Besa Deda – St.George Bank

Simply the Besa
St. George Bank’s Chief Economist Besa Deda will close out our morning and its focus on the economic underpinnings of our industry. Besa will give you her take on the global market outlook and how Australia is positioned. This will come with a side of macroecomonic context in the form of looking at jobs, inflation, and productivity. She will also share her thoughts on the likely moves by APRA and the RBA over the next 12 months.
1:45-2:30pm
Session Four

Stephanie Barker – Greater Sydney Commission

City Density: The Sydney experience
Major cities are consolidating their growth through increased density and in doing so grappling with the challenges this presents, particularly in established areas. Greater Sydney Commission Executive Director Stephanie Barker will share how they are tackling this challenge to deliver their 40-year vision for the region. You’ll hear firsthand how their “one government” approach is panning out to accommodate their projected population growth.