Summary SACC online event on the Australian Federal Election 2025
On Tuesday 25 February the SACC organised an online event on the Australian Federal Election 2025.
Shannon Walker, Managing Director in Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting, will deliverd a presentation on the upcoming Federal Election (due by 17th May), what we’ll likely see from the major parties, the impacts of minor parties and independents, and possible election outcomes. Shannon will spoke about the issues surrounding the election, including cost-of-living, demographic changes and how it all fits together.
The discussion and Q&A was led by Penny George, Corporate Affairs Director at AstraZeneca and Vice President of the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce.
Attendees gained:
- A good understanding of the issues and demographic changes influencing the upcoming election
- The likely potential outcomes of the election and what that will mean for clients trying to influence the next government
- The ability to sound like they know what they are talking about when asked about the election
See presentation from the event here
About the speakers
Shannon Walker, Managing Director, Strategic Communications
Shannon has over 20 years’ experience in political and activist campaigning, public affairs and crisis and issues management. He is a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate the intersections of business, politics and activism.
He’s held media advisor roles for senior Federal Labor politicians including the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Workplace Relations and the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Superannuation and Financial Services in the Australian Government. Shannon has a long history of working with membership and activist organisations, including unions and community groups, to campaign and change public policy. LinkedIn: Shannon Walker
Penny George, Director of Corporate Affairs AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand
In this role, Penny is responsible for the patient advocacy, communications and government affairs functions. As a person living with Type 1 Diabetes, Penny understands the importance of access to medicines and vaccines in order to live a healthy and productive life.Penny joined AstraZeneca in March 2022 following a decade of advocating for fast access to medicines and vaccines at Sanofi. Prior to her time in industry, Penny worked for a decade in politics serving as a Ministerial adviser in the NSW O’Farrell Government, political campaigns and was an elected Local Government Councillor. Penny holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) and Bachelor of Arts (Communications) from the University of Wollongong. LinkedIn: Penny George
