Summary
S&P Global Ratings analysts held a live interactive webinar on Tuesday, January 20, where they discussed the outlook for Australian state government (semi-government) ratings.
Key discussion topics include:
- Why did S&P downgrade two states in 2025, and who's next?
- What's driving the divergence in capital expenditure budgets?
- What are the key risks to look out for in 2026?
- On a comparative basis, which states have the strongest and weakest fiscal metrics?
- How important is financial management to the credit story?
Speakers:
Anthony Walker, Director, Sovereign & International Public Finance Ratings
Rebecaa 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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