Life after Lockdown with special guest, Malcolm Turnbull
What happens now? Malcolm Turnbull on the importance of entrepreneurship to Australia's recovery
Australians want jobs, open pubs and a hopeful future.
We’re prepared to take the job and buy the beer, but why aren’t we prepared to create the future jobs, companies and economy?
Post-lockdown, Australia has a choice of how quickly we recover from our recession.
We can do what we’ve always done, or we can shift our mindset to support the growth of new companies. The extent and kind of entrepreneurship we can stimulate will be a critical factor in the speed of our recovery.
Famous for his consistent strong advocacy for Australian innovation and entrepreneurship, former Australian Prime Minister and entrepreneur Malcolm Turnbull will be joined by UTS’s Director of Entrepreneurship Murray Hurps, for a frank conversation on what needs to change in Australia and how we can all help drive this change.
By signing up to this event you agree to be added to the general events communication list at UTS. To unsubscribe, email events@uts.edu.au.
Speakers
The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull
Australia’s 29th Prime Minister (2015-2018)
As Prime Minister, he reformed Australia’s personal income tax, education and childcare systems, oversaw the legalisation of same sex marriage and announced the construction of the biggest pumped hydro scheme in the southern hemisphere. Globally, Mr Turnbull played a leading role in reviving the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) after the United States withdrew. He also struck deals with US Presidents Obama and Trump to accept refugees who tried to arrive in Australia illegally by boat. Since leaving politics, Mr Turnbull has resumed his business career, including as a senior adviser at KKR and speaks regularly at global conferences.
Murray Hurps
Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Entrepreneurship @ UTS
Murray Hurps is UTS’ first Director of Entrepreneurship, tasked with growing the number of student-founded startups coming out of UTS and nurturing the Ultimo precinct’s vibrant startup environment. Murray plays a key role in developing and sustaining pathways connecting UTS graduates and student founders to the startup ecosystem locally, regionally, and internationally, including commercial accelerators, venture capital and international destinations. Murray also leads initiatives to ensure Ultimo continues to expand its historical position as a significant contributor to Sydney's startup ecosystem.