Policy in the Pub: Housing and the Western Australian Economy

Housing is playing a crucial part in the post-COVID economic recovery for Western Australia, backed by stimulus measures from the state and federal governments.

As part of the ‘Policy in the Pub’ series, join Cath Hart, Executive Director of HIA WA, to discuss the role of housing in economic recovery, the impacts of policy changes and the outlook for the Western Australian housing sector and economy.

Cath Hart, Executive Director of HIA WA

Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (30 min presentation and questions from 6:00pm and drinks/discussion to follow). Cost: $10 (includes canapes) – cash bar available.

Location: Belgian Beer Cafe – Cnr King and Murray Street.

Cath Hart is an experienced business advocate with more than 18 years in advocacy, public policy and journalism. Ms Hart joined the Housing Industry Association in 2018 after working as Director of Advocacy for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia. Previously former-Premier Colin Barnett’s Director of Government Media, Cath began her career as a journalist, working around the country with The Australian newspaper, covering business, federal and state politics and sport.

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