2026 Local Government Economic Update

In this webinar series, QTC’s team of Economists will discuss recent developments in, and the outlook for the global and national economies.

These webinars are an ideal opportunity for current or newly elected members & appointed staff to get insights on trends in the economy that could shape the operating backdrop for local governments over the next few years.

Topics covered:

  • Recent developments in the global and national economies
  • The outlook for global and national economies
  • Trends in the economy that could shape the operating backdrop for Local Governments over the next few years

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed to provide Local Government professionals, elected members, mayors, and council staff insights into the trends in the economy that could shape the operating backdrop councils over the next few years.

The QTC Education Program is only available to Queensland Public Sector Employees (this includes employees of the Queensland Government, Queensland government departments, local governments, statutory corporations, and other entities to the extent they have an association or are related to the State of Queensland) and QTC employees. By registering for a workshop or webinar, you acknowledge that you are a Queensland Public Sector Employee. QTC/UQ reserves the right to unenroll any person that is not a Queensland Public Sector Employee or QTC employee from any workshop or webinar in the Education Program.

Learning outcomes

Understand current economic trends in the global and national economies and how this could shape the operating backdrop for Local Government.

Webinar facilitator

Michael Anthonisz

QTC Chief Economist

Michael Anthonisz is QTC’s Chief Economist and has 20 years’ experience advising senior leaders at both the federal and state levels. Michael is responsible for QTC’s economic and financial market research and has led these efforts since 2010. His team provides economic and market insights for key stakeholders including QTC’s Board, executive team, and clients.

Webinar facilitator

Keaton Jenner, QTC Principal Economist

Keaton Jenner

QTC Principal Economist

Keaton is QTC’s Principal Economist. He leads the development of QTC’s economic and financial market models and contributes to the team’s economic and market research and engagement with market participants, clients, and internal stakeholders. Keaton has over 10 years’ experience across the public and private sectors, with expertise in monetary policy, macroeconomic forecasting and financial market analysis, as well as previous experience in housing policy and urban economics research. Prior to joining QTC in late 2025, Keaton worked at Aware Super, the NSW Productivity Commission, and the RBA.

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