Reserve Bank of Australia Economic Briefing and Regional Business Panel - September 2026
What's happening
Running a business means making decisions that affect your bottom line, from adjusting prices and managing staffing to deciding whether to hold steady, adapt or plan ahead. Those decisions are easier when you understand what is happening in the broader economy.
Representatives from the Reserve Bank of Australia will visit Gawler on Monday 14 September to provide an update on national economic conditions and the outlook ahead.
Following the briefing, a panel of local business leaders will bring the conversation back to our region. They will share what they are seeing on the ground, how broader economic conditions are affecting local businesses and how they have adapted.
The event is free and open to businesses, government and community organisations. Places are limited to 40 - register now to secure yours.
What's being covered
The presentation will outline current and expected national conditions. Topics include: - economic outlook - gross domestic product - inflation - service and input costs - hiring conditions - pricing trends - housing Following the economic update, the RBA team will be joined by a panel of local business leaders to compare the national picture with the realities facing businesses across our region. The discussion will explore cost pressures, profitability, workforce conditions, changing customer behaviour and how business owners have adapted. - Cathy Main, CEO of Barossa Co-op - Damian McGee, Owner and Licensee of The Exchange Hotel Gawler - Andrew Morphett, Partner at Anlaby Station - Matthew Ferguson, General Manager - Qukes & Tomatoes, Perfection Fresh The discussion will be facilitated by Chris Cowley, CEO of the Town of Gawler and RDA BGLAP Board Member. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions, providing a valuable chance for regional businesses and organisations to engage directly with the Reserve Bank and local business leaders. All discussions will be confidential, with the Chatham House Rule in effect and no media present.
Presenters
Allison Bluck
Senior Representative, Reserve Bank of Australia
Anne Kroehn
Senior Liaison Economic Analysis, Reserve Bank of Australia
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