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Economic and Political Overview

The Economic and Political Overview (EPO) previews the Australian economy and politics - at state and federal levels - for the year ahead. This dovetails with the EPO research report publication providing senior executives with insights and information on the operating environment for the next 12 months.

Each year, CEDA through its EPO, looks critically at the key issues impacting on the performance of National and State economies. Through the EPO events, CEDA brings together economic and political commentators and experts to provide their considered view of the environment in which they will be operating over the current calendar year. 

Sessions comprise commentaries and discussion panels with leading political and economic analysts and distinguished journalists. Discussion centres on major issues impacting on the public and private sectors, as well as a forecast of the economic and political climate in the short to medium term.

Click here for information about the 2010 Economic and Political Overview publication.

EVENT LOCATIONS

Hobart, 17 February 2010, 9.45pm to 2.00pm
Speakers:
The Hon David Bartlett MP, Premier of Tasmania
Garry Bailey, Editor, The Mercury
Ric Deverell, Head of Regional and Industry Analysis, Reserve Bank of Australia
Ian Ferres, Consultant, TressCox Lawyers
Ben Westmore, Economist - Australia & Commodities, National Australia Bank

Sydney, 18 February 2010, 8.30am to 2.00pm
Speakers:
The Hon Kristina Keneally MP, Premier of New South Wales, Minister for Redfern Waterloo
Henry Ergas, Senior Economic Advisor, Deloitte
Philip Lowe, Assistant Governor (Economic), Reserve Bank of Australia
Rob Henderson, Chief Economist, nabCapital
Lenore Taylor, National Correspondent, The Australian

Melbourne, 26 February 2010, 8.30am to 2.30pm
Speakers:
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Assistant Treasurer, Parliament of Australia
Dr Peter Jonson, Emeritus Chairman, Advisory Board, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
Alan Oster, Chief Economist, National Australia Bank
Professor Brian Galligan, Director, Centre for Public Policy,The University of Melbourne
Michele Levine, Chief Executive Officer, Roy Morgan
Terry McCrann, Financial Columnist & Associate Editor, Business, The Herald-Sun

Brisbane, 26 February 2010, 9.00am to 2.00pm
Speakers:
Hon Andrew Fraser MP, Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development
Chris Caton, Chief Economist, BT Financial Group
Professor Tim Brailsford, Frank Finn Professor of Finance and Dean of UQ Business School, The University of Queensland
Brian Richards, Partner, Tax Consulting BDO
Peter van Onselen, Contributing Editor, The Australian
Dennis Atkins, National Affairs Editor, The Courier Mail
Chris O'Brien, Political Reporter, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mark Ludlow, Brisbane Bureau Chief & Queensland Political Correspondent, The Australian Financial Review.

Darwin, 26 February 2010, 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Speakers:
Warren Hogan, Chief Economist, ANZ
Hon Paul Henderson MLA, Chief Minister, Northern Territory
Bruce Hawker, Managing Director, Hawker Britton

Adelaide, 2 March 2010, 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Speakers:
Alan Oster, Group Chief Economist, National Australia Bank
Stephen Halliday, Director Hawker Britton

Perth, 4 March 2010, 9.30am to 2.00pm
Speakers:
Michael Porter, Research Director, CEDA 
Madeleine Bertelli, Vice President, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Paul Murray, Senior Journalist, The West Australian
Hon Colin Barnett MLA, Premier of Western Australia; Minister for State Development

If you are interested in participating in this series please contact your local CEDA office to discuss sponsorship opportunities.