We can usually identify somewhat in advance which tasks are most vulnerable to being displaced by foreign or domestic competition. But in economies on the forefront of technology, most new jobs are the consequence of innovation, which by its nature is not easily predictable.
The new $ note will continue to recognise two significant Australians: Mary Reibey and the Reverend John Flynn. Mary Reibey was a remarkable woman. She arrived in the colony of New South Wales in 1792 as a 15-year-old convict. Then, through hard work and determination, she rose to become one of the colony’s most successful entrepreneurs.