News Corp Australia has officially launched its 2025 national advocacy program, the Future series, at an event in Adelaide today featuring Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The initiative brings together leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across Australia to discuss opportunities, challenges, and growth across states and territories.
State and communities commercial director, John Lehmann, said: “With the federal election on the horizon, there’s no better time to discuss the future of our states, regions and cities.
“The Future series, led by our masthead editors, has one central purpose: to drive positive change for our readers and their communities.”
The event will also feature South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, and will see both Albanese and Malinauskas sharing their visions for the state. Next week, Future VIC in Melbourne, hosted by the Herald Sun, will see the Prime Minister deliver the keynote address.
State and Communities Commercial Director, John Lehmann.
The series will continue throughout the year, with events scheduled in Geelong (March), Western Sydney (April), Townsville (June), the Northern Territory and Gold Coast (July), Brisbane (October), and Sydney (November).
Coverage of the Future series will appear across multiple publications, including The Advertiser, Herald Sun, Geelong Advertiser, The Daily Telegraph, The Courier-Mail, Townsville Bulletin, Gold Coast Bulletin, and NT News, along with highlights on Sky News and SkyNews.com.au.
Corporate sponsors are backing the initiative, with Future SA supported by SkyCity, Mitsubishi, Santos, RAA, Walker Corp, Adelaide Airport, BHP, and Beach Energy, while Future VIC is sponsored by Swinburne University, Crown, Transurban, Villawood Property, Western Melbourne Group, VCCI, Avalon Airport, and CSL.
Pictured: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese