The Economic Society of Australia (Victoria) invites all our members and friends to our upcoming 2015/16 Victorian Budget Review. We have the pleasure of welcoming Deputy Secretary (Economic) of the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance, Michael Brennan, who will provide his reflections on this year's budget whilst also giving his view on the state of the Victorian economy. You will then have the opportunity to have your questions answered by Michael in an extensive Q&A session after his speech. We hope to see you all there for what is one of the most important and exciting events on the ESA calendar. Please register: http://esavicbudget15.eventbrite.com.au The speaker: Michael Brennan is currently the Deputy Secretary (Economic) of the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance. His previous roles include senior advisory positions in Commonwealth and Victorian Government ministerial offices. Michael has also been Associate Director of the Economics and Policy practice of PwC. He brings considerable experience and knowledge of economic policy to DTF, as well as a highly sophisticated understanding of Federal and State Governments. Michael has a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University.