ESOC 2023

Bold Ideas for a Defining Decade

The Melbourne Institute and The Australian were proud to present the 2023 Economic and Social Outlook Conference on Thursday 2 November at Crown Melbourne. The theme at the 2023 conference was ‘Bold Ideas for a Defining Decade’ and featured discussions that explored the key issues impacting Australia now and in the near future.

Keynote presenters included:

  • The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia
  • The Hon. Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer
  • Mr Adam Bandt, Federal Member for Melbourne
  • Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
  • Gina Cass-Gottlieb, Chair, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
  • Dr Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac
  • Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC KC FASSA FAIIA, Distinguished Honorary Professor, Australian National University
  • Michelle Gunn, Editor, The Australian

View 2023 program