Past Events

The Monthly Debrief
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Sep 29, 2023, 5:00 pm
Join us for an informal networking event on the last Friday of each month. No registration required.
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Economics of Housing Solutions - Housing Workshop
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Sep 29, 2023, 9:30 am
The Economics Society of SA, Stretton Institute and University of Adelaide invite you to participate in an “Economics of Housing Solutions” workshop.
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View ...Economic Society of Australia (WA) - Post-AGM Dinner
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 28, 2023, 7:00 pm
Members and non-members are cordially invited to attend the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch) 2023 Annual General Meeting and Dinner at the Royal Perth Yacht Club.
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Isolation Trivia Night September
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Sep 27, 2023, 6:00 pm
Come and join the Queensland Young Economists for its monthly trivia social! On the last Wednesday of every month, we will be meeting for a night of trivia.
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Conference of the History of Economic Thought Society of Australia
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Wednesday Sep 20, 2023, 5:30 am
From: Australian Capital Territory
Registrations are now open for the 2023 Annual Conference for HETSA, in association with the University of Canberra.
In registering you might consider submitting conference paper title or topic and send this to the convenor Dr John Hawkins.

ESA NSW Branch - AGM 2023
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Sep 19, 2023, 6:00 pm
Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the ESA NSW Branch will be held on Tuesday 19 September 2023.
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Policy in the Pub: Moving towards a cleaner, greener transport sector
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Sep 19, 2023, 5:30 pm
Join us for a discussion on the policies we need to move towards a cleaner, greener transport sector.
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Women in Economics Network event: Wellbeing economics with Katherine Trebeck
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Sep 18, 2023, 5:15 pm
The Women in Economics Network (WEN) invite you to an evening event with special guest speaker,
Dr Katherine Trebeck.
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Lawn Bowls 2023
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 14, 2023, 7:00 pm
Join us for a great afternoon of lawn bowls with young professional economists and connect with the ESA Victoria branch. This social event will be a chance to show off your lawn bowling skills and have fun meeting other early-career economists so come on down and enjoy a pleasant afternoon have a bowl and meet our members.
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Ten Years of Behavioural Science in the (Australian) Wild
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 14, 2023, 5:30 pm
Join us as William Mailer shares observations and personal experiences of the growth of applied behavioural science in Australia over the last decade. William leads the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (CBA) Behavioural Science Centre of Excellence.
This is an in-person event.
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Monsters in the Machine: Technology, Growth and Human Flourishing - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Sep 13, 2023, 12:30 pm
A talk by Richard King, author of Here Be Monsters: Is Technology Reducing Our Humanity? (Monash University Publishing). This event will be held online via Zoom only.
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SPECIAL INVITATION: North and South: Insights into Population Trends and the Economic Implications of the Demographic Composition - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 7, 2023, 12:30 pm
Understanding the economic implications underlying demographic trends is crucial for shaping economic policies associated with growing the economy, increasing workforce participation, and developing workforce capability to meet projected population needs. This is a special webinar to celebrate WEN SA’s collaboration with WEN’s NT counterpart.
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ABE are pleased to present a lunch in support of The Anika Foundation with a briefing by Dr Philip Lowe, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Thursday Sep 7, 2023, 12:00 pm
The annual fundraiser for The Anika Foundation, featuring Dr Philip Lowe, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia. Thursday 07 September. Dr Lowe's last speech as Governor. Lunch at Ivy Ballroom, George Street, Sydney.
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Wealth and Giving in Australia: An Examination of the Evidence and Policy Implications
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Sep 6, 2023, 5:00 pm
Professor Paul Flatau's Social Sciences Week presentation will examine trends in the distribution of income and wealth in Australia including by high net wealth and ultra-high net wealth individuals and philanthropic giving of Australians and the potential for giving to rise to achieve positive social impact. The presentation will explore the rate of tax-deductible donations in Australia, and giving among the wealthiest Australians.
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In Conversation with Shelly Lundberg - Diversity In Economics
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Monday Sep 4, 2023, 5:00 pm
An exclusive Australian event exploring 'Diversity in Economics: Challenges and Rewards', featuring Professor Shelly Lundberg. The lack of diversity in economics studies and the profession is a pressing issue in Australia. With approximately twice as many males studying economics compared to females in high school and university, and a disproportionate representation of students from high socio-economic backgrounds in tertiary economics courses, addressing this imbalance is crucial.
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2023 Giblin Lecture - Generation Next: Reimagining a better Australia
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Aug 30, 2023, 6:00 pm
Grattan Institute CEO Danielle Wood presents the 2023 Giblin Lecture, reimagining the future of education, housing, and climate policy in shaping a better Australia for the next generation.
If you missed the 2023 Giblin Lecture you can watch it here.
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The Monthly Debrief
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Aug 25, 2023, 5:00 pm
Join us for an informal networking event on the last Friday of each month. No registration required.
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The Lonely Economist: 25 Years of climate change policies in Canberra
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Aug 24, 2023, 5:30 pm
From: Australian Capital Territory
The Economic Society of Australia (ACT) invites all members to hear a presentation from Damian Dwyer on The Lonely Economist: observations on 25 years of climate change policy development in Canberra.
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Two modern masters of economic thought
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Aug 24, 2023, 5:30 pm
Come and listen to research wisdom from two of our brightest economic minds in Melbourne who were both recently appointed as Distinguished Fellows of the Society.
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STEM professionals in schools - information night - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Aug 24, 2023, 5:30 pm
Register for the STEM professionals in schools information night on August 24 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. This will be an opportunity to hear from the CSIRO Stem in Schools program, and to ask any questions you may have.
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Young Economists Network -ESA ACT Climate Change
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Aug 23, 2023, 6:00 pm
From: Australian Capital Territory
Registrations are essential. Just click “going” on this facebook event!You can register by going to the Facebook page for Young Economists ACT here.

The Australian Economy and the Outlook for Inflation - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Aug 16, 2023, 5:30 pm
The RBA periodically provides briefings to government departments, and business and community groups. These briefings are based on RBA’s Statement on Monetary Policy, which sets out the Bank's assessment of current economic conditions, along with the outlook for Australian inflation and output growth.
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Shann Memorial Lecture: Australia’s productivity malaise - reflections on the ‘debate’
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Aug 16, 2023, 5:00 pm
The Shann Memorial Lecture has been running annually since 1963 and was introduced to honour the memory of the Foundation Chair of Economics and History at UWA, Edward Shann. Edward Shann has been regarded as the pioneer of the academic development of economics and traditional Australian economic history and he was a strong advocate of individual intellectual freedom and developing a sense of social responsibilities. He penned several books and essays on the economic history of Australia and was a major influence in formulating financial and fiscal policies in Australia.
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ABE presents a briefing and discussion with The Hon Chris Bowen MP Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Tuesday Aug 15, 2023, 7:15 am
We're pleased to present a briefing and discussion with The Hon Chris Bowen MP Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
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Free Panel Event - ECONOMICS: WHERE CAN IT TAKE YOU?
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Aug 8, 2023, 6:30 pm
The Curtin Economics Society, the WA Young Economists Network (WA YEN) and the WA Women in Economics Network (WA WEN) are proud to present the upcoming free panel event - 'ECONOMICS: WHERE CAN IT TAKE YOU?'
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