Bush Summit 2025: What you need to know ahead of event
PM Anthony Albanese will be among many big names attending Bush Summit events across the nation, that will look at how governments can support regional and rural communities.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be among many big names attending Bush Summit events across the nation in August and September, that will look at how governments can support regional and rural communities.
Leaders from across the country will be in attendance in Ballarat, Wagga Wagga, Toowoomba, Mount Gambier, Broome and Darwin to address challenges and find solutions to improve the lives of those living in regional Australia.
Find out more about it and how you can join in below.
What is the National Bush Summit?
The National Bush Summit is organised by News Corp Australia to celebrate and advocate for regional Australia, focusing on the divide between metropolitan and regional areas and addressing urgent challenges faced by rural communities.
When are the events?
Broome, Western Australia – Wednesday 20 August
Mount Gambier, South Australia – Friday 22 August
Toowoomba, Queensland –Monday August 2025
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales – Wednesday 27 August
Ballarat, Victoria – Friday 29 August
Darwin, Northern Territory – Monday 1 September
Who can attend?
We encourage members of the local communities, regional and rural business owners, community leaders, industry heads, policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, environmental advocates, and young innovators to register.
This is your opportunity to engage with key decision-makers, share your insights, and collaborate on solutions that matter to regional Australia. Don’t miss out on the chance to influence policy and drive meaningful change for our vibrant rural communities.
How can I register?
It is free to attend but spots are limited. Don’t miss out and register now.
What has happened since the last Bush Summit?
Since its launch in 2019, the Bush Summit has delivered incredible wins and tangible change for the regional and rural communities of Australia through government commitments and policy announcements including the following last year: $180 million for Reef HQ (QLD), $190 million reef investment (QLD), $3.9m commitment to Copperstring Powerlink/Cattleman’s dreaming program for vulnerable youth (QLD), $200m from Premier ‘safety blitz’ upgrade to 72 rural roads black spots (NSW).
The 2024 Bush Summit wrapped up in NSW with politicians, policymakers and regional leaders addressing the challenges such as crippling power bills, targeting crime.
And in Queensland the PM hinted at a long-term multibillion-dollar commitment to “finish” the Bruce Highway.
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