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DBrief, the Australian Industry Group podcast, is for business operators keen to understand the connection between their own enterprise and the broader issues of industry development and policy and new government regulations. Via an engaging and informal interview format, DBrief investigates: • what is happening in industry policy, and what it means; • where these issues are going and what you need to know and • what you need to think about and learn in order to stay abreast of — or even ahead of — emerging issues and developments. Tune in to stay ahead of changes and market movements and be better prepared for digitalisation, decarbonisation and diversification in your business and market sector.

Recent Episodes

Why every product needs a story - How traceability is becoming a competitive advantage

In this episode of DBrief, Louise McGrath speaks with Brett Hyland from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) about the systems of trust that underpin modern supply chains and international trade. From drinking water and medical testing to construction products and consumer goods, accreditation plays a largely unseen role in verifying that products and services meet recognised standards. The episode examines how accreditation, measurement and standards work together to create...

23 MIN

From climate reporting to gas security: what businesses need to know

In this episode of DBrief, Louise McGrath speaks with Australian Industry Group Director of Climate and Energy Tennant Reed about the growing number of climate and energy policy decisions shaping Australia's path to net zero. Tennant explains why many companies are still focused on getting their heads around climate reporting requirements, what "material risk" looks like in practice, and how businesses should think about both transition risks and the physical impacts of climate change. The co...

40 MIN

A third of the workforce is over 50 - is business ready?

In this episode of DBrief, Louise McGrath speaks with Jeff Wilson about two recent Australian Industry Group research notes examining workforce ageing and changing retirement patterns. While workforce planning often focuses on attracting and training younger workers, the discussion highlights why the other end of the workforce pipeline is becoming just as important. Older workers now make up a much larger share of the labour market than they did a generation ago, and changing retirement patte...

31 MIN

Why modern slavery is more than a compliance exercise — with Vanessa Zimmerman, CEO of Pillar Two

In this episode of DBrief, Louise McGrath speaks with human rights lawyer Vanessa Zimmerman, CEO of Pillar Two, about the growing importance of modern slavery and human rights risk management for Australian businesses. Vanessa unpacks the realities of modern slavery in contemporary supply chains, challenging common misconceptions about what it looks like and where it occurs. From labour hire arrangements and complex service contracts to overseas sourcing and domestic operations, the co...

34 MIN

Australia's Asia advantage: are we letting it slip away? — with the Hon Tim Watts MP

In this episode of DBrief, Louise McGrath speaks with the Hon Tim Watts MP about the findings of the House of Representatives inquiry into building Asia capability in Australia and why it matters for the country's future effectiveness in the region. As Asia becomes increasingly important to Australia's economy and strategic interests, the report argues that many of the capabilities needed to succeed are moving in the wrong direction. Language learning is declining, opportunities for in-countr...

23 MIN