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Two Speed Economy: What Australia Needs To Do To Guarantee It's Future
Peter Beattie
Premier of Queensland 1998 - 2007
Date: Monday 13th December
Time: Drinks and networking 5.30PM, forum and discussion 6 - 8PM
Venue: Eidos Head Office, 166 Ann St
Price: $45.00 for members, $50.00 for non-members
On Monday the 13th December 2010, Eidos Institute will be hosting a special evening FORUM@ANN with the Honourable Peter Beattie, Queensland Premier 1998 - 2007.
The economic gains generated by the resources boom of the past five years - a phenomenon largely associated with mining states of Queensland and Western Australia - has generated significant analysis and debate as wealth is unevenly spread across the states and the nation as a whole confronts higher interest rates and a soaring Australian dollar.
As a large, geographically and geologically diverse country with a broad range of industries, is Australia always likley to experience a certain amount of economic difference by state and region? Is the so-called 'two-speed economy' an overhyped improbability? What does Australia need to do to continue to maintain an integrated national economy? And what happens when demand for iron ore and coal cools?
Please join Eidos Institute in hosting Peter Beattie along with a number of other respected intellectual contributors including:
Courier Mail National Affairs Editor Dennis Atkins
CQUniversity Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) Professor Jennelle Kyd
Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources Director Dr. Alan Broadfoot
for a special 'Twilight themed' evening edition of The Forums. Drinks and networking on the Bleeding Heart Deck at 5.30PM.
This event is proudly sponsored by Gladstone Economic and Industry Development Board and bureau^proberts
About the guest
Peter Beattie Premier of Queensland 1998 - 2007 is one of the most electorally successful politicians in Australia. Mr Beattie has most recently served as Queensland's Trade Comissioner for the Americas and is now working for Universities in both Queensland and the United States.
The architect of the Smart State, with a lifetime of political experience and a passion for Australia and its place in the world, Peter Beattie is a unique and valuable voice amidst the 'two-speed economy' debate.
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