Ideas have been sought in the following categories:
- Productivity Agenda - education, skills, training, science and innovation
- Australian Economy - the future of the Australian economy
- Sustainability and Climate Change - population, sustainability, climate change and water
- Rural Australia - future directions for rural industries and rural communities
- Health - a long-term national health strategy – including the challenges of preventative health, workforce planning and the ageing population
- Communities and Families - strengthening communities, supporting families and social inclusion
- Indigenous Australia - options for the future of Indigenous Australia
- Creative Australia - towards a creative Australia: the future of the arts, film and design
- Australian Governance - the future of Australian governance: renewed democracy, a more open government (including the role of the media), the structure of the Federation and the rights and responsibilities of citizens
- Australia's Future in the World - Australia’s future security and prosperity in a rapidly changing region and world
The period for submissions has recently closed, and submissions are now being considered.
The Australian Government initiating an Idea Campaign is a terrific step forward. It would be nice to see this kind of Idea Management activity integrated into democratic government on an ongoing basis, not only in Australia but around the world.