In this speech, Treasurer Wayne Swan discusses the economic challenges and opportunities Australia faces, and outlines the Rudd Government's reform agenda.

Mr Swan spoke to a BCA meeting following the release of the BCA’s submission to the 2008–09 Budget, Budgeting for Prosperity.

In the speech, Mr Swan says: ‘The reforms we put in place in this and successive budgets will be instrumental to building a more flexible, modern economy which creates a dynamic platform for business, and delivers for working families.’

Download a copy of the speech here.