Summary
S&P Global Ratings analysts held a live interactive webinar on Wednesday, October 7, discussing their views on Australian sovereign and state government ratings following the 2026-27 budgets.
Key discussion topics include:
- How is the Australian 'AAA' rating placed to weather geopolitical events and rising interest rates?
- How are states performing and what are the key credit themes?
- What drove the rating divergence between New South Wales and Queensland?
- How are property tax changes influencing state government revenues?
- How do credit metrics compare across the states?
- What are the key risks to look out for in 2027?
Speakers:
Anthony Walker, Director, Sovereign & International Public Finance Ratings
Rebecca Hrvatin, Associate Director, Sovereign & International Public Finance Ratings
Deriek Pijls, Senior Analyst, Sovereign & International Public Finance Ratings
Moderator:
Martin Foo, Director, Sovereign & International Public Finance Ratings
This webinar replay is free of charge.
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