Professional Members: Presentation by Ross Muir - Northern Australia

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Jul 28, 2022, 12:00 am

Professional Members of the Economic Society of Australia (ACT) are invited to attend a presentation by Ross Muir of Nexidel Consulting on Northern Australia. Further information can be found in the email invitation.

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21st Annual SAET Conference

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Saturday Jul 16, 2022, 12:00 am

The Australian National University are hosting the 21st Annual SAET Conference. 16 - 22 July 2022.

The 26th Australasian Teaching Economics Conference - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Thursday Jul 14, 2022, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

This year the Australasian Teaching Economics Conference (ATEC22) will be hosted by the Australian National University from July 14-15 2022. Given the ups and downs we’re still experiencing (and the resulting budget issues) the conference will again be held virtually over zoom, which also means a zero cost registration!

ESA (ACT) Economics of Drugs & Drug Policy

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Jul 11, 2022, 5:15 pm

The Economic Society of Australia (ACT) invites you to a presentation from Michael Pettersson MLA discussing the economics of drugs and drug policy. 

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ACE2022

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Sunday Jul 10, 2022, 8:00 am

From: Central Council

It is our pleasure to invite you to the Australian Conference of Economists (ACE) 2022 to be held from 10 to 13 July 2022 in Hobart, Tasmania as an in-person event.

Credible Economist Writing Competition: Winners Announcement - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Jun 28, 2022, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

In early 2022, NSW WEN announced a writing competition to empower female voices in economics. The competition is part of the Credible Economist blog series.

WEN received a competitive array of entries covering a wide range of topics. After a rigorous and difficult judging process, the judges selected the top 3 blogs and 3 honourable mentions from the entry list.

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Professor John Pitchford Memorial

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Friday Jun 24, 2022, 12:30 pm

Is the electricity market dead, or does it just smell funny? (In-person and online panel)

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Jun 22, 2022, 1:00 pm

From: Central Council

This is event is presented jointly by the Economic Society of Australia (QLD) and the University of Queensland. 

The energy transition is changing the nature of the whole value chain of electricity markets. Low- or no-carbon new generation technologies are dominated by fixed costs and have near-zero variable costs, while distributed technologies put more control in the hands of households who are less sophisticated and whose actions are less easily directed by market operators.

Panel Discussion: Independent Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday May 9, 2022, 5:30 pm

From: Central Council

You are invited to this national panel discussion on an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Both major parties have committed to a broad-based and independent review, and it has been recommended by the OECD and IMF.

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Starting a career in economics: stories from early and mid-career economists - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday May 3, 2022, 12:00 pm

We invite students studying economics at universities in the ACT to join us for the first event of the Women in Economics Student Mentoring Program as we speak to early and mid-career economists from a range of areas of economics.

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ESA (ACT) Economics of Funerals

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Apr 19, 2022, 5:30 pm

The ESA (ACT) invites you to our talk on the Economics of Funerals. This is a FREE event and canapes and drinks will be provided.

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ESA (ACT): A Pre-Election Discussion

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Apr 13, 2022, 5:30 pm

Interested in learning more about key economic policies at the centre of the next election? Come and join us for A Pre-Election Discussion, featuring members from two parties (Liberal and Labor) seeking to secure their positions up on Parliament Hill. It's sure to be a lively debate on economic policies between Andrew Leigh from the ALP and Kacey Lam-Evans from the Liberal Party.

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WEN webinar: Women’s under-representation in economics: Exploring the “confidence gap” - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Apr 8, 2022, 10:30 am

From: Central Council

Women’s under-representation in economics: Exploring the “confidence gap”

RBA research has found that female students, as well as students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, are falling in number in Australian schools’ economics classrooms. These student cohorts are also more likely to report a poor understanding of economics and have less confidence in their own proficiency in the subject.

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ABC/WEN Media Workshop - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Apr 7, 2022, 10:30 am

From: Central Council

One of the key goals of the Women in Economics Network (WEN) is to elevate the voices and views of female economists in the media and public arena. WEN is excited to collaborate with ABC The Business to provide an opportunity for WEN members to participate in a media workshop.

ESA (ACT): Budget Breakfast 2022 (Copy)

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Apr 4, 2022, 7:15 am

The ESA (ACT) would like to invite you to attend it's annual Federal Budget Breakfast briefing. This year's briefing is by Dr. Peter Hendy at the beautiful Commonwealth Club.

Q&A and Workshop event: Credible Economist Writing Competition - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 23, 2022, 10:00 am

From: Central Council

NSW WEN recently announced the inaugural writing competition as part of the Credible Economist series. Selected articles that best fit the evaluation criteria will receive prizes of up to $750. Submissions close on 1 April 2022.

To assist applicants in preparing submissions, NSW WEN will be holding a Q&A and workshop event.

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VIRTUAL - 5th Annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW 2022) - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Feb 10, 2022, 8:00 am

From: Central Council

Virtual attendance via Zoom - register here for the 5th annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2022), hosted by the Australian National University (ANU) and the Women in Economics Network (WEN). 

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VIRTUAL COURSE - Women's labour market, institutions and social norms - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 9, 2022, 9:00 am

From: Central Council

As part of the forthcoming Australian Gender Economics Workshop 2022, one of the keynote speakers, Professor Núria Rodríguez – Planas, from the City University of New York, Queens College, will give a 3 hour virtual course, via Zoom, on “Women’s Labour Market, Institutions and Social Norms.”

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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

From: Central Council

Join ESA President, Danielle Wood, in a short online ceremony for the presentation of the 2021 Annual Economic Society Awards.

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ESA (ACT) Christmas Drinks 2021

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Dec 16, 2021, 5:30 pm

The ESA (ACT) invites you to our Christmas Drinks.  Join us at the fun and Far East atmosphere of the Indian Accent restaurant.

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Climate Action: What do Economists think? - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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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

From: Central Council

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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ACT Annual Dinner with Jim Chalmers, Shadow Treasurer

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Nov 24, 2021, 6:00 pm

Our speaker for this year's Annual Dinner is Dr Jim Chalmers, Shadow Treasurer, who will be speaking on a topic of the ALP's Vision of the Australian economy 

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WEN Professional Development Webinar - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Nov 22, 2021, 11:30 am

From: Central Council

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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Women in Economics Virtual Retreat 2021 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Nov 15, 2021, 3:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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