Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to deliver keynote address at Sky News event as cost-of-living crisis dominates Australian economic agenda
Following his historic re-election that secured Labor a record number of seats, the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, will deliver the keynote address at the fourth annual Australia's Economic Outlook. Presented by Sky News and The Australian, the highly sought-after business luncheon will be held on Friday 4 July 2025 at Crown Sydney.
The Prime Minister will outline his immediate priorities and long-term economic strategies to ensure a thriving future for the nation. He will then join Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell for a wide-ranging discussion to unpack the most topical business and economic issues, including the impact of the Federal Government's cost-of-living relief measures, and how its renewable energy transition plans will fare on business and households, international trade tariffs and more.
Secure your tickets to Australia's Economic Outlook event, to be held on July 4 at Crown Sydney, here.
On Friday 4 July at 12.30pm AEST, Sky News and The Australian present the fourth annual Australia's Economic Outlook business luncheon featuring special guest The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia. Keynote speech by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Following the Labor Government's recent re-election and entering his second term as Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese will deliver a keynote address sharing his government's plan for Australia's future prosperity.
This is the third time that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese takes to the stage at Sky News Australia's flagship annual economic outlook event.
Anthony Albanese was sworn in as Australia's 31st Prime Minister on 23 May 2022.
He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House of Representatives.
As Infrastructure Minister and Communications Minister, he delivered nation-building projects, connecting the country through thousands of kilometres of roads and rail, and rolling out the high-speed fibre National Broadband Network.
Anthony was first elected to the Australian Parliament as the member for the Sydney seat of Grayndler in 1996.
In 2019, he was unanimously elected as the Leader of the Australian Labor Party.
He will then join Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell for a wide-ranging discussion on the country's economic prospects and legislative agenda.
The event will include some of the biggest names in business as they discuss current and future economic trends and the challenges and pathways to maintain and grow our nation's fiscal health.
Secure your tickets to Australia's Economic Outlook event, to be held on July 4 at Crown Sydney, here. Meet your hosts
Australia's Economic Outlook will feature a line-up of political and business experts, including Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell, Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood, Associate editor of The Australian Eric Johnson, and host of Sky News' AM Agenda Laura Jayes. More information about Australia's Economic Outlook 2025
Following his historic re-election that secured Labor a record number of seats, the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, will deliver the keynote address at the fourth annual Australia's Economic Outlook. Presented by Sky News and The Australian, the highly sought-after business luncheon will be held on Friday 4 July 2025 at Crown Sydney.
The Prime Minister will outline his immediate priorities and long-term economic strategies to ensure a thriving future for the nation. He will then join Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell for a wide-ranging discussion to unpack the most topical business and economic issues, including the impact of the Federal Government's cost-of-living relief measures, and how its renewable energy transition plans will fare on business and households, international trade tariffs and more.
Paul Whittaker, Chief Executive Officer of Sky News Australia said: 'Following the Albanese Government's resounding second term win, we are honoured to welcome back Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the Australia's Economic Outlook event.
'Much was promised during the election campaign, from tax cuts for all Australians, to an $8.5 billion boost to Medicare, and a doubling down on the transition to renewable energy. While the recent RBA announcement of the year's second interest rate cut, reducing the official cash rate to its lowest level in two years, is welcome relief for homeowners amid easing inflation, Australia's economic growth continues to be sluggish, as the national debt soars to record levels. The crucial Australia's Economic Outlook will bring together business and political decision-makers to discuss these challenges and determine whether the outlook points to decades of deficits, or if the government's economic vision will lead to greater prosperity.'
Secure your tickets to Australia's Economic Outlook event, to be held on July 4 at Crown Sydney, here.
Michelle Gunn, Editor-in-Chief of The Australian added: 'With the Prime Minister outlining his government's agenda following a historic election win, this year's event promises to be one of the most compelling yet.
'The Australian is proud to partner with Sky News to provide an unmissable platform for meaningful debate at a pivotal moment for the country's economy.'
The event will be hosted by leading political journalist and Sky News' AM Agenda anchor Laura Jayes, and feature business and political panels steered by The Australian's Associate Editor Eric Johnston and Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood.
Further details regarding the line-up of speakers, including business experts and political leaders, joining the discussion panels will be announced in the coming weeks. With thanks to our sponsors
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