Upcoming Events

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WA | 

Securing Western Australia’s fair share of the GST

Hear from Treasurer Rita Saffioti as she leads WA’s fight for a fair GST share—exploring what’s at stake for the State’s budget, services, and economic future amid the Productivity Commission’s critical review and national debate.


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Speakers:

The Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism

Michael Barnes PSM Former Under Treasurer

Professor Alan Duncan Director | Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre

Cassandra Winzar Chief Economist

Bill Scanlan WA Government Lead, EY


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 12/9/2025 11:45:00 AM
People Icon Fraser's Kings Park
People Icon Banking | Finance, Economy, Government | Regulation, Tax | Superannuation
People Icon 12/9/2025 11:45:00 AM
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SA | 

Portfolio update | Primary industries and regional development

CEDA is pleased to welcome Minister Clare Scriven for an in-depth briefing on her portfolio and the Government’s priorities for primary industries and regional development.


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Speakers:

The Hon. Clare Scriven MP SA Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development; Minister for Forest Industries

Brad Higgins Regional General Manager SA-NT-NWVIC


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Westpac Adelaide
People Icon Agribusiness, Economy, Government | Regulation, Regional development
People Icon 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM
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NSW | 

Martin Luther King III on Indigenous talent and the link to Australian economic prosperity

CEDA and CareerTrackers present Martin Luther King III, and a panel of Australian business and government leaders, to explore the economic opportunity of Australia's untapped Indigenous talent.


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Speakers:

The Hon. Linda Burney Minister for Indigenous Australians

Ben Wyatt Former WA Treasurer and Board Director

Renee Wootton Tomlin Founder and CEO

Melinda Cilento Chief Executive, CEDA

Adam Davids CEO and Managing Director

Martin Luther King III Civil Rights Leader and Global Humanitarian


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 2/5/2026 11:45:00 AM
People Icon PwC Sydney
People Icon Corporate social responsibility | Social Compact, Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Economy, Indigenous affairs
People Icon 2/5/2026 11:45:00 AM
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WA | 

Full employment | In conversation with RBA's Sarah Hunter

We are delighted to welcome Sarah Hunter, Chief Economist and Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia, to CEDA's WA stage. She will explore the topic of full employment, a key pillar of the RBA’s mandate and a central focus of its economic agenda.


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Speakers:

Sarah Hunter Chief Economist and Assistant Governor (Economic),


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 2/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Engineers Australia WA
People Icon Economy, Workforce | Skills
People Icon 2/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
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QLD | 

Qld Navigating 2026: economic predictions, policy directions and geopolitical impacts

Gain clarity on the year ahead with CEDA’s annual Navigating series—your guide to the economic, political and geopolitical forces shaping Australia’s business landscape.


29

Speakers:

Liam Dillon Economist

Trudy McGowan OAM State Director Queensland


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 2/16/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Venue To Be Confirmed, Brisbane
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 2/16/2026 12:00:00 PM
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ACT | 

ACT Navigating 2026: economic predictions, policy directions and geopolitical impacts

Gain clarity on the year ahead with CEDA’s annual Navigating series—your guide to the economic, political and geopolitical forces shaping Australia’s business landscape.


29

Speakers:

Tim Kane Senior Economist

Dr Pradeep Philip Lead Partner | Deloitte Access Economics


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 2/17/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Deloitte Canberra
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 2/17/2026 12:00:00 PM
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SA | 

SA Navigating 2026: economic predictions, policy directions and geopolitical impacts

Gain clarity on the year ahead with CEDA’s annual Navigating series—your guide to the economic, political and geopolitical forces shaping Australia’s business landscape.


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Speakers:

Dr Jessica Genauer Senior Lecturer International Relations, Teaching Program Director: Politics, Policy

Cassandra Winzar Chief Economist

Anders Magnusson Chief Economist


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 2/18/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon BDO Place
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 2/18/2026 12:00:00 PM
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WA | 

WA Navigating 2026: economic predictions, policy directions and geopolitical impacts

Gain clarity on the year ahead with CEDA’s annual Navigating series—your guide to the economic, political and geopolitical forces shaping Australia’s business landscape.


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Speakers:

Assoc. Professor Paul Maginn Director UWA Public Policy Institute

Professor Gordon Flake Chief Executive Officer of the Perth USAsia Centre

Danika Adams Senior Economist, CEDA

Paula Gadsby Senior Economist and Director


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 2/19/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon EY Perth
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 2/19/2026 12:00:00 PM
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NSW | 

ACCC annual enforcement and compliance policy update 2026

We are delighted to welcome ACCC Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb back to the CEDA stage to deliver her annual address on issues including the evolving regulatory focus, emerging enforcement priorities, fair trading and consumer safety.


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Speakers:

Gina Cass-Gottlieb Chairman, ACCC


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 2/19/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon The Fullerton Hotel
People Icon Government | Regulation
People Icon 2/19/2026 12:00:00 PM
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VIC | 

Vic Navigating 2026: economic predictions, policy directions and geopolitical impacts

Gain clarity on the year ahead with CEDA’s annual Navigating series—your guide to the economic, political and geopolitical forces shaping Australia’s business landscape.


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Speakers:

Liam Dillon Economist

Paul Stephens Director Victoria State Office

Michele Levine Chief Executive Officer


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 2/25/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Venue to be confirmed, Melbourne
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 2/25/2026 12:00:00 PM