- This event has passed.
ACOSS Post Budget Event
15 May 2023
Monday 15 May 2023
Location: Aerial UTS Function Centre, Building 10, Level 7/235 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007
The ACOSS Post Budget Event is the key annual event for civil society and the community services sector, providing a space for attendees to receive briefings on key budget measures and their likely impacts on people experiencing poverty and inequality.
The event will provide the opportunity for the Treasurer to address the community sector directly and for the community sector to engage in conversation following the release of the Federal Budget. The event will also include an in-depth Budget analysis from ACOSS, an engaging discussion with a panel of experts, and ample opportunity for networking.
Speakers – with more to be announced in the coming weeks:
- MC: Hang Vo, ACOSS President
- The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer
- Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children
- Leanne Ho, CEO, Economic Justice Australia (EJA)
- Dr Elizabeth Deveny, CEO, Consumers Health Forum of Australia
- Chris Richardson, Economist
- Sam Thomas, Lived experience expert
- Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO, ACOSS
Program:
9AM – Registrations open
Event commences
10AM – Welcome to Country
10:05AM – Introduction to event
10:15AM – ACOSS Budget Analysis
10:30AM – Panel discussion
Short intermission
11:30AM – Treasurer’s address and Q&A
Special thanks to partners HESTA and UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion.