ARTICLE · 04 MARCH 2020

Global economy impacts Western Sydney businesses

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Over 300 business professionals attended two Coleman Greig Economic Forums in Western Sydney this week.

Hosted in conjunction with the National Australia Bank (NAB) guests heard from Tapas Strickland, Director of Economics at NAB, who spoke about the current impact that the Coronavirus is having on the Australian economy and what can be expected as we move through 2020. He also shared some invaluable insights on the labour market, rate cuts and the housing market.

Sam Sangster, CEO of the Western City & Aerotropolis Authority spoke about Smart Cities, the Western Parkland City and the opportunities that the Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport will bring to the region including jobs, educational facilities and a better quality of life by reducing the amount of time people travel to work.

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