AFSA Summit 2025

AFSA's Annual Summit will bring together leaders from across industry and government to discuss key issues in maintaining a strong credit system for Australia.

18 November 2025  |  Parliament of NSW, Sydney

Jenny Brockie, Shabnam Amirbeaggi, Rachel Burdett, and Neville Matthew (left to right) explore the topic of a compliance culture.

Event overview

Theme: Acting with impact – Stewardship in action

Following the success of our 2024 event, the AFSA Summit returns in 2025 with a sharper focus and a stronger program.

In its third year, the Summit will bring together stakeholders from across the credit system to explore what real-world stewardship looks like – and how acting with impact can drive lasting outcomes for individuals, businesses and the economy.

This full-day event will feature thought-provoking panels, speakers and case studies from some of the most forward-thinking voices in the industry. It's also a valuable opportunity to network, share insights and build connections with peers.
 

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Our speakers

The AFSA Summit brings together a dynamic mix of leaders from across government and industry who are shaping the future of Australia's financial and regulatory systems. With deep expertise and diverse perspectives, our speakers are helping to advance conversations around trust, innovation, compliance and public value.

Explore their biographies to learn more about the individuals guiding the future of credit, insolvency and economic resilience.
 

Meet the speakers

Summit gallery

Tim Beresford delivers opening remarks to guests
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Uncle Michael West (Metropolitan LALC Representative) delivering the Welcome to Country speech
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Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac delivers session 1 - AFSA Summit 2025
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Jen Dobell, COO AFSA moderates session 2 – Building a culture of compliance
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L-R: Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, The Ethics Centre, Mick Keogh, Deputy Chair, ACCC & James Calveley, General Counsel, APRA in session 2 panel discussion on Building a culture of compliance
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L-R, Gabbie Gallagher, National Manager, Personal Property Securities and Regulatory Programs, AFSA, Catherine Ellis, Acting NSW Small Business Commissioner, Ross Booth, Global General Manager, RedBook and Director of Data Services, carsales and Amanda Linton, Chief Executive Officer, The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) on Session 3 – Embedding integrity of the PPS in natural systems
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Ross Greenwood MC - AFSA Summit 2025
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L-R: Schon Condon, Association of Independent Insolvency Practitioners Board Member, Condon Advisory Group, Vicki Staff, National Coordinator, National Debt Helpline, Financial Counselling Australia & Mike Hayes, President, ARITA on the session 5 panel - Regulating with purpose and acting with impact: AFSA now and into the future
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L-R: Lucas Walsh, Monash University, Dr Emma Penzo, Head of Regulatory Policy, Australian Financial Industry Association & Chris Grice, Chief Executive Officer, Seniors Australia on Session 4 panel – Youth and senior perspectives on access to credit
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L-R: Ross Greenwood, MC, Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, AUSTRAC, Sarah Court, Deputy Chair, ASIC, David Allen, Second Commissioner, Frontline Operations, ATO & Tim Beresford, Chief Executive, AFSA on Session 6 panel – In conversation: Regulating in modern Australia
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Opening remarks and keynote delivered from Perth by Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Assistant Minister for Employment
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L-R: Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac & MC, Ross Greenwood
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Get in touch

For general questions about the AFSA Summit, email summit@afsa.gov.au.