THE Whitlam Institute and the University of Western Sydney School of Economics and Finance are presenting a series of topical, educational forums at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, to increase understanding and debate about the state of the Australian economy, the implications for us all and what Australia's economic options are in the context of the global economic turmoil.

Treasury economist David Gruen and economic commentator Ross Gittins recently addressed a session which was the first of three.

The next session will be on Thursday, June18, from 5pm to 7pm, at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.

Details, bookings: riversideparramatta .com.au or 88393399.