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For the professional services industry, it seems as though we are on a growth trajectory. Work resulting from the Royal Commissions is keeping law firms at all levels on their toes and the infrastructure boom means our architects and engineers are more than busy.

The education sector plays a vital role in our economic growth and productivity, as well as our social cohesion and quality of life.

Although the knock-on effects of the Australian automotive industry exiting our country are yet to be fully understood, the industry is evolving, and manufacturing continues to be a major employer and critical to our overall economy.

Australia has a reputation for quality produce and products, so much so that our neighbours in Asia will pay a premium for the “Made in Australia” label.

Australia has a reputation as one of the world’s leading destinations for life sciences, developing life-changing innovations that have real social benefit – from the world’s first anti-cancer vaccine to spray-on skin for burns victims.

Many of us that work in the sector talk about the post-Royal Commission world. It’s a pivotal moment that has shaken Australia’s trust and confidence in our financial services sector.

The Health & Aged care sector is one of the largest employers in Australia and is dominated by small and mid-sized enterprises.

Innovate or perish – if not the motto for the Technology & Media sector, it is at least the theme song to which most businesses in this space dance to. The sector is dynamic and fiercely competitive – and having a great product doesn’t guarantee success.

There is a particular opportunity in Australia for the energy sector. The global trend towards renewable and alternative energy, aligned with a local appetite for a better energy mix, is providing a ripe environment for project development and investment.

There is a lot of noise around the property sector at the moment – and it’s not all positive. Prices are down – but this shouldn’t be a surprise when some markets (namely Sydney & Melbourne) saw unprecedented hikes in recent years.

Treasurer Ben Wyatt delivered the Western Australian State Budget on 9 May 2019. This Budget promotes jobs growth and encourages investment in key sectors of the economy.

There is a lot of noise in the property sector at the moment – prices are down, financing hurdles are higher and tax policies impacting property could change.