# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 01:30 am – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 05:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a focused session breaking down the real impact of this year’s Budget from tax changes and policy shifts to growth opportunities for Gold Coast business.
 
Led by Emily Jade (102.9 Hot Tomato), hear expert insights from Keynote Mark Molesworth, Partner, Corporate & International Tax at BDO sharing in-depth insight into what the Budget means for local business, growth and opportunity. This is followed by a panel discussion with Q&A Featuring a leading, executive team;
 
Mark Molesworth, BDO
Mark Girard, CEO, Invest Gold Coast
Prof. Robert Bianchi, Professor of Finance | Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at Griffiths Business School
Liz Blinco, Trade and Working Capital, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
 
Included in your attendance, you will be greeted with a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a two course meal hosted in the notable SeaWorld Resort Conference Centre. This is complemented by pre and post networking opportunities with leading Gold Coast business executives and great raffle prizes donated by our amazing member community.
 
GCNCC MEMBERS - please note you will need your access code to access Members tickets when you select BUY Tickets. See your email or contact us via the website to secure yours.

📅 Friday, 22 May 2026
🕠 11:30am - 3:00pm
📍 Sea World Resort Conference Centre, Main Beach
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/main-beach/from-canberra-to-the-coast-what-the-federal-budget-means-for-gold-coast-businesses/200030049681844
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Main Beach
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Seaworld Conference Centre
- **lat**: -27.9524907
- **long**: 153.4265438
- **full address**: Seaworld Conference Centre, Sea World Resort Conference Centre, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia, Main Beach

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses being held?
  - **A:** From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 01:30 am to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 05:00 am at Seaworld Conference Centre, Sea World Resort Conference Centre, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia, Main Beach.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses?
  - **A:** From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses is organized by Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Main Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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