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Best cost of living supports

Poll 70

"Targeted to those who genuinely need it'  - Top economists pick the best cost-of-living supports, by Isaac Gross, Monash University.

Australia's leading economists have picked help with school costs, rent and dental care as the most meaningful cost-of-living supports the federal government could offer.

Responses (52)
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ESA National Awards, 2026

A number of prestigious awards were bestowed upon worthy economists at ACE2026, which this year was held in Canberra during July. 

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ACE 2026

ACE 2026 was held in Canberra, ACT from 7-10 July 2026 at University of Canberra and covered a full range of topical economic issues. It was targeted at economists in academe, government and business and covered Climate change and environmental externalities; Challenges in social policy; How government can best implement policies in an environment of declining trust and misinformation; and Contemporary economic issues such as raising productivity and tax reform. The conference featured plenary sessions with international speakers and concurrent sessions with domestic presenters.

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Productivity in Federal Budget

Poll 69  

'Skills, competition, infrastructure': top economists tell Chalmers what belongs in his productivity package.  Top economists want Treasurer Jim Chalmers to spend his 12 May Budget fixing the supply side of the Australian economy.  

Responses (46)
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An Evolving Record

A Centennial History of The Economic Society of Australia, Alex Millmow

This centennial history of the Economic Society of Australia is much more than an administrative record. It’s the story of how the Society has evolved since 1925 against a background of rapidly changing trends in the Australian economics profession and profound changes within the economy.

Book Reviews: Paul Oslington  |  Leonora Risse

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Up-skilling is the best way to boost productivity: leading economists

Poll 68

Australia's top economists overwhelmingly believe there’s no better way to boost productivity than to boost skills.  Offered a choice of seven measures identified by the Economic Society of Australia as candidates for achieving the Treasurer’s aim of boosting Australia’s historically low rate of productivity growth, 26 of the 45 economists polled picked boosting skills and workforce capability, almost twice as many as picked the next most-popular option: promoting innovation and research and development.

Responses (43)
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Events

2026 Tasmanian Economic Forum - State Debt: Blessing or Curse?

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Aug 21, 2026, 8:30 am

Tasmania's premiere one-day conference featuring leading economists and discussion of current state issues through an economic lens.

The Tasmanian Economic Forum returns with the theme State Debt: Blessing or Curse?, bringing together leading voices to examine one of today’s most pressing policy challenges. Featuring insights from the Productivity Commission, prominent economists and industry leaders from across Tasmania, the forum will explore the role of state debt in shaping economic growth, productivity, fiscal sustainability, and long-term prosperity.

The Tasmanian Economic Forum is the Economic Society of Australia (Tasmania Branch)’s flagship event, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and the broader community to better understand and help shape Tasmania’s economic future.

Forum price not only includes amazing discussions but also coffee/tea to start to your day, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea!

Registrations close 14 August 26.

Group booking prices are available for 8+ people ($120 per person)

Special Full-time student price $80 - please use promo code STUDENTTEF and bring your student ID on the day

If you experience any issues purchasing a ticket, please email admin@esatas.org.au

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Books I Meant to Read Book Club (Economics Edition)

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Friday Aug 28, 2026, 5:30 pm

Join us for our very first book club meeting!

There’s not long to go, so if you haven’t started reading yet, now’s the time to start!

This quarterly gathering is for economists, aspiring economists, and anyone with a general interest in economics — open to all, regardless of discipline or background.

In honour of this year’s Giblin Lecture, we’re launching with a session on The Shortest History of Economics by Andrew Leigh.

This is a free event, however it is helpful for us to have approximate numbers if you could take a moment to register. 

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Alexander Hizjen - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 9, 2026, 4:00 pm

From: Central Council

You are invited to join us for this Eminent Speaker Series afternoon webinar, taking place via Zoom on Wednesday 9th September.  Alexander Hizjen will discuss Linked Employee-Employer Data in Cross-Country Studies: Examples from the OECD's LinkEED 2.0 Network.

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Dr Maria Yanotti on Housing: 2026 AGM - ONLINE ONLY - Speaker: Maria Yanotti

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 23, 2026, 5:30 pm

Speaker: Maria Yanotti

Join us for an insightful discussion on one of Tasmania's most important economic and social issues: housing.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Maria Yanotti, Tasmanian Chair of the Women in Economics Network (WEN) and Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania.

A recognised expert in housing and social issues, Maria has published extensively in the field and has served as an academic adviser to the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (now Housing Australia). Most recently, she was featured on the ABC podcast It's the Economy, Stupid, discussing the future of home prices and the housing market.

Following Maria's presentation, the Tasmanian Branch of the Economic Society of Australia will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Members and non-members alike are warmly invited to attend, hear about the Society's activities, and be part of the conversation about the year ahead.

This event will be held online and is free to attend. Registration is required to receive the joining link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Book launch: Power in Numbers: Australian Women in Economics

Date: Friday Sep 25, 2026, 7:15 am

From: Central Council

We would be delighted if you could join us for breakfast at the National Press Club in Canberra to celebrate the launch of Power in Numbers: Australian Women in Economics.  At the launch, ACT Women in Economics co-chair Alicia Mollaun will be in conversation with authors Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray, as well as six of the women who are featured in the book...

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Welcome to ESA Tasmania

Welcome to the Tasmanian Branch of the Economic Society of Australia

The Economic Society of Australia (Tasmania Branch) Inc. (ESA-TAS) is one of seven state/territory based branches which comprise the Economic Society of Australia.

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