1. “Changing structures of the Australian economy and business expectation of schools” Campbell Anderson President Business Council of Australia 15 July 2000

2. KEY THEMES 1.The pace of globalisation 2.What we need to excel 3.The vital role of schools

3. AUSTRALIA TRANSFORMED Competitive and outward looking Globally punch beyond our weight Driven by deregulation and reform

4. THE CHALLENGES AHEAD Government control diminished Manage adverse impacts Maximise benefits of globalisation

5. FOUR KEY REQUIREMENTS 2. Outward-looking 3.Innovation 4.Social cohesion 1. Confidence

6. THE BUSINESS EXPECTATION 1. Cause and consequence 2. Information literacy 3. Broad learning capability

7. THE BUSINESS EXPECTATION (cont’d) 4. Self-worth 5. People - communication skills 6. Lifelong learning

8. PEOPLE - THE SOLE SOURCE OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE “Education is key to sustaining growth and reducing poverty” James Wolfensohn President of the World Bank

9. EDUCATION SYSTEM DELIVERABLES The three Rs Stimulation of creativity Cultural awareness & languages Teamwork & collaboration Analysis & communication

10. THERE IS NO FINISH LINE Learning is never ‘done’ Meet demand for lifelong learning Students judged against world

11. KEEPING PACE WITH THE REVOLUTION Challenging but exciting time Success judged by Australia 2050

12. “Changing structures of the Australian economy and business expectation of schools” Campbell Anderson President Business Council of Australia 14 July 2000