HOW TO WATCH: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to speak at Australia's Economic Outlook, hosted by Sky News and The Australian
Presented by Sky News and The Australian, this year's event is set to see the Prime Minister outline the government's immediate and long-term economic strategies.
His address will be followed by a Q&A session hosted by Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell where they will discuss major economic and political issues affecting Australian businesses and households. How to watch Australia's Economic Outlook 2025
Sky News Australia will broadcast the event live on Friday, including the Prime Minister's keynote address.
Viewers can tune in on Sky News Extra from 12.30pm AEST.
The full event will also be streamed live on Skynews.com.au and on the Sky News Australia App. Other speakers and topics
Australian business figures David Tsai, chief executive of Crown Resorts, and Ed Kitchen, managing director of Uber Eats ANZ, will join The Australian Associate Editor Eric Johnston on a panel discussing economic trends impacting the country's business sector.
AustralianSuper chief executive Paul Schroder will also chat to Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood about the challenges of navigating increased geopolitical volatility and the potential impacts for Australian investors.
The highly sought-after business luncheon event, which is now its fourth year, will this year be held at Crown Sydney from midday on Friday.
Watch the event live and in full from 12.30pm AEST on Sky News Extra or download the Sky News Australia App.
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