Monday, 16 December 2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | By Webinar

As a legal practitioner, staying on top of the latest economic trends and market conditions is crucial to providing your clients with the best advice and services. Join us for our upcoming Economic Outlook webinar with special guest - Pat Bustamante (Senior Economist, Westpac Group), where you will be provided with valuable insights and analysis of the current economic landscape and what lies ahead. 

The Australian economy is at the crossroads. On the back of the highest rates of inflation we have seen in more than 30 years, central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), raised rates at an unprecedented pace. In other comparable economies, such as the US, UK, Canada, the Eurozone, central banks have now ‘pivoted’ and are well into their easing cycle. Find out why the RBA is the last standing ‘hawk’ and where we see the economy and labour market going over the next 18 months. 

About the Speaker:

Pat Bustamante - Senior Economist, Westpac Group

Pat joined the Westpac Group as a Senior Economist in August 2022. He works across several businesses, including Westpac Business Bank, St. George Bank, BankSA , Bank of Melbourne and BT. Prior to this, Pat was an economic adviser to the Federal Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg, during the COVID-19 outbreak. This involved advising on the economy and appropriate macroeconomic policy settings, with a focus on taxation policy.

Registration fee: 
This webinar session is complimentary and available exclusively to members.