It's the 2025 Federal Budget! Join us for breakfast in the Strangers' Room, NSW Parliament House, to hear a comprehensive unpacking of the Government's assumptions and big decisions on Budget Day.
This premier event will feature a distinguished panel of industry experts, providing in-depth analysis of the Budget’s economic implications, business impact, and emerging opportunities. Gain critical insights to help your business navigate upcoming changes and position itself for success in the year ahead.
Stay informed, stay prepared, and gain the knowledge needed to make strategic business decisions in an evolving economic landscape - secure your place now!
Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist ANZ & Global Commodities, HSBC will provide a headline keynote followed by a panel discussion. Bloxham earned the title of top Australian economic forecaster for 2024 from the AFR, accurately predicting previous years' RBA interest rates, and correctly predicting those of 2025 too. His forecasts on inflation and unemployment were also spot-on, citing the impact of weak productivity. With his experience at the RBA and a passion for economics, Bloxham thrives on connecting with businesses and individuals to share his insights. Read more
Tickets
Individual Ticket
Member: $110
Non Member: $132
Table of 10
Member: $1,100
Non Member: $1,320
Paul Bloxham
Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities - HSBC Bank Australia Limited
Paul Bloxham
Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities
Paul Bloxham is chief spokesperson for HSBC on forecasts and trends for Australian and New Zealand economies and their interaction with global financial markets and international economies and a key spokesperson on HSBC’s unique view on global commodity markets. A regular commentator on local and international business television and he also contributes opinion editorials to media. Paul’s team has won a number of forecasting awards, including: Consensus Economics award for best forecaster for the Australian economy in 2021, and Focus Economics awards for best forecaster for New Zealand in 2023 and both Australia and New Zealand in 2017.
Prior to joining HSBC in 2010, Paul spent 12 years as an economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia. Paul holds a Master's degree in public financial policy from the London School of Economics and Bachelor of Commerce in economics with honours from Curtin University. He is an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University.
Nicola Wakefield Evans AM
Guardian, Future Fund; Chair, MetLife
Nicola Wakefield Evans AM
Guardian, Future Fund; Chair, MetLife
The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon
Former Minister for Defence
The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon
Former Minister for Defence
HSBC Bank Australia Limited
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