These photos and highlights capture key moments from the WSANDN Australia Launch Event held at our Sydney Headquarters. The gathering brought together leaders, partners, and community representatives, reflecting a shared commitment to peace, sustainable economic growth, and meaningful community reinvestment across Australia.
A Milestone for the Nation
The WSANDN Australia Launch Event marked a significant milestone in the organisation's journey to establish a people-first economic framework across Australia. Held at the WSANDN Sydney Headquarters, the event brought together leaders from government, business, community organisations, and academia.
The launch signalled the formal activation of WSANDN's national operations, with state-level engagement across all eight Australian jurisdictions planned as part of the rollout.
Key Themes of the Event
Discussions at the launch centred on three core themes:
• Economic Growth Capital Resource (EGCR): The presentation of EGCR as a new model for long-term capital mobilisation in Australia, addressing productivity stagnation and infrastructure funding gaps.
• Poverty Reduction Index (PRI): Introduction of the PRI as a supplementary metric to GDP for measuring true economic progress.
• Partnership Network: The formal invitation to government agencies, not-for-profits, and private organisations to join the WSANDN Partnership Network.
State and Territory Engagement
Representatives from multiple Australian states and territories attended the event, with discussions on how WSANDN's Subnational Wealth Fund model can be tailored to local economic priorities.
Each jurisdiction has unique opportunities and challenges, and WSANDN's state-specific platform approach ensures that resources and strategies are aligned with local needs.
Looking Ahead
Following the successful launch, WSANDN is now proceeding with Phase Two government partnerships, the establishment of Sector Development Funds across key industries, and the rollout of the Universal Basic Income program from February 2026.
The launch event represented not just a beginning, but a decisive step toward a new economic architecture for Australia — one built around people, productivity, and peace.