The 2024 National Bush Summit, a key event that brings together influential decision makers and community leaders to discuss issues and opportunities facing regional Australia, has garnered support from several major Australian companies. These include NBN, CommBank, Woolworths, and Qantas. The summit, now in its sixth year, is set to kick off on Friday, August 23, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivering the keynote address at the opening event in Townsville, QLD.

Hancock Prospecting returns for a second year as the National Presenting Partner. Other events associated with the summit will be held in various locations across the country, including Bendigo (VIC), Launceston (TAS), McLaren Vale (SA), Orange (NSW), and Port Hedland (WA).

The Queensland event is supported by Ampol and Suncorp, while the South Australian Government is backing the event in South Australia. Clubs NSW is on-board for the New South Wales event. RAM Trucks is 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.

The summit is a significant platform for discussing the challenges and prospects of regional Australia. It attracts a diverse range of speakers, including 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 Minns, and Western Australia Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.

"The National Bush Summit is one of the most important events of the year for us at News as we advocate for those who live outside our capital cities. We appreciate the support of our corporate partners who share our vision to build a better Australia for all Australians," said John Lehmann, State & Communities Commercial Director.