Defence industry panel wraps up DSR Summit

The meeting was run with the support of principal partner Investment NSW and engagement partner Pyne & Partners.

Panel guest speakers included Australian Industry Group defence and industry policy head and Ai Group Defence Council executive director Kate Louis, Bondi Partners senior advisor Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Mark Purcell, Australian Industry & Defence Network chief executive officer Brent Clark and Investment NSW Trade and Investment group managing director Kylie Bell.

The panel of experts discussed challenges facing the industry, the impact and cost cuts made from the Defence Strategic Review, and the future of defence industry policy.

Stay tuned for further news coverage of the event from our news team or watch the live streamed event on Sky News and the ABC.

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.