Outlook Conference 2023

Bold Ideas for a Defining Decade.

Join Australia's most influential policy experts and thought leaders at the national forum that has been shaping economic and social policy for the last 20 years.

Please see our website for announced speakers and the Program.

The Melbourne Institute and The Australian are proud to present the 2023 Economic and Social Outlook Conference. The Conference is the only national forum of its kind that provides leading politicians, bureaucrats, academics, and policy and industry analysts with a platform to tackle the critical issues facing Australia today. The theme at this year’s conference is ‘Bold Ideas for a Defining Decade’ and will feature discussions that explore how policy and economic innovation can help achieve this vision for the nation.

At the conference's conclusion, all guests are invited to a cocktail reception at the venue.

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The Melbourne Institute is Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research institute that is a part of the Faculty of Business and Economics at The University of Melbourne. We undertake high-quality, independent and impartial economic research and build data and analytical capacity for undertaking this research to enhance understanding of issues affecting Australia today.

The Australian is Australia’s national news brand. In a world of sound bites and spin, we keep Australians fully and accurately informed about the issues that matter. For over half a century, we have been the nation’s most trusted source of news, insight, analysis and opinion. We tell the stories that need telling, hold those in power to account, provoke national debate and spare no effort in pursuing the truth according to the very highest standards of journalistic rigour.

Cancellations after 29 October will not be refunded but can be transferred.

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