Plenary program is LIVE

Hi everyone, 

We’re pleased to share the plenary program for the 2026 Financial Counselling Australia Conference, taking place in Cairns on 7 and 8 May, with pre-conference events on 5 and 6 May. 

Below are a few program highlights:

• Opening keynote from ASIC Chair Joe Longo on the regulatory landscape and the financial pressures facing Australians.  

• Tipping point stories from frontline financial counsellors, reflecting on moments of significant change for clients. 

• Spot Talks featuring seven short presentations on the theme Ready, Set, Go.  

• Address from Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen on hardship issues in the tax system.  

  
  

See the program pages on this website for further information. More program details will be released soon.

Please note, the program is still evolving and may be subject to some changes.  

Accommodation 

Cairns is a busy destination in May. We have arranged room blocks through an external booking provider. You can access the accommodation booking portal through the conference website.  

Don’t forget to get your registrations in soon! We look forward to seeing you in Cairns soon.

Dom