors: | Federal Member for Page Janelle Saffin is running two Local 2020 Summits at the southern and northern ends of her electorate in early April. |
| Venue: | Clarence Valley Council's Grafton Chambers, 2 Prince Street, Grafton |
| Date: | Friday, April 4 |
| Time: | 1pm until 4pm. |
| Venue: | Southern Cross University's Campus Central auditorium, Military Road, East Lismore |
| Date: | Saturday, April 5 |
| Time: | 9.30am until 12.30pm. |
| Contact: | Constituents can register by emailing peter.ellem@aph.gov.au or by phoning Peter on 0437 303 875. Alternatively, they can contact the Lismore electorate office at 61-63 Molesworth Street, Lismore, NSW 2480. Tel: (02) 6621 9909 Fax: (02) 6621 9959. |
Sydney Summit
| Convenors: | The Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Member for Sydney, will be hosting a local 2020 summit in her electorate. |
| Venue: | Unions NSW Auditorium, 377 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Date: | Saturday 5th April |
| Time: | 9.30am - 1pm |
| Contact: | All residents from the electorate of Sydney are welcome to participate. Please note that registration is compulsory prior to the summit. Please call Paula or Jill on 9357 6366 |
Banks-Blaxland-Watson Summit.
Venue: |
Bankstown Sports Club, 8 Greenfields Parade Bankstown NSW 2200 |
Date: |
Saturday 5 April 2008 |
Time: |
10am – 1pm |
Contact: |
Deborah May (Banks) T : 9774 2111 F: 9774 5461 Katie Ford (Watson) T: 9554 3808 F: 9554 3504 Chris Zogopoulos (Blaxland) 9790 2466 F: 9790 0770 |
Macquarie Summit
| Convenors: | Hosted by Bob Debus MP and Charles Sturt University |
| Venue: | CD Blake Auditorium, Charles Sturt University at Bathurst |
| Date: | Saturday 5 April 2008 |
| Time: | 1pm – 5:30pm |
| Contact: | RSVP to 6338 6010 by Friday 28 March 2008 Contact for questions CSU - Stacey Fish: 6338 4076 or Bob Debus’ Office 1300 550 605 Email: bob.debus.mp@aph.gov.au |
Richmond Summit
Two Summits will be held in Richmond electorate:
| Convenors: | The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Member for Richmond, Minister for Ageing. |
| Venue: | The Salvation Army Centre, Leisure Drive, Banora Point, NSW |
| Date: | Monday 14 April |
| Time: | 10:00am |
| Contact: | Please phone the electoral office on 1300 720 675 |
| Convenors: | The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Member for Richmond, Minister for Ageing. |
| Venue: | Byron Bay High Scool, Broken Head Road, Byron Bay |
| Date: | Tuesday 15 April |
| Time: | 5:30pm |
| Contact: | Please phone the electoral office on 1300 720 675 |
Illawarra Summit
| Convenors: | Jennie George and Sharon Bird are convening the Illawarra 2020 Ideas Summit |
| Venue: | McKinnon Theatre at the University of Wollongong |
| Date: | Saturday, 5 April 2008 |
| Time: | 10am and 1pm. |
| Contact: | Submissions will close on 28 March 2008 at 5pm. Submissions should be approximately 500 words long. Submissions may address one or more of the ten topics for discussion. Submissions should be mailed to: Illawarra 2020 Ideas Summit PO Box 864 DAPTO NSW 2530 If you would like to attend the Summit to hear the top ten ideas from the Illawarra region, please register your attendance by phoning 4228 5899 or by emailing alison.byrnes@aph.gov.au |
Queensland
Gold Coast Summit
| Convenors: | Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig |
| Venue: | Albert Waterways Community Centre, Cnr Hooker and Sunshine Blvds, Mermaid Waters |
| Date: | Wednesday 2 April 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00pm-3:00pm |
| Contact: | RSVP: 07 3804 6022 |
Toowoomba 2020 Summit
| Convenors: | Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig |
| Venue: | Empire Theatre , Neil St , Toowoomba |
| Date: | Thursday 3 April 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00pm-3:00pm |
| Contact: | RSVP: 07 3804 6022 |
Tropical North Queensland Summit
| Convenor: | Jim Turnour MP, Member for Leichhardt |
| Venue: | Tropical North Qld TAFE Campus (Queenslander Room), Gatton Street, Parramatta Park. |
| Date: | Saturday 5th April |
| Time: | 2pm - 4.30pm |
Moreton Summit
| Convenors: | Graham Perrett MP, Federal Member for Moreton |
| Venue: | Lecture Theatre 1, N22, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan |
| Date: | 5th April |
| Time: | 1:30pm |
| Contact: | Graham Perrett's Office - (07) 3344 2622 Website: http://www.grahamperrettmp.com/01_cms/details.asp?ID=54 |
Longman Summit
| Venue: | Deception Bay State High School Hall Cnr Governor Street & Phillip Parade, Deception Bay |
| Date: | Saturday 5 April 2008 |
| Time: | 9.30am for a 10am start and finish approximately 3.30pm |
| Details: | The Longman 2020 Summit will concentrate on developing strategies to tackle the long term challenges of strengthening communities and supporting families. Session 1 - 10am - What practical support is needed for families to combine work, caring for children, and caring for aging parents? A light lunch will be available for sale during the lunch break to raise money for the school chaplaincy. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. |
Lilley Youth Summit
| Convenors: | Attending will be the Federal Member for Lilley, Wayne Swan MP, 2 Electorate staff and guests from the community. |
| Venue: | Zillmere Police Citizens Youth Club |
| Date: | 4 April 2008-04-01 |
| Time: | Registration at 8:30am for 9am start to conclude at 11am. |
| Contact: | Adam Shortman - (07) 3266 8244 |
2020 Southside Summit
| Convenors: | Kerry Rea, Federal Member for Bonner and Kevin Rudd, Federal Member for Griffith |
| Venue: | San Sisto College Main auditorium 97 Mayfield Road, Carina, QLD |
| Date: | 5th April 2008 |
| Time: | 12.30p.m. – 4.00p.m. |
| Contact: | RSVP (07) 3893 3488 |
South Australia
Kingston 2020 Summit
| Convenors: | Amanda Rishworth MP |
| Venue: | Reynella Neighbourhood Centre Inc |
| Date: | Sunday 6 April 08 |
| Contact: | Amanda Rishworth MP Office Ph (08) 8186 2588 Fax (08) 8186 2688 |
Northern Summit
| Convenors: | Tony Zappia MP (Member for Makin), Mark Butler MP (Member for Port Adelaide) |
| Venue: | Mawson Centre, Mawson Lakes |
| Date: | 5th April 2008 |
| Time: | 9am - 1pm |
| Contact: | Office of Tony Zappia MP Office of Mark Butler MP |
| Details: | The Northern 2020 Summit steering committee facilitates the selection process. For information on how to nominate please contact the office of your federal representative listed below. |
Western Summit
| Convenors: | This Summit will be jointly hosted by Mark Butler MP for Port Adelaide and Steve Georganas MP for Hindmarsh. |
| Venue: | Woodville Town Hall, Woodville |
| Date: | Saturday 5th April |
| Time: | 12.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Contact: | Office of Mark Butler MP Officer of Steve Georganas MP |
Victoria
Ballarat Summit
| Convenors | Catherine King MP, Federal Member for Ballarat |
| Venue: | |
| Date: | Saturday 5 April |
| Time: | 9:00am - 12:30pm |
| Contact: | Chris Carpenter on (03) 5338 8123 or email chris.carpenter@aph.gov.au |
| Notes: |
Chisholm – Hotham – Bruce – Holt – Deakin – Isaacs Summit
| Convenors: | Anna Burke, Federal Member for Chisholm, together with the Federal members for Hotham, Bruce, Holt, Deakin and Isaacs. |
| Venue: | Monash University’s Clayton campus |
| Date: | Saturday 5 April |
| Time: | 10am – 2pm |
| Contact: | (03) 9898 0675 |
| Details: | Entry to the summit is invitation only. Nominations close on Tuesday 25 March 2008 |
Geelong Summit
| Convenors: | Richard Marles, MP, Member for Corio |
| Venue: | The Summit will take place at the Geelong City Hall in conjunction with the City of Greater Geelong. |
| Date: | Friday 4 April |
| Time: | from 1pm-5pm |
| Contact: | Electorate Office - (03) 5221 3033 |
Gorton Summit
| Convenors: | Brendan O’Connor, Federal Member for Gorton and Minister for Employment Participation. |
| Venue: | Victoria University Campus, St Albans g. |
| Date: | Thursday 17 April 2008 |
| Time: | 9:30am – 12:30pm (registration from 9am). |
| Contact: | Participation is be invitation only, however people wishing to find out further information are welcome to contact Julie Wintle or David Nugara on 03 8361 6588. |
Melbourne Ports Summit
| Convenors: | Mr Michael Danby MP- Federal Member for Melbourne Ports and Francis Ventura- Year 12 student |
| Venue: | Christian Brothers’ College |
| Date: | Tuesday the 1st of April, 2008 |
| Time: | 10am to 12pm (arrive 9:30 for 10am start) |
| Contact: | Michael Danby’s Office: 03 9534 8126 - Please RSVP to Michael Danby’s office as soon as possible. |
| Details: | What to bring: recent newspaper clippings and any other relevant supporting information. Also in attendance: |
Western Suburbs Summit
| Convenors: | This is a jointly hosted forum between the Federal Member for Gellibrand Nicola Roxon and the Federal Member for Maribyrnong Bill Shorten. |
| Venue: | Victoria University, Sunshine Campus |
| Date: | Friday 11 April |
| Contact: | If people wish to attend they can contact (03) 9687 7355. |
Lalor Summit
| Venue: | Wyndham Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Date: | Friday 4th April |
| Time: | 3:00- 5:30pm (registration from 2:30pm) |
| Contact: | Participants must register with the electorate office by the 25th March. Contact Katie Hall on (03) 9742-5800 or email katie.hall@aph.gov.au |
Western Australia
WA Summit
| Convenors: | Senator for WA, Ruth Webber will host the Summit. The format for the Summit will be six focus group sessions follwed by a plenary session. |
| Venue: | City of Wanneroo Civic Centre |
| Date: | Monday 28 April |
| Time: | 6:30 – 9:30pm |
| Date: | Wednesday 30 April |
| Time: | 6:30 – 9:30pm |
| Date: | Thursday 1 May |
| Time: | 6:30 – 9:30pm |
| Date: | Monday 5 May |
| Time: | 6:30 – 9:30pm |
| Date: | Wednesday 7 May |
| Time: | 6:30 – 9:30pm |
| Date: | Thursday 8 May |
| Time: | 6:30 – 9:30pm |
| Date: | Saturday 10 May |
| Time: | 12:00 – 6:00pm (plenary session) |
| Details: | Shaun Burgess Office of Senator Ruth Webber (08) 94099599 Shaun.Burgess@aph.gov.au |
If you would like to submit information on a Local Summit please contact 2020Secretariat@pmc.gov.au