A bold contemporary statement for an economic and social reform agenda, this book draws on contributions from a wide range of Australia's leading thinkers across academia, politics, public service, business, unions, and community groups. Seeking to bridge the gap between political dialogue and real needs, it addresses topics such as unemployment and welfare reform, education and innovation, population policy and family, and aging and retirement. It concludes that, after a generation of market-based economic reform that has fostered a strong economy, there is a new approach emerging seeking to maintain the momentum of economic performance, but placing more emphasis on the human dimension.