ACOSS Post Budget Event 2026

Date: 19th May 2026
Location: Dockside, Balcony and Terrace Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, 2 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Room: Darling & Quay Room 1

About the event:

The ACOSS Post Budget Event is the key annual event for civil society and the community services sector, providing a space for attendees to receive briefings on key budget measures and their likely impacts on people experiencing poverty and inequality. The event facilitates the opportunity for the community sector to engage in conversation following the release of the Federal Budget.

The event will include an exciting keynote, a comprehensive ACOSS analysis, and a panel discussion where speakers will share their expertise and perspectives on the Budget and economy.

Attendees have the chance to participate in meaningful dialogue with speakers and fellow attendees in the wake of the Budget’s release.

The ACOSS Post Budget Event serves as a crucial platform for examining the pivotal question: Does the 2026 Federal Budget effectively address Australia’s pressing social and economic challenges?

Agenda:

• Arrival tea, coffee and registration: 9:00AM – 10:00AM
• Meeting: 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Special thanks to our partner HESTA and Centre for Western Sydney