Do your eyes glaze over with any discussion of economics, Federal Budgets, debt and deficit,et al?
Absolutely, I hear you bellow.
We’ve heard enough, can’t fathom the minutiae, the bigger picture or the impact on the diminishing take-home-pay we try to spread over our own debt and deficit.
My new idea is to hand the whole budget shebang over to the girls.
Yes the ‘Women in Economics’ girls who have what seems to be a more considered, empathetic and practical approa
ch with a refreshing perspective at this post Budget time instead of the posturing and haranguing we usually get.
Danielle Wood (Grattan Institute), Lynne Pezzullo (Deloitte) and Dr Janine Dixon (Victoria University) presented a panel discussion that was cool, calm, and considered.
Each with a formidable CV, their expertise was across the board of economics disciplines and could be a smart alternative to those who believe they know best.
The best part about this annual post-Budget forum was the audience of predominately female PS staffers enjoying a ladies’ lunch, intelligent commentary and solutions – a distinct contrast to the usual après Budget speeches where indigestion is value added whether you like it or not.
