Past Events
Downing Public Lecture - Presented by Professor Meredith Fowlie
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Tuesday Jun 2, 2026, 5:30 pm
The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and Department of Economics extend a warm invitation to hear Professor Meredith Fowlie, University of California, Berkely present the 2026 Downing Public Lecture - The Price of Power: Electricity Pricing for a Cleaner and Fairer Energy Future.
For further details please visit the event website here.
View...Beyond Common Ground: Professor Daniel Aldrich discusses his new book
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Tuesday Jun 2, 2026, 4:30 pm
What if society could move past traditional “gray infrastructure” approaches - like seawalls and prisons - to address problems such as climate change, terrorism, and crime? Melbourne School of Population and Global Health are thrilled to announce that Professor Lisa Gibbs will be in conversation with Professor Daniel Aldrich to discuss his new book, Beyond Common Ground.
For further details please visit the event website here.
View...CEDA Insights from the RBA - Address by Ian Harper AO
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Tuesday Jun 2, 2026, 10:00 am
Ian Harper AO, Non‑Executive Member of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Monetary Policy Board, will discuss current economic conditions and the economic outlook. The address will be followed by a Q&A session, inviting discussion and perspectives on how monetary policy and evolving global economic conditions affect the community, and the considerations informing the Board’s decisions.
For further details please visit the event website here.
View...WEN Credible Economist Writing Competition 2026 - ONLINE ONLY
Date: Monday Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 am
For a fifth year, NSW WEN will host its writing competition as part of the Credible Economist blog series.
✨ All entrants will have their articles published as part of the series, and prizes will be awarded to articles that best fit the evaluation criteria.
✨ We invite early career economists, university students and high school students to submit an original article on an economics topic of their choosing.
✨ Your work will be read by members of the Women in Economics Network (WEN), which includes leading economists, CEOs and senior policy and business leaders, giving you valuable exposure and the chance to build your profile within the profession.
View...WEN Speed Mentoring
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 5:30 pm
From: Australian Capital Territory
CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS: WOMEN IN ECONOMICS ( SPEED ) MENTORING
The Women in Economics Network ACT Branch is thrilled to invite you to attend our upcoming speed mentoring event on Thursday 28 May 2026.
The event connects early to mid-career women economists and students with mentors from across the public service, private sector and academia.
This is a free, in-person only event.
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View...Offshore wind development in Australia - ingredients and spices
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 2:00 pm
The Melbourne Energy Institute invites you to its third seminar in the Powering the Future series, presented by Dr. Daniel Machado from Iberdrola.
For further details please visit the event website here.
View...ESA Vic / WEN - Growth Mindset: Meeting Australia's Productivity Challenge
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 11:30 am
Join Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission and colleagues from the Productivity Commission as they discuss
Australia’s productivity growth has stalled since 2016, threatening future prosperity. Join Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood and colleagues from the Productivity Commission as they speak on practical, incremental policy actions needed to revive productivity. Their discussion is structured around five key pillars: boosting economic dynamism, strengthening workforce skills, leveraging data and digital technologies, improving efficiency in care sectors, and accelerating the shift to cheaper, cleaner energy.
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View...RMIT Economics Seminar presented by Mitch Watt
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 11:00 am
RMIT's Economics Seminar Series showcases a diverse range of research across key areas of economics, providing a platform for engaging with cutting-edge ideas and ongoing academic debates.
For further details please visit the event website here.
View...More Quasi than Market: Price Caps and Market Design in the NDIS
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday May 27, 2026, 12:30 pm
❓ Does the NDIS actually function like a market, or are price caps doing most of the work?
💭 With 700,000+ participants and $52bn at stake, what’s really driving outcomes: competition or price caps?
👀 Join Pelin Akyol, Research Manager at e61 Institute, to unpack the evidence
Join in-person at 123 Pitt St, Sydney or Online
If you are a member of ESA in another state, you may join this event for free. Please email admin@esansw.org.au and ask for the Promo Code.
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View...CHE Seminar Series: Transgender economics
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Wednesday May 27, 2026, 12:00 pm
As part of our Monash Business School's vibrant research culture, they host a weekly seminar series. Visiting and invited researchers present current research relating to the economics of health and wellbeing, and the healthcare sector. Visitors are welcome to join these sessions where discussion and debate is encouraged.
For further details please visit the event website here.
View...Emerging Economist Series - for the Next Generation of Economists
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday May 26, 2026, 5:30 pm
🔑Gain direct access to senior policymakers and economic leaders over four exclusive dinners:
- Diana Mousina (Deputy Chief Economist, AMP and Social Media star)
- Richard Holden (Professor of Economics, UNSW Sydney)
- Gladys Berejiklian (Former Premier of NSW and Optus Executive)
- Guy Debelle (former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia)
🍸A dinner-style fireside chat series where emerging economists interview senior leaders directly.
Sold Out. Email admin@esansw.org.au to join the wait list
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View...Sustainable Development in International Economic Law
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Tuesday May 26, 2026, 5:30 pm
The Victorian Chapter of the International Law Association (Australia), in partnership with the Melbourne Journal of International Law, invites you to an in-person event on international economic law featuring three experts from academia and practice.
For further details please visit the event website here.
View...WEN x YEN Breakfast Event with Catherine de Fontenay
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday May 25, 2026, 8:00 am
Join us for a special joint WEN and YEN SA breakfast event with Catherine de Fontenay from the Productivity Commission.
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View...Young Economists Network (YEN): After Work Drinks in May
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 5:30 pm
🍺🍷 Join us for a relaxed after work drinks in the CBD. No long speeches, no agenda, just an informal chance to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, and ease into the evening with good conversation.
Come for 20 minutes or stay the whole time, whatever suits.
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View...The Economics of Human Extinction - Hobart and Online
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 5:30 pm
The Economics of Human Extinction
Andrew Leigh explores the economics of existential risk and what it will take to respond before it’s too late.
The 2026 Annual Giblin Lecture will be delivered by The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, and Federal Member for Fenner (ACT).
In this year’s lecture, Dr Leigh explores the economics of existential risk, asking why societies are often slow to respond to catastrophic threats and what economic thinking can contribute to better prevention and preparedness.
View...Online LinkedUp! for regional women in economics - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 5:30 pm
If you are a woman in economics living in regional Queensland or too far from Brisbane to attend LinkedUp! in person, WEN Queensland is hosting its inaugural Online LinkedUp! for regional women in economics.
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View...LinkedUp!
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 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. Both members and non-members of WEN Queensland are welcome to attend this event, but WEN members will be eligible for one free drink.
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View...Budget Panel Discussion
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 5:15 pm
Cost of living pressures, housing affordability, and economic uncertainty are front of mind for many Australians. The upcoming Australian Federal Budget 2026–27 will play a central role in shaping how these challenges are addressed.
Join us for a timely and engaging discussion as we unpack what the budget means for households, businesses, and the South Australian economy.
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View...Communicating Economics with Impact
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 4:30 pm
🎤 Join us for our first practical, hands-on workshop for early- to mid-career economists, policy professionals, and university students.
👥🛠️ This skills-focused session is designed to help you strengthen your communication capabilities in applied economics and policy roles.
The workshop will be led by Professor David Orsmond, President of ESA NSW.
Limited to 30 participants
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View...Crossroads: Australia’s Economic Future After the Oil Shock - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 2:00 pm
Australia is confronting a pivotal moment as the current oil shock reshapes expectations for growth, inflation, and labour market performance. This webinar explores how rising energy costs flow through households and businesses, the policy tradeoffs facing decision‑makers, and the divergent short‑ and long‑term pathways that could define the nation’s economic future. It highlights the key risks, structural choices, and resilience strategies that will determine how Australia navigates an era of global volatility.
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View...Eminent Speaker Series: Prof. Nick Bloom - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 14, 2026, 12:00 pm
This presentation will discuss how working from home has fared post-pandemic and what the future is. Using US and international data the presentation will show how hybrid working has become common post-pandemic for managers and professionals.
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View...Federal Budget 2026-27 Analysis
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday May 14, 2026, 7:30 am
From: Australian Capital Territory
The ESA ACT Branch invites you to attend a presentation on the 2026-27 Federal Budget Anaylsis.
This year's briefing will be delivered by Pat Bustamante from Westpac.
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View...Using High-Quality Linked Administrative Data to Predict the Risk of Adverse Outcomes for First Nations Youth
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026, 12:30 pm
👉 Can we predict serious youth adversity early?
✨ Drawing on a decade of linked data research, Professor Stefanie Schurer (USYD) shows how we can identify youth at risk of adversity. She highlights the critical role of family factors; and the unintended harms of coercive policy.
Join in-person at 123 Pitt St, Sydney or Online
If you are a member of ESA in another state, you may join this event for free. Please email admin@esansw.org.au and ask for the Promo Code.
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View...LGBTQ+ Economists and Allies in Asia-Pacific (LEAP) Summit
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
The LEAP Summit will provide a platform for voices and issues that are underrepresented in global LGBTQ+ and economic discussions, with a shared commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equity in workplaces, markets, and society.
Over two days, the LEAP Summit will showcase leading applied and empirical research, facilitate knowledge exchange between researchers, decision makers, and community organisations, with the aim of fostering lasting networks.
For further details and registration please click here.
View...Economics on the Swan with The Hon Colin Barnett AC
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026, 7:30 am
The Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch) welcomes The Hon Colin Barnett AC as the guest speaker for our first Economics on the Swan event for 2026. Join us for his presentation: "When Economics Meets Politics: Applying Economic Principles in Government" on Wednesday 6 May 2026 from 7:30am until 9:00am.
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