Crossroads: Australia’s Economic Future After the Oil Shock
Crossroads: Australia’s Economic Future After the Oil Shock
Short‑Term Pressures, Long‑Term Pathways, and the Policy Choices That Matter
Australia stands at a critical juncture as the current oil shock reshapes expectations for growth, inflation, and labour market performance. This webinar explores how energy‑driven cost pressures are affecting households and businesses, and how these forces interact with monetary and fiscal policy settings. The discussion will highlight the competing objectives facing policymakers—supporting living standards, maintaining price stability, and safeguarding long‑term economic capacity. We then turn to the future: what are plausible short‑term scenarios and what structural reforms could strengthen Australia’s resilience to future global shocks? Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions that will define Australia’s economic trajectory.
