2020 Economic and Political Overview in Brisbane

At a time when leaders from across sectors and across the country are all asking similar questions – about investment; the state, national and global economy; social cohesion; and big issues on the horizon – CEDA is pleased to bring you together for the 2020 EPO forum. 

This year, we know from CEDA’s own research, that workforce, technology, population, social services and the environment are of increasing concern. 

For EPO we convene speakers – industry leaders, board chairs, journalists, economists and data analysts – who will share with you the facts, figures and their ideas. 

Michael identifies trends in the Australian economy and leads research, economic analysis and forecasting at Australia’s largest bank. He has worked as Senior Economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia and long contributed to CEDA’s annual EPO report.

Businesses and governments increasingly look to the annual Edelman Trust Barometer to inform their forward strategy. Kate will provide early insights into the 2020 Barometer to CEDA and the findings of major national and international research into business and market mood. She has worked across Australia, the United States, and Asia-Pacific providing strategic counsel to some of the world’s largest and most-trusted brands and has served as deputy global lead of Edelman's Executive Positioning team.

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.

Since leaving a role in the executive team at Westpac in 2008 Diane has become one of Australia’s most prominent business leaders. She recently served as one of three panellists reviewing the capability of APRA, the banking industry regulator following the findings of the Hayne Royal Commission, was as one of only ten women to chair an ASX200 company while at Broadspectrum, was previously Deputy-Chairperson of NBN Co and the past President of Chief Executive Women. In June 2019 she was awarded an Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to business, women’s engagement in executive roles, gender equality and the community.