On Monday 26th August, the USSC partnered with the McKell Institute to co-host a closed-door, one-day track 1.5 workshop discussing the role the state of New South Wales will play in delivering the AUKUS partnership. It featured keynote addresses by Minister for Skills and TAFE the Hon. Steve Whan and Managing Director of H&B Defence Tim Brown.
This workshop was attended by 30 senior industry, union, and official representatives to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing NSW’s participation in the AUKUS enterprise.
Opportunities under AUKUS are not limited to any one state. NSW stands to make a significant contribution to the success of this national project. Into the future, NSW can build a talent pipeline, contribute to the national and global supply chain for nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines, and share experience gained as the only Australian state with nuclear-licensed facilities. The NSW Government is making important and varied efforts to grow its manufacturing and STEM workforces and support innovation. To embrace the AUKUS opportunity, more work must be done to build public understanding, create certainty for businesses and engage union stakeholders.
To request a meeting or briefing with the USSC, please email: ussc.media@sydney.edu.au.
