Angela Jackson will keynote speaker at this year’s Tasmanian Economic Forum on Friday 21 August 2026. Angela is the Commissioner for Social Policy at the Productivity Commission and is widely recognised for her work at the intersection of economic policy and social equity. Her insights will be highly relevant to organisations working toward social justice in Tasmania.
The theme of this year’s full-day forum is State Debt: Blessing or Curse? The program includes presentations from Cedric Hodges (Partner, Deloitte Access Economics) on intergenerational equity and Mark Bowles (Dean and Head of School, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, UTAS) on Cost Benefit Analysis.
For organisations focussed on housing, inequality, community wellbeing and systemic reform, the forum offers:
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Clear, evidence‑based insights into the economic forces shaping lives in Tasmania;
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Policy‑relevant analysis that can strengthen advocacy and submissions;
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Networking with government, business, and sector leaders who influence funding and reform;
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A forum to elevate social justice perspectives within broader economic conversations; and
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Opportunities for collaboration across sectors on shared challenges.
To find out more, view the full program and register for the forum, please visit the website: 2026 Tasmanian Economic Forum: State Debt — Blessing or Curse?