Federal Budget Recap
The School of Economics and Public Policy (SEPP) recently hosted a ‘Budget Breakfast’, where our academic experts shared insights into the 2024 Australian Federal Budget. The panel discussed key budget priorities, including the economic outlook, decarbonisation and alternative fuels, and the gender economic gap. Following their presentations, the experts engaged in a Q&A session, answering questions from the audience.
The audience included: Productivity Commission, Department for Trade and Investment, TAFE SA, City of Adelaide, Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Australian Taxation Office, ACCC, Australian Energy Regulator, Deloitte, National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), and more.
Speakers and topics:
- Professor Fiona Yap, Head of School of Economics and Public Policy: Introduction
- Dr Qazi Haque: Economic Conditions and Outlook
- Associate Professor Jim Hancock, The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies (SACES): Tax Policy, Decarbonisation, and Industry Policy
- Anthony Kosturjak, The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies (SACES): Cost of Living
- Dr Alexandra Peralta: Women's Budget Statement
- Dr Genevieve Knight and Associate Professor Virginie Masson: Higher Education, Training and Skills, and Schools
