The FW La Trobe Federal Budget Dinner
Following the Albanese Government’s historic second-term win, join FW Founder Helen McCabe and Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi for the 2026 FW La Trobe Budget dinner.
In its fifth year, the FW La Trobe Financial Federal Budget Dinner brings together Australia’s most influential leaders in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
Hosted by Jamila Rizvi, the event will also feature the country’s leading voices on the economy, gender, and public policy. Come along to the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra (Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country).
Senator Gallagher has called this “the Budget event” – and seats are limited. Secure your place at the table today.
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- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
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