Jamie McIntyre - Australia in 2050

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I loved this passionate 2050 vision from Jamie McIntyre — founder of the 21st Century Australia movement (and author of 101 Ways to Improve Australia) who also stood as an independent in New England when his party wasn’t registered. Jamie is a tireless entrepreneur and CEO of 21st Century Education, and tonight he lays out a long-term, practical case for planning Australia’s future rather than chasing short-term politics. He argues we must shift out of 19th-century industrial models in education, infrastructure and governance and embrace 21st-century systems to serve a much larger nation. Jamie walks us through population history and projections — from 4.1 billion in 1976 to over 7 billion today and global estimates of 8.7–10.9 billion by 2050 — then focuses on Australia’s likely growth to 35–42 million people and the dramatic expansion of cities like Sydney (now ~4.4m, heading to 7.5m+). The talk is full of stark numbers, vivid city imagery and a call for serious national conversation. If you care about planning, cities, education and long-term leadership, this is a timely wake-up call — worth watching and sharing.

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Jamie McIntyre delivers a clear, urgent and optimistic message about Australia in 2050. As founder of the 21st Century Australia movement (and author of 101 Ways to Improve Australia), Jamie explains why we must move beyond 19th-century industrial thinking in education, politics and infrastructure and adopt real 21st-century systems that can cope with massive population and urban change. He reminds us that debates about a “big Australia” versus a “small Australia” are largely academic — growth is coming whether we plan for it or not.

Using historical comparisons (1976 world population ~4.1 billion; today ~7.1 billion) and official projections for 2050, Jamie outlines plausible scenarios for Australia — from government estimates around 35 million up to much higher figures he believes are likely. He paints a vivid picture of cities expanding: Sydney from roughly 4.4 million today to over 7.5 million, and Melbourne also growing substantially. The visuals and descriptions are designed to provoke thinking about housing, transport, education, governance and where Australia wants to be by mid-century.

This talk was presented with gratitude to Western Heritage for hosting constructive debates. Jamie’s mix of entrepreneurial experience, policy ideas and plain-speaking urgency makes this essential viewing for anyone interested in urban planning, population policy, education reform and long-term national leadership. Watch, comment and share your ideas — Australia’s future deserves a proper conversation now, not later.

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