2020 Economic and Political Overview in Perth

Feb 25

CEDA’s 2020 Economic and Political Overview (EPO) presents leading national commentators, expert analysis and the latest forecasts to inform the year ahead.

Event overview

Leaders from across sectors, communities and the country are asking questions to better understand how 2020 will play out and the environment in which they will operate.

This flagship event answers the burning questions - how will the national economy perform? How will policy priorities and politics impact performance? How will the growing demand for good public policy and better economic outcomes be met? How will Western Australia navigate and prosper from international trade relationships?

CEDA’s annual EPO report and forums across the country provide senior executives with new data and insights into the big issues that will shape the coming year and assist you with navigating the opportunities and challenges in 2020.

All attendees will receive a copy of CEDA's 2020 Economic and Political Overview report.

Event presentations

ACIL Allen Consulting Executive Director, John Nicolaou MP3 | PDF

Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA MP3

Shadow Treasurer, Dean Nalder MLA MP3 | PDF

First moderated discussion - The Economic & Political Outlook for the State MP3

Second moderated discussion - Western Australia’s role on the global stage MP3

Third moderated discussion - In the media: WA’s social voice MP3

Delegate handout PDF

Meet the speakers

The Hon. Dean Nalder MLA
Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Finance; Energy

Dean is the current Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Finance; Energy. In the previous Parliament, he served as Minister for Transport, Finance and Agriculture. Dean is proud to have represented the local community since his election to State Parliament in 2013 as the Member for Alfred Cove, and as the current Member for Bateman following the 2017 electoral boundary re-distribution.

John Nicolaou
Executive Director, WA and NT, ACIL Allen Consulting

John Nicolaou is the Executive Director of ACIL Allen Consulting, which is Australia’s largest independent economics and strategy advisory firm. John is respected across business and government, with more than 20 years of experience as an economist, policy leader and senior executive working at the Commonwealth and WA Treasuries and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA.

Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Government of Western Australia

Amber-Jade Sanderson is the State Member for Morley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier. Amber-Jade Sanderson was first elected to WA Parliament in 2013 as Member of the Legislative Council for the East Metropolitan Region. She successfully contested the Legislative Assembly seat of Morley in 2017.

Meet the panel

The Hon Kim Beazley AC
Governor of Western Australia

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC was installed as Governor on the 1st May 2018 as the 33rd Governor of Western Australia. He served for nearly three decades in the Australian Federal Parliament and for a period of six years as Ambassador to the United States of America. Prior to becoming Governor, Mr Beazley had a distinguished record of service to the public, leadership and representation of Australia. In 2009, Mr Beazley was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia for service to the Parliament of Australia through contributions to the development of government policies in relation to defence and international relations, as an advocate for Indigenous people and for service to the community.

Madam Dong Zhihua
Consul General, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China

Madam Dong Zhihua is the Consul General for the Consulate General of the People's Republic of Chin. She holds a Bachlor’s degree on English Literature from Beijing Foreign Studies University and a Master’s degree of Public and International Law from University of Melbourne.

David Gainer
Consul General, Consulate General of the United States

David J. Gainer arrived in Perth as U.S. Consul General in August, 2019. He has focused on Australia twice in his career already - first as the Visas Chief at the U.S. Consulate in Melbourne, and more recently as the Deputy Director of the State Department’s Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island Affairs.

Kirsty Packer
Head of Investment (WA), UK Department of International Trade & Head of Office, British Consulate Perth

Supporting West Australian businesses expanding into the United Kingdom. Kirsty provides tailored advice, bespoke research and networking opportunities to companies across multiple sectors and industries, helping to connect businesses with opportunities in the UK. The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to its economy. They are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

Gareth Parker
Presenter, 6PR

Gareth Parker is one of WA's leading journalists, newsbreakers and commentators. He hosts the 6PR Morning Program and writes columns for The Sunday Times. Fearless and fair, Gareth has surveyed the WA political, economic and social scene for more than 15 years.

Sarah-Jane Tasker
Business Editor, Seven West Media

Sarah-Jane Tasker has been appointed Business Editor at The West Australian. Tasker, who started her career at The Sunday Times in Perth more than two decades ago, has spent the past 11 years as a senior business writer at The Australian newspaper.

Gemma Tognini
Managing Director, gtmedia

Gemma Tognini is the Founder and Executive Director of gtmedia – strategic communications, a full-service corporate affairs, PR and reputation management firm. The business was established in 2003 and partners with clients here, nationally and around the globe. Gemma is also an opinion columnist with the West Australian, and the Sydney Daily Telegraph, as well as the host of Sunday Front Page on Sky News Australia.

Meet the facilitators

Kevin Brown
Chief Executive Officer, Perth Airport

Kevin Brown commenced in the role of Chief Executive Officer of Perth Airport in July 2016. He has been involved in operational and commercial roles in both hub and regional airports for more than 15 years in the UK and Australia. Prior to joining Perth Airport, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer of North Queensland Airports, which operate Cairns and Mackay Airports, where he was responsible for implementing a growth strategy for both airports. Kevin also spent nine years with the British Airport Authority (BAA), and was Managing Director at Edinburgh International Airport.

Virginia Christie
Non-Executive Director, KeyStart Homeloans

Virginia worked at the Reserve Bank of Australia for 20 years, and headed the RBA’s WA Office for almost a decade. Prior to that, she worked for the Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra. Today, Virginia is a Non-Executive Director at Keystart Loans, GESB, the CCIWA, is part of the CEDA WA State Advisory Council, and on the Foundation Board of Management at St Mary's Anglican Girls' School.

David Harrison
Chief of Staff, Murdoch University

David is Chief of Staff to the Vice-Chancellor overseeing the University’s strategic external engagement, managing the Office of the Vice-Chancellery, strategic projects, and planning and performance. He provides strategic advice and support to the Vice-Chancellor and the University Executive.

Meet the chair

Jarrod Ball
Chief Economist, CEDA

Jarrod Ball joined CEDA as Chief Economist in 2017 with over 15 years of experience as an economist across the public and private sectors. He has held senior roles at the Business Council of Australia, in EY’s advisory services practice and more recently at BHP. Jarrod also worked in the Federal Government and was a lead adviser on microeconomic reform for the Victorian Departments of Premier and Cabinet and Treasury and Finance. He is a member of CEDA’s Council on Economic Policy and the Melbourne Economic Forum. Jarrod holds a Masters degree in Economics from Monash University and undergraduate degrees in Business (Economics) and Arts from the University of Southern Queensland.

Panel sessions

The Economic & Political Outlook for the State

Tuesday 25 February 11:10am

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Virginia Christie, Non-Executive Director, KeyStart Homeloans
The Hon. Dean Nalder MLA, Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Finance; Energy,
John Nicolaou, Executive Director, WA and NT, ACIL Allen Consulting
Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Government of Western Australia
Additional participants to be confirmed

Western Australia’s role on the global stage

Tuesday 25 February 12:40pm

The Hon Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia,
Kevin Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Perth Airport
Madam Dong Zhihua, Consul General, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China
David Gainer, Consul General, Consulate General of the United States
Kirsty Packer, Head of Investment (WA), UK Department of International Trade & Head of Office, British Consulate Perth
Additional participants to be confirmed

In the media: WA’s social voice

Tuesday 25 February 1:20pm

David Harrison, Chief of Staff, Murdoch University
Gareth Parker, Presenter, 6PR
Sarah-Jane Tasker, Business Editor, Seven West Media
Gemma Tognini, Managing Director, gtmedia
Additional participants to be confirmed

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Event Details

Public event

25/02/2020

Pan Pacific Perth, Grand River Ballroom, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

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Lunch (10.30am to 2.00pm)

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2020 Economic and Political Overview in Perth

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2020 Economic and Political Overview in Perth

2020 Economic and Political Overview in Perth

Event overview

Event presentations

Meet the speakers

Meet the panel

Meet the facilitators

Meet the chair

Panel sessions

Supported by CEDA member

Major sponsor

Further sponsorship available:

Event Details

About CEDA

What people say about CEDA

CEDA in the newsSEE ALL

Twitter stream @ceda_news

Stay connected

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