STATE OF THE NATION 2026
Thursday 21st May, 2026
Join us for a forward-looking panel discussion unpacking the forces shaping Australia in 2026. From shifting interest rate cycles and housing supply pressures to population growth, policy changes, and evolving buyer behaviour, our expert speakers will break down the key drivers influencing today’s economy and property market.
Gain sharp, real-world insights into what’s happening right now, and what’s coming next. This session will cut through the noise to deliver clear perspectives on both the big-picture economic landscape and the on-the-ground realities at a local level, helping you make more informed decisions in a rapidly changing market.
The Details:
When? Thursday 21st May 2026 from 5:30PM
Where? Reed & Co. Estate Agents Office, 3/3 Gibson Road, Noosaville
Our Expert Speakers:
WARREN HOGAN – CHIEF ECONOMIC ADVISOR – JUDO BANK MANAGING DIRECTOR & FOUNDER – EQ ECONOMICS
Warren is the Chief Economic Advisor to Judo Bank, Australia’s first purpose-built challenger bank for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and on 1 November 2021, was the first commercial bank to list on the Australian Stock Exchange in 30 years. Warren Hogan is also the Managing Director and Founder of EQ Economics, a consultancy specialising in economic, market and industry analysis.
Warren is a regular in Australian and international media. He is a columnist for the Australian Financial Review and a contributor to Sky News Australia. He is regarded as one of Australia’s top economic analysts and commentators. His focus is on the Australian economy and supporting business decision making.
One of his most recent achievements includes being named The Australian Financial Review’s best economic forecaster throughout 2023.
With a strong focus on forecasting and prediction Warren values open-mindedness, critical thinking, and plain speaking. Theoretical foundations, historical precedent and statistical evidence are at the centre of Warren’s approach to economic problem solving.
TIM LAWLESS – EXECUTIVE, RESEARCH DIRECTOR, ASIA-PACIFIC – COTALITY
Tim is the executive research director of Cotality’s Asia–Pacific research division, managing a team of economic and data specialists across Australia and New Zealand. He brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role, providing deep insights and analysis on national housing trends.
Tim has a passion for telling the constantly evolving story of Australian housing markets from both a macro and micro perspective. Tim regularly provides expert commentary on real estate market conditions and the interplay between housing markets, demographic trends and economic factors.
As one of Australia’s most popular property market analysts and commentators, Tim’s expertise is frequently sought by a diverse array of audiences from government bodies and policy makers through national and international corporate entities across the property, banking and financial sectors, insurance, valuations and consumers.
CARL HARTMANN – CO-FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN, COMPONO | CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LYRE’S SPIRIT CO
A globally recognised entrepreneur and technology leader, Carl is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Compono, a government software platform transforming education and workforce planning at scale, and Co-Founder of Lyre’s Spirit Co, the world’s largest independent non-alcoholic spirits brand.
Previously, he founded global shipping platform Temando, later acquired by Neopost S.A. An Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland, his work today focuses on AI, workforce transition, and the future of economic systems.