ACOSS Post Budget Event 2024

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 facilitates the opportunity for the community sector to engage in conversation following the release of the Federal Budget. 

The event will be addressed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, followed by a comprehensive ACOSS analysis, closing with a panel discussion where speakers will share their expertise and perspectives on the Budget and economy. You have the chance to participate in meaningful dialogue with speakers and fellow attendees in the wake of the Budget’s release.

The ACOSS Post Budget Event serves as a crucial platform for examining the pivotal question: Does the 2024 Federal Budget effectively address Australia's pressing social and economic challenges?

Our speakers (more to be announced in the coming weeks):

• MC: Amy Remeikis, Political Reporter, The Guardian
• The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer (virtual live)
• Mary Ann Baquero Geronimo, CEO, Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA)
• Maiy Azize, Chair and Spokesperson, Everybody's Home
• Blake Cansdale, National Director, ANTAR
• Nicki Hutley, Economist
• Cliff Fraser, Lived experience advocate
• Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO, ACOSS

Special thanks to partners HESTA and UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion.

*If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend the event, we have bursaries available. Please get in touch with us by emailing michelle@acoss.org.au

Program: 

Time	ITEM
9AM - 10AM	Registrations open Morning tea available
10AM - 10:20AM	Event commences Welcome to Country by Michael West, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council Address by Joe Agius, General Manager – Business Growth, HESTA Address by Amy Persson, Pro Vice Chancellor, Social Justice and Inclusion at University of Technology Sydney
10:20AM - 10:45AM	Treasurer Jim Chalmers keynote address, and audience Q&A (virtual)
10:45AM - 11:05AM	ACOSS budget analysis by Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO, ACOSS
11:05AM - 11:55AM	Panel discussion: Mary Ann Baquero Geronimo, CEO, Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) Maiy Azize, Chair and Spokesperson, Everybody's Home Blake Cansdale, National Director, ANTAR Nicki Hutley, Economist Cliff Fraser, Lived experience advocate
11:55AM -12PM	Closing remarks