Contents

Introduction: An Historic Economic and Social Crisis 
Australia Needs a Plan for National Economic and Social Reconstruction 
A Jobs-Led Reconstruction 
Designing A Strong, Sustained Reconstruction 
Five Ideas to Get Started 
#1: Early Childhood Education and Care Strategy 
#2: Training for Reconstruction 
#3: Rediscover Australia 
#4: National Reconstruction Investment Plan 
#5: Sustainable Manufacturing Strategy 
A Democratic, Participatory Process 
We Can’t Afford to Not Act 
Conclusion