Past Events
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Annual ESA National Awards and Prizes 2021 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Jan 28, 2022, 12:30 pm
Join ESA President, Danielle Wood, in a short online ceremony for the presentation of the 2021 Annual Economic Society Awards.
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View...Climate Action: What do Economists think? - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 pm
Climate change is arguably one of the most important and complicated economic and public policy challenges facing our generation. As NASA says, one of the complexities of climate change is that it is a global problem, felt on local scales. The IPCC 2021 climate change report and the recent UN 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) has served to intensify the policy debate here in Australia. In light of this, our National Women in Economics (WEN) committee has gathered together four female thought leaders and expert researchers to present their research and insights and engage in a panel discussion. Timing of this event is AEDT (timezone converter)
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View...2021 Tasmanian Economic Forum - Where to Next?
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Dec 3, 2021, 8:30 am
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View...2021 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture, by Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Nov 24, 2021, 6:00 pm
Navigating an Uncertain Future: Is Australia up to meeting the challenges and grasping the opportunities that await?
As Australia looks to rebuild after the health and economic devastation associated with the COVID pandemic, Martin Parkinson will explore some of the challenges and opportunities the nation will need to navigate. Note on timing: 6pm SYD/CBR/MEL/HOB, 5.30pm SA, 5pm QLD, 3pm WA
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View...WEN Professional Development Webinar - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Nov 22, 2021, 11:30 am
Negotiating flexible and remote work in a COVID-19 world and beyond: What do employees and employers need to know? The impact of the pandemic has triggered a large-scale shift in working arrangements among many professionals. Opportunities are opening up for employees to potentially negotiate new working arrangements, while at the same time, employers need to identify how to best support their employees and fulfil their organisation’s goals.
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View...Women in Economics Virtual Retreat 2021 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Nov 15, 2021, 3:00 pm
The ‘Virtual Retreat’ provides an opportunity for around 30-40 junior and mid career women economists to develop their networks, receive mentoring and strengthen their leadership and career decision making. Participants will be drawn from academia, government and the private sector.
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View...Early insights into gender impacts of COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 pm
The ACT Branch of the Women in Economics Network is pleased to host a webinar on the gender impact of COVID-19, featuring four contributors from September’s Special Issue of the Australian Journal of Labour Economics. Their research provides early analysis on some of the key economic issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and explores gender issues raised by the pandemic both directly in the labour market and indirectly through its effects on particular aspects of economic and social life.
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View...Young Economists Network - Debate - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 16, 2021, 6:00 pm
Following on from the ESA webinar 'Housing Affordability- Is the Great Australian Dream Out of Reach for Today's Young', the 2021 National Online Young Economist Network (YEN) Debate is scheduled to take place from 6pm AEST on Thursday, September 16th with the Debate topic focusing on the key question of.....
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View...Women's economic wellbeing in older age - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 9, 2021, 1:00 pm
While many people assume economics is all about money and finance, economists care about principles of equality, dignity, and respect. These are values that come to fore when examining women’s economic wellbeing in older age. This seminar will explore the emerging situation and public policy responses that can reduce the number of older women at risk of experiencing poverty, and move us closer towards a society that exemplifies the values we uphold. Growing numbers of often single older women are facing uncertain economic futures.
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View...Housing affordability: is the great Australian Dream out of reach for today's young? - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Sep 7, 2021, 12:00 pm
Despite a recession and a global pandemic, Australian house prices continue to reach new highs. How did we get here? Will today’s young Australians ever be able to afford to buy a house? What are the implications for economic and social outcomes? And what might be the policy changes that could make a difference? Our panel of expert economists will tackle one of the most pressing questions for Australia: how can we make houses more affordable? Timing of this event is AEST.
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View...2021 Annual General Meeting with Rana Roy
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Aug 19, 2021, 6:30 pm
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View...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
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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View...Australian Conference of Economists (Virtual) - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Jul 12, 2021, 12:00 am
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.
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National Webinar with Mr Philip Lowe, Governor, RBA - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Jul 8, 2021, 12:30 pm
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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View...What the Budget Means for Women - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday May 17, 2021, 12:00 pm
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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View...WEN Workshop: Writing for digital content - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Apr 15, 2021, 12:30 pm
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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View...WEN Professional Development - Apply Now - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Mar 5, 2021, 9:00 am
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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View...Policy Symposium: Educating the Next Generation of Economists - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Feb 9, 2021, 5:00 pm
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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View...2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Feb 8, 2021, 8:45 am
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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View...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
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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View...Annual General Meeting - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Dec 1, 2020, 6:00 pm
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View...Productivity reform in Australia and New Zealand: Barriers and opportunities - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Tuesday Nov 24, 2020, 12:00 am
The forum will bring together leading experts to discuss priority policy issues to improve productivity. The program features speakers across a broad range of policy areas as well as a panel discussion featuring the Chairs of the Australian, New Zealand, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australian Productivity Commissions.
View...Global Trade and Investment and COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Nov 4, 2020, 12:00 pm
What are the consequences and outlook for global trade and investment and for Australia in the context COVID-19 Join us for a discussion between Jenny Gordon (@DFAT ChiefEconomists), Heather Cotching (Acting Chief Economist, Austrade) and Kim Mundy (International economist, CBA), hosted by Lisa Elliston (The Treasury)
Timing of this event is AEDT.
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View...Economics, Psychology, Neuroscience: Behavioural economics from three perspectives - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Oct 29, 2020, 4:00 pm
Behavioural economics has cemented its place as an important discipline within the broader economics profession. It also follows a long tradition of economists borrowing from other fields of study. While economics has historically had strong links with political science, maths and data science; behavioural economics has opened the door to drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology, sociology and anthropology. Timing of this event is 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEDT
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View...2020 Young Economist Address and 2020 ESA Awards - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Oct 26, 2020, 5:30 pm
Annual ESA National Awards and the 2020 Young Economist Address: The Young and Economists in the Covid Era
In this talk, 2019 ESA Young Economist of the Year Professor Gigi Foster will share her research findings and reflections related to the Covid-19 crisis in Australia, focussing especially on what it means to be young and what it means to be an economist in Australia today. Times shown are AEDT.
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