Economic Outlook – Setting the scene
Our economy affects a lot of what we do as finance professionals.
Our presenter, Rob Hall, Economist with .id (informed decisions) will speak to the following key questions we all face:
- What is the economic outlook for the international, national and local economies?
- What factors affect each of these economies?
- What is the impact of property values on business and personal interest?
- How did residential and commercial property values change this year in Victoria?
- What is the impact of these changes?
- What are the projected interest rates on borrowings and investment rates?
- How does employment impact staff shortages particularly for regions & rural areas?
- What is the impact of the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Victoria?
Speaker
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Rob HallEconomic ConsultantRob is driven by a desire to help shape communities for a better future. Trained as an economist, he has a unique fifteen-year background in economics, demographics, statistics and strategic planning with a focus on understanding how economic forces influences local government areas across Australia.
At .id, Rob leads the economic team to provide Local Government with high-quality analysis and information tools, including specialised consulting services and tailored information products such as economy.id.
By working at the intersection of place and economic analysis, Rob offers insights that help local government develop strategies with confidence and make informed investment decisions.