ACA-WA State of the Nation Economic Briefing

Name: ACA-WA State of the Nation Economic Briefing
Start: 2026-04-22T17:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-04-22T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Downstairs at His Majesty's Theatre

About

ACA WA invites members and colleagues to our inaugural Economic Briefing, featuring a panel led by the Hon. Dr Katrina Stratton MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Lands and Housing, sharing insights on the policies shaping development in Western Australia.

Danny Chung, Head of Business Development at Macquarie Group, will provide an economic roadmap for the year ahead. Joining them, Rebecca Justice, Managing Director at Benchmark Finance Group and Matthew McNeilly, Founder & Managing Director at Sirona Urban, will all offer their unique perspectives within the property sector.

Together, the panel will unpack the factors shaping project viability — from macroeconomic trends to government policy — delivering the critical intelligence your business needs to stay ahead in the next wave of development.

Knowledge is the edge. Join us at 5:00 PM, Wednesday 22 April.

Early bird pricing is open to Members until 5pm Friday, 27 March. Secure your place before tickets sell out – we’d love to see you there!

Early Bird Members only offer $33 GST incl.
Members/Non-Members $38.50/$55 GST incl.

Table bookings of 5 available - (coming soon - register your table at wa@aca.org.au)
Member - early bird $150 GST incl.
Member - standard $175 GST incl.
Non Member $250 GST incl.

(Includes drinks and light bites)

MEET OUR EXPERT PANELLISTS

Hon. Dr Katrina Stratton MLC is the Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Lands and Housing .is a Member of the Legislative Council and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure. She has significant experience in social work and business administration, having attained a Bachelor of Social Work, Doctor of Philosophy, and a Masters of Business Administration from UWA , all of which has provided her with an excellent understanding of balancing multiple needs and complex issues. Katrina is passionate about social justice and social change and has worked on important social issues such as grandparents raising grandchildren, young people leaving foster care, domestic violence and disadvantage.

Danny Chung is Head of Business Development at Macquarie Group with 20+ years’ experience in the banking and financial services sector, he is driven by continual opportunities to learn more about the industries he serves, and his team’s ability to build a banking partnership with their clients. Danny prioritises delivering specialist solutions tailored for the industry, providing market insights and helping clients achieve their growth aspirations.

Rebecca Justice founded Benchmark Finance in 2018 following her directorship at National Australia Bank Ltd. She has extensive Corporate & Institutional Property experience and a post graduate degree in Banking and Finance. Specialising in arranging senior bank debt and complex multi-bank funding structures since 2006 along with identification and presentation of alternate non-bank capital sources. Since 2018, Benchmark Finance has been directly involved in the initial assessment, negotiation and placement of over $3.5b in Commercial Real Estate funding opportunities in Western Australia.

Matthew McNeilly has over 35 years’ experience across property development and investment banking and brings a lifetime of wins, lost opportunities, ambition and an immense love of Perth (and Fremantle), to his role as Managing Director of Sirona Urban. Matt believes successfully developing property in today’s market requires enormous creativity, bringing together and partnering with the brightest and best industry talent, whilst ensuring community buy-in and focussing on social outcomes. These pillars underpin every Sirona Urban project.

CPD

1 hour - 1 formal CPD Point

Learning outcomes - attendance at this event will help attendees:

Apply principles of project planning, considering implications for Country, environmental sustainability, communities, stakeholders and project costs. (PC3)

Provide independent, culturally responsive and objective advice in accordance with relevant building codes, standards, technical specifications and guidelines, and planning regulations, including climate change implications, across all aspects of architectural practice. (PC12)

Prepare and analyse project development options in response to a project brief – its objectives, budget, user intent and built purpose, risk and timeframes, including environmental sustainability considerations. (PC 24)

AACA NSCA – Practice Management and Professional Conduct – PC 3, PC 12, PC 24.

Following the event, CPD questions will be provided with a link to upload your answers and for issue of a CPD certificate of completion. Please keep your receipt, completed questions and certificate for your CPD records.