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ACE 2026 - Hold the Date
ACE 2026 will be held in Canberra, ACT from 7-10 July 2026 at University of Canberra.
The Economic Record: From infancy to lusty stripling
They say that the wheels of academia turn slowly. Well, consider this. In August 1925 the Economic Society of Australia and New Zealand came into formal existence after branches had already been established in six Australian states and four major cities of New Zealand. One outcome of that first meeting of the governing Central Council of the Society was to proceed with the idea of producing an economic journal. It would be the first of its kind in Australia. It would help in encouraging the study of economics and generating some much-needed debate on economic policy matters affecting the Australasian economies.
National Treasurer - Call for Nominations
On 12th August, our long term Secretary, and at the time, Treasurer Elect, Associate Professor Russell Ross, sadly passed away. Russell’s passing has left us heartbroken. In light of the vacant role of Treasurer and under the ESA Central Constitution [Sections 15(3) - 15(9)], the Call for Nominations is now open.
Awards 2025
A number of prestigious awards were bestowed upon worthy economists at ACE2025 which held in Sydney during July.
Economists eye costs of a failed energy transition
Poll 67
Poll finds support for aligning net zero, reliability and price,
Peter Martin
Responses (996)
Trump's impact on the Australian Economy
Poll 66
Top economists say Trump’s policies will hit Australian economic growth and push up inflation and interest rates in the US.
Responses (38)
Housing Reform
Poll 65
Panellists are unanimous in believing Australia’s housing market is in crisis.
Offered a choice of 14 measures identified by the Economic Society of Australia as likely to restrain prices for buyers and renters, none of the 49 leading economists polled picked: “do nothing, the market will determine appropriate prices”.
Responses (967)
Unreserved - RBA's latest release of digitised archival records
The latest tranche of archival records has been released in the Bank’s digital archive, Unreserved. It includes early economic analysis conducted by the central bank from 1930 to 1970.
Events
Public Sector Economics Conference
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Monday Nov 10, 2025, 8:30 am
From: Australian Capital Territory
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The Faculty of Business, Government and Law at the University of Canberra and the APS Economics Community of Practice is pleased to bring you the
Public Sector Economics Conference
The conference will be held in person and take place in Canberra on
Monday 10 November 2024
This is a conference for federal and state-based public service economists and those working in the field of public sector economics, organized by the Chief Economists from across the APS. It is an opportunity to meet and reconnect with other economists from across the public service, see what others are working on, as well as present and showcase your work. The conference is a one-day event, run as a series of sessions and plenaries.
Ticket Price $230 GST Exclusive
Registrations taken by ESA ACT Branch on behalf of the conference organisers.
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Evaluating the Impact of Social Housing
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Nov 11, 2025, 8:00 am
From: Australian Capital Territory
ESA ACT invites you to hear from Professor Guyonne Kalb on
The Importance of Evaluating the Impact of Social Housing:
NSW Future Directions as a Case Study
Providing social housing is expensive, but crucial for a growing proportion of the Australian population who are being priced out of the market.
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2025 Freebairn Public Lecture - Trusted for the times: the evolution of the Australian Government and public service
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Tuesday Nov 11, 2025, 6:00 pm
CENTENARY PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
2025 Freebairn Public Lecture
Please join us as Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet delivers the prestigious Freebairn Lecture.
Technical Lunchtime Discussion – Opportunities to Improve Productivity in the Queensland Construction Industry
Date: Wednesday Nov 12, 2025, 12:00 pm
This lunchtime discussion is an opportunity for ESA (Qld) members to hear from the Productivity Commissioner and the QPC team members who conducted the analysis. It will also be an opportunity to discuss the inquiry and issues raised by stakeholders.
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LinkedUP! November
Date: Thursday Nov 13, 2025, 5:30 pm
It’s time for another LinkedUP! The WEN Queensland branch invites you to join us for an informal networking evening. Come along to connect or reconnect with old and new WEN members.
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2025 AGM AND ESA VIC AND WEN END OF YEAR EVENT
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 13, 2025, 5:30 pm
Join us for a night of networking and discussion at our end of year celebration for all economists. We will hear from our guest speakers, Luci Ellis and Janine Dixon for a panel discussion on The Outlook for Productivity, Incomes and Wellbeing in Australia.
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If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know it will be over. What then?
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Nov 19, 2025, 12:30 pm
Join Associate Professor Ben Spies-Butcher as he explores how artificial intelligence could reshape our economies. Will AI deliver abundance, drive unemployment — or both?
Drawing on lessons from past technological shifts and recent policy experiments, this talk examines how AI is transforming money, work and value — and whether its impact is technological or deeply social.
This is a hybrid event - join in-person at 123 Pitt St, Sydney or Online.
Please let us know how you plan to attend when registering.
Registration and Joining this Webinar
To register please book online below. The link to join this event will be automatically generated and sent within your confirmation invoice.
The timing of this event is AEDT (SYD/CBR/MEL).
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WEN: Coffee Meet-Up
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 20, 2025, 7:45 am
The Women in Economics Network in Victoria is excited to extend a warm invitation to our final coffee meet-up for 2025. This is a chance for members to catch up informally over a cup of coffee and meet fellow friends and economists, including our November guest economist, Monique Champion.
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Women in Economics Annual General Meeting 2025 - ONLINE ONLY
Date: Friday Nov 21, 2025, 12:00 pm
The meeting is an opportunity to celebrate another busy year across WEN Branches and nationally, and we are excited that Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, will join us to provide her insights on the economic challenges facing Australia.
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Comview 25 Conference & Expo
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Monday Nov 24, 2025, 8:45 am
Register for Comview25 to hear from expert presenters from:
Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ),
Melbourne Airport, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the Supreme Court of Victoria...
And many more!
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WEN x RBA Gender Equity ERG Panel: Career Insights from Leading Women in Economics
Date: Wednesday Nov 26, 2025, 4:15 pm
Join the Women in Economics Network (WEN) and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Gender Equity Employee Resource Group for a discussion with four leading economists — Dr Renée Fry-McKibbin, Sarina Lacey, Diana Mousina and Dr Pauline Grosjean.
Hear their stories, insights, and perspectives on the changing landscape of economics as a profession. The conversation will be moderated by Nalini Agarwal, Lead Analyst at the RBA.
📍 Reserve Bank of Australia, 8 Chifley Square, Sydney & Online
This hybrid event is exclusive to WEN members, with limited in-person places available. Networking and refreshments will follow the panel discussion.
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ESA/WEN End of Year Sundowner
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Nov 26, 2025, 5:30 pm
We welcome members and non-members to join us for our end of year sundowner. Canapés will be served and drinks can be purchased at the bar.
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Evaluation Methods Workshop
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 27, 2025, 9:00 am
The Economic Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, warmly invites you to a one-day workshop focused on two key methodologies for policy evaluation.
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Chinese Economics Society Australia
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Monday Dec 1, 2025, 12:00 am
Hosted by Deakin Business School in Melbourne, Australia, the 35th Annual Conference of the Chinese Economics Society Australia (CESA) aims to explore the impact of the artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping China’s economic landscape and its profound implications for the global economy. The conference welcomes both theoretical and empirical contributions, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge economics, policy analysis, and technological foresight.
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics: A Conversation on Innovation, Technological Progress and Creative Destruction
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Dec 3, 2025, 6:00 pm
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences recognises Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt “for having explained innovation-driven economic growth”. Their work illuminates how technological progress and creative destruction underpin sustained improvements in productivity and living standards.
Join Professors Hugh Harley and Petr Sedláček for a conversation on the ideas behind this year’s award and what they reveal about the forces driving long-run economic growth.
We invite you to stay for drinks and canapés, and the chance to chat informally with our speakers, guests and other attendees.
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Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Dec 4, 2025, 5:30 pm
The ESA, WEN, and YEN committees are excited to invite you to our End of Year Celebration!
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ESA QLD - WEN - YE End of Year Party
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Dec 10, 2025, 5:30 pm
Join us for ESA QLD’s relaxed End of Year Celebration to wrap up 2025 with your fellow members - jointly hosted by ESA QLD and our Women in Economics Network (WEN) and Young Economists (YE) groups. This informal gathering is a chance to catch up, connect, and reflect on another successful year for the Society.
There will be minimal formalities — our focus is on socialising, networking, and celebrating the contributions of our members and the economics community in Queensland.
Canapes and drinks will be available.
The event is free for members and up to one guest per member attending.
We look forward to seeing you there for an enjoyable evening of good company and conversation.
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Australian Gender Economics Workshop
Date: Wednesday Feb 11, 2026, 2:00 pm
The Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW) is a premier conference dedicated to advancing gender economics in Australia.
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