In Conversation with The Hon. Peter Costello AC
How much interest rate pain can Australia take?
The need for high interest rates is dividing banks, commentators and the nation as the Australian economy teeters on a knife edge between growth and recession.
Finding the right balance is never easy, and increasing global tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate change are adding to the difficulty of maintaining social cohesion and prosperity.
In this special hybrid event, one of Australia’s most experienced government insiders and business leaders gave his unique insights into the way forward for Australia. The Hon. Peter Costello AC is Australia’s longest-serving federal treasurer (1996–2007) who now chairs major Australian media company Nine Entertainment and the Australian Government’s Future Fund investment arm. His knowledge of business and the national economy is unmatched.
The Institute for the Future of Business Executive Director, Professor Phillip Dolan hosted the conversation with Mr. Costello about the implications of high interest rates for Australia and the longer-term outlook at a time of momentous challenges and change.If you missed the discussion or are interested in watching it again, you can view the recording here.
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The Hon. Peter Costello AC
One of Australia’s most experienced government insiders and business leaders
From 1990 – 2009 Peter Costello served as a Member of the Australian House of Representatives and was Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia from March 1996 to December 2007.
This is the longest term of any Treasurer in Australian history.
petercostello.com.au
