Making bold decisions and consequently realising our potential as a nation, would thrust Australia into a global leadership position and secure our prosperity for future generations. Could Mr Keating’s alleged “arse end of the earth” reach such a dizzy height?
Asher Judah, author of The Australian Century, published by Connorcourt, points out the issues he argues that will shape our future, for better or worse.
His book is not just focused on Australia’s fortunes. He queries the inevitability of Chinese or Indian ascendancy to world dominance. His reflection on factors that have contributed to the rise and fall of a raft of countries across the globe is used as a prism to look to the future in a warts and all evaluation.
There are many factors at play, but he asserts the dominant opportunity for this country, is the insatiable demand of a burgeoning international middle-class.
Judah’s book is thought provoking. His analysis of the development of our nation proposes a fresh look at Australia’s governance structures. What could work better to the future is the question. How could we be more efficiently organized and prepare ourselves as a nation to meet the threats and opportunities that will come our way?
Doing nothing isn’t attractive. The predicted decline of Australia’s workforce participation, driven by our aging population will weaken our taxation base, challenging the viability of our welfare system and economic vitality. What measures are we as a nation prepared to implement, to avoid or mitigate what logically will be a bleak future?
Debate about our future is a healthy thing. Asher Judah offers a look over the horizon and poses a number of observations and questions. It’s a worthy read.
The Australian Century can be purchased via the Connor Court Publishing website. http://www.connorcourt.com/catalog1/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=291#.VAzcHrl–kQ
