The May 2009 Budget proves to be the most challenging in two decades as the Federal Government juggles the conflicting aims of economic stimulus and preventing the deficit blowing out of control. Last May, the big problems for Wayne Swan and the Australian economy were a shortage of labour and growing inflation. This time, it’s rising unemployment and a global recession. Already Canberra has floated several balloons to test the weather for cuts to “middle class” social welfare, while also contemplating what further fiscal stimulus it might be able to apply.

For individuals, business and the nation, the 2009-10 Federal Budget could be a dangerous document. Michael Pascoe will provide the analysis on what matters most

So, join me at the Asia Business Connection and the Western Sydney Business Connection to hear Michael Pascoe's analysis:

on Wednesday, 13 May 2009
at the Crowne Plaza, 30 Phillip Street, Parramatta
from 12.00 pm onwards for drinks/networking
12.30 pm for lunch
2.30 pm close

Parking at the Crowne Plaza is $25 or via Harris Farm next door or metered street parking.

Price is $88 inc GST for members, and $120 inc GST for non-members.

RSVP is Wednesday, 6 May 2009.

For further details, please go to: http://www.wsbc.org.au/event_registration.asp