Future Perth: New podcast series

Future Perth is a six-part podcast series that will examine the major issues facing this vibrant metropolis as it looks to grow in both size and stature over the next 20 years.

Produced in conjunction with the Committee for Perth, and based around some of the research the independent think-tank has produced over the past 15 years, each episode will focus on a particular aspect of Perth’s future.

The series is hosted by Business News managing editor Sean Cowan and Committee for Perth chief executive Marion Fulker.

Guests include Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, Perth Airport chief executive Kevin Brown, business executive and gender equality advocate Diane Smith-Gander, Housing and Local Government Minister John Carey, incoming Agent-General for WA in the UK John Langoulant, Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott and PWC Australia partner Justin Carroll.

Episode List

1. Perceptions of Perth

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, Perth Airport chief executive Kevin Brown, Ipsos Australia and New Zealand Global Reputation Centre director Sally Braidwood

2. Change & Development

Hames Sharley chairman and founder Bill Hames, Hassell director Peter Lee, Edith Cowan University vice-president, enterprise and development Sonia Mackay-Coghill

3. Diversity

Business executive and gender equality advocate Diane Smith-Gander, Centre for Gender Equality in the Workplace managing director Terry Fitzsimmons

4. Perth’s Growth

Housing and Local Government Minister John Carey, incoming Agent-General for WA in the UK John Langoulant

5. 200 Generations of Know-How

WA Governor Kim Beazley, Senior Noongar man Richard Walley, Senior Noongar woman Colleen Hayward

6. The Economy

Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott, PWC Australia partner Justin Carroll