BDO Economic & Political Update 2016 - Brisbane

On Tuesday 6 September 2016, BDO in Brisbane held the Economic and Political Update Breakfast at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. NAB Senior Economist, David de Garis delivered his forecast on the global economy and provided insights into how Australia is tracking across the various economic indicators. The Honourable Curtis Pitt (MP), presented Queensland’s economic outlook and the State Government’s key priorities for the financial year. Following the presentation, Senior Political Reporter for the ABC, Chris O’Brien, moderated a discussion between expert panellists as well as both guest speakers on the economic and political outlook. The panel of experts were: - Charles Burke, CEO - Agforce - Daniel Gschwind, CEO – Queensland Tourism Industry Council - Stephen Harrison, President – Urban Development Institute of Australia (QLD) - Nick Behrens, Director Advocacy & Workplace Relations – Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland