Australia is facing one of the most significant energy price shocks in decades, with soaring fuel, gas and electricity costs hitting businesses hard. The economic fallout is already showing through rising insolvencies, tightening cash flow and early signs of payment stress across multiple industries. Are you aware of all the factors affecting your business?
To help credit managers, CFOs, risk leaders and business owners understand what comes next, CreditorWatch Chief Economist, Ivan Colhoun, will host a special briefing, ‘Australia’s energy shock: What credit professionals and business owners need to know’, exploring the potential economic scenarios and how to manage risk in an increasingly volatile environment.
March 31, 2026 – Tuesday
10:30 – 11:30am AEDT

Chief Economist, CreditorWatch
Business insolvencies are at or near record highs, and rising energy costs risk accelerating failures, especially across fuel‑intensive and price‑sensitive sectors. Understanding these scenarios is crucial to: