News Corp Australia has unveiled a host of major companies supporting the 2024 National Bush Summit, which kicks off this Friday.
NBN, CommBank, Woolworths and Qantas are the national partners of the editorial and event series, joining Hancock Prospecting, which returns for a second year as the national presenting partner.
Prime minister Anthony Albanese will deliver the keynote address at the opening in Townsville (QLD), with other major events to be held in Bendigo (VIC), Launceston (TAS), McLaren Vale (SA), Orange (NSW) and Port Hedland (WA).
Ampol and Suncorp are supporting the Queensland event, the South Australian government is backing the local event, while Clubs NSW is doing New South Wales.
RAM Trucks is once again supporting the National Bush Summit Road Trip, led by News Corp Australia cartoonist and writer Warren Brown, who is creating a series of videos celebrating life in the bush.
Now in its sixth year, the Bush Summit brings together decision makers and community leaders to discuss the biggest issues and opportunities facing regional Australia, including the cost of living, infrastructure, workforce issues, crime, manufacturing, agriculture, education, health and exports.
Speakers at the summit include Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, Queensland Premier Steven Miles, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, New South Wales Premier Chris Minnsand Western Australia Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.
The summit will be supported by a comprehensive editorial campaign across The Courier-Mail, Townsville Bulletin, Herald Sun, The Mercury, The Advertiser, The Daily Telegraph, The Australian and The Weekly Times.
News Corp's state and communities commercial director John Lehmann said the National Bush Summit is one of the most important events of the year for News as it advocates for those who live outside capital cities.
"We appreciate the support of our corporate partners who share our vision to build a better Australia for all Australians," he said.
The summit can be live streamed via bushsummit.com.au, with coverage and highlights also featuring on Sky News, Sky News Regional and SkyNews.com.au through the week.
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