More than a word: How can economics contribute to Indigenous Reconciliation? - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Jul 27, 2021, 11:00 am

From: Central Council

Reconciliation Australia's theme for 2021, "More than a word", highlights the need to convert awareness into action:"For reconciliation to be effective, it must involve truth-telling, and actively address issues of inequality, systemic racism and instances where the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are ignored, denied or reduced." 

This is a hybrid event which will be held in-person at Charles Darwin University as well as live-streamed via Zoom.  Please indicate how you plan to join this webinar when registering. This is a a joint event between WEN, ESA and CDU.  

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Critical Junctures/Critical perspectives – a call for new voices in tax reform - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Thursday Jul 15, 2021, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended societies worldwide. It has exposed the consequences of economic stratification with the poor and marginalised disproportionately bearing the economic impact of the pandemic, the consequences of lockdown responses (such as the shut-down of Melbourne’s public housing towers) and the burden of disease.

The 25th Australasian Teaching Economics Conference - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Thursday Jul 15, 2021, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

The 25th Australasian Teaching Economics Conference (ATEC2021) will be hosted by the University of Queensland, Brisbane on 15 -16 July 2021. All presentations will be delivered via Zoom.  The theme of the conference this year is Teaching Design for Cooperative Learning. Papers on this topic are encouraged, but submissions on any aspect of Economics Education are welcome too.

Australian Conference of Economists (Virtual) - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Jul 12, 2021, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

It is our pleasure to invite you to the Australian Conference of Economists (ACE) 2021 to be held from 12 to 14 July 2021 as a fully virtual event.

National Webinar with Mr Philip Lowe, Governor, RBA - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Jul 8, 2021, 12:30 pm

From: Central Council

The Labour Market and Monetary Policy

The Economic Society of Australia (Qld) invites you to an important webinar address featuring Mr Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.  The link and passcode to join this webinar will be sent at 5.30pm on 7 July.  Check your spam folder if it is not in your inbox.

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International Economic Association World Congress - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Jul 2, 2021, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

We are delighted to share with you the program of live sessions for the upcoming World Congress of the International Economic Association taking place 2-6 July. All sessions in the program are by Zoom and you are required to register in advance. The email below contains instructions on how to register. Registration is free of charge. Click here to download the program and complete the registration form.

Assumptions challenged, learnings and implications for debt…

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Jun 8, 2021, 12:30 pm

ABE are pleased to present a briefing and discussion with

Mr Rob Nicholl
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM)

Ask the Experts - A policymakers perspective on stakeholder engagement with The Hon Dr Peter Hendy

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday May 25, 2021, 12:15 pm

Ask the Experts - A policymakers perspective on stakeholder engagement with The Hon Dr Peter Hendy: in this 45 minute session, hear from The Hon Dr Peter Hendy as he unpacks the critical skills and attributes professional economists must know and the role of economists in the policymaking framework. Learn about specific strategies to build your skills, mental frameworks, and knowledge to help you become the best economist you can be.

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The Federal Budget 2021-22: A post-Budget briefing

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday May 18, 2021, 12:30 pm

Resuming a long-standing tradition, Secretary Kennedy will brief ABE members and guests about the architecture of the 2021-22 Federal Budget including forecasts, measures, impacts. This will be our first post-pandemic event presented in a venue. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with colleagues over lunch. Dr Kennedy has agreed to field questions from the audience.

What the Budget Means for Women - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday May 17, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

The Women in Economics Network NSW Branch invite you to join our three incredible panellists – Nicki Hutley, Danielle Wood and Danielle Woolley - as we discuss what the Federal Budget means for women. Putting a gender lens on the Budget, we will cover a range of issues including superannuation, the gender pay gap, paid parental leave, violence against women and social policy issues.  

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Unpacking the Circular Economy

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Apr 27, 2021, 12:30 pm

In this session with three leading economists working in the field, we will unpack just what is meant by the circular economy, what it looks like in Australia and how it interacts with the broader economy. We will also cover issues such as supply chains and financial market impacts, best practice in Australia and abroad, impacts on productivity, barriers to uptake, the role for government(s), implications for planning and how Donut Economics fits into the equation.

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An Aussie View of Covid from Inside and Outside the Bubble

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Apr 27, 2021, 7:30 am

Dr Wolfers will share his thoughts on the Biden administration and the US economic outlook, impacts of the pandemic and responses, what we can learn from the US, what the US can learn from Australia, where the recoveries are similar and different, who wins and who is behind in the recovery. There will be time for discussion with the audience. Dr Wolfers is Australia-born, America-based and currently visiting Sydney.

What will it take to fix our broken tax system?

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Monday Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 pm

Australia hasn’t seen wholesale tax reform since the introduction of the GST more than two decades ago. Attempts at further tax reform have faltered out of the gate. Nevertheless, the need to overhaul our tax system grows every day.

WEN Workshop: Writing for digital content - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Apr 15, 2021, 12:30 pm

From: Central Council

Do you wish you had more opportunities to share your ideas about economics? Is there research you’ve done, a great book you recently read, or observations about the world you can offer, which could be promoted and shared via social media?  Do you possibly also wish there were more female voices in public discussions and media commentary about economic issues?  The timing of this event is 12.30pm - 2.00pm AEST.

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Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 pm

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted both the centrality of the contributions by women, for example at the front line as health care workers, caregivers, innovators, community organizers. It has also highlighted the disproportionate burdens that women carry.  The Women in Economics Network, NSW Branch invite you to join them for this webinar. Note - this webinar will be held from 12.00pm until 1.00pm AEDT (Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne)

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WEAI Virtual Conference 2021 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Wednesday Mar 17, 2021, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

Western Economic Association International invites you to present your latest research, organize a session, network with economists from around the world!

WEN NSW Branch - AGM 2021-22 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Mar 16, 2021, 12:30 pm

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Women in Economics Network (NSW Branch).

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WEN Professional Development - Apply Now - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Mar 5, 2021, 9:00 am

From: Central Council

The Women in Economics Network is offering a professional development opportunity for members: Be heard in meetings and get your message across

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Live from America: US Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Thursday Feb 25, 2021, 9:00 am

ABE and AmCham present a brisk breakfast session with Dr Richard Clarida, Vice Chair of the US Federal Reserve Board. In conversation with Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM, former member of the Reserve Bank Board, former chair of the Australian Office of Financial Management and the Council of Financial Regulators. Moderated by Head of Content at ausbiz, Nadine Blayney.

Forecasting Conference: Outlook for policy, politics and markets - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 10, 2021, 7:45 am

Featuring: Bradley Jones, Reserve Bank of Australia; Danielle Wood, Grattan Institute; Jacob Greber, The Financial Review; Diana Mousina, AMP Capital; Phil Odonaghoe, Deutsche Bank; Joanne Masters, Ernst & Young; Justin Fabo, Macquarie Group; Elysse Morgan, Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Policy Symposium: Educating the Next Generation of Economists - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Feb 9, 2021, 5:00 pm

From: Central Council

This Policy Symposium is being held as part of the 2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop and has been made available to those that are unable to make the two-day AGEW event but would like to register to attend this symposium.

The timing of this event is 5.00pm until 6.15pm AEDT (Sydney Melbourne Canberra).

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2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Feb 8, 2021, 8:45 am

From: Central Council

We are delighted to announce that registrations for the 2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop are now open.  The workshop will be held virtually during Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Sydney/Melb/Canberra) from Monday the 8th – Tuesday 9th February 2021.  You can view the final program here.

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Joshua Gans: Covid-19 one year on - lessons learnt for the future - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 3, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

In this presentation, Joshua Gans will reflect on the lessons learnt from the different ways in which Covid-19 has been managed in different countries and how key economic principals can be applied to deciding on the effective health and economic policy response to pandemics.  These lessons will be important in more effective responses to any future pandemics.

Timing of this event: 12.00 - 1.00 pm Eastern Summer Time AEDT (Sydney Melbourne Canberra), 11am AEST (Queensland). 

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Cost Benefit Analysis Forum - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Dec 2, 2020, 8:30 am

We are delighted to be resurrecting our CBA Forum, originally scheduled for April, as an online event. The Virtual CBA Forum will be a one-day event via Zoom on Wednesday 2 December.  All program timings are AEDT.

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10th Annual Warren Hogan Memorial Lecture - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Nov 26, 2020, 6:00 pm

The School of Economics at the University of Sydney is pleased to present the 10th Warren Hogan Memorial Lecture with keynote, Dr Kerry Schott AO.