MEDIA RELEASE
25 March 2009
From the Office of the Chief Executive
The demographic future of local government;
A hot topic for discussion in Darwin in May
Australia’s leading commentator on demographic-based business trends, Bernard Salt will explore
Australia’s demographic future and its affect on local government at the 2009 LGMA National
Congress & Business Expo in Darwin on 24-27 May.
Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Chief Executive, John Ravlic says Mr Salt’s
presence at the congress will help us define and better understand some of the demographic
changes in the community.
“Bernard will be talking about the emerging demographic of our communities, the ageing of our
population, and demands on local government services we can expect.
“Over the next 10-15 years our population is going to age significantly, and this will place significant
pressures on local government services” Mr. Ravlic said.
Mr Salt heads a group of consultants within KPMG who provide demographic-based advice to
business. He is a regular contributor to major Australian newspapers, a best-selling author and has
established an international reputation as a trend forecaster for the property and financial service
industries.
Mr Salt recently participated in the Melbourne L’Oreal Fashion Festival as a keynote speaker at the
annual marketing breakfast, during which he discussed how the current economic crisis would affect
business and consumer confidence in the retail fashion industry.
The 2009 LGMA National Congress & Business Expo is regarded as Australia’s leading forum for
local government professionals. It will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre from 24-27 May.
The congress features a host of prominent government, business and philanthropic presenters
including former federal MP and leader of the Australia Democrats, Natasha Stott Despoja,
Australian expert in workforce trends and generational change, Peter Sheahan; former Northern
Natio
Territory Minister for Local Government, Elliot McAdam, and 2004 Tsunami survivor and 2006
Young Australian of the Year, Trisha Broadbridge.
Mr Salt will address the congress delegation during a plenary sessions at 11.30am Monday, 25
May.
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For more information contact Helen Diggerson on +61 3 9682 9222/ 0414376924 or John Ravlic on
+ 61 3 9682 9222.
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