Revenue Summit

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Wednesday Oct 17, 2018, 9:30 am

The Australia Institute is holding a Revenue Summit in Canberra on 17 October to assess public spending needs and address the available revenue raising options to meet them. 

Experts? Who needs ‘em?

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Wednesday Sep 12, 2018, 12:00 pm

Promoting the Value of Expertise in Decision-Making in Australia’s Future

Women in Economics - Male and Female Competitive Behaviour

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Sep 11, 2018, 5:30 pm

The Economic Society of Australia and Women in Economics Network ACT invite you to a presentation on Male and Female Competitive Behaviour. 

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Economic Growth in the Modern World

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Aug 23, 2018, 12:00 pm

Please come to hear A/Prof Yap who will be talking about the Korean economy and related issues with the ESA (ACT).

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Value Capture Conference

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Monday Jul 9, 2018, 8:30 am

We are pleased to invite you to the one-day conference, Value Capture: Making Sense of Policy Options, to be held in Canberra on 9 July 2018

WEN Event: Economics with equal contributions: why does diversity in economic policy making matter?

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Jun 13, 2018, 7:30 am

The Economic Society of Australia and WEN Network ACT invite you to a Special Women in Economics breakfast panel event sponsored by The Treasury to hear from some of the leading economic policy minds in Canberra to discuss the challenges and benefits in bringing a range of perspectives to the table.

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Belated Federal Budget Babble and State Budget Bets

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday May 24, 2018, 6:00 pm

The Economic Society of Australia and Young Economists Network ACT invite you to a Young Economists Social Event at Molly in Canberra.

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Women in Economics Federal Post Budget Address

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday May 23, 2018, 12:00 pm

Please join us for the Women in Economics Federal Post Budget Address, to be held in Canberra on 23 May 2018 at The National Press Club.

Federal Budget Breakfast 2018

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday May 11, 2018, 7:15 am

The Economic Society of Australia ACT invites you to to attend its public Federal Budget Breakfast briefing by Saul Eslake.

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Women in Economics - Where to Now?

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Mar 15, 2018, 6:00 pm

The Economic Society of Australia and Women in Economics Network ACT invite you to a presentation on the economic outlook.

With thanks to our Sponsor:

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Social Security Reform: Revisiting Henderson, Poverty and Basic Income

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Thursday Feb 15, 2018, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

Conference focusing on how the social security system can more effectively respond to issues of poverty and inequality. Over the course of two days, a variety of speakers will cover what key changes have taken place since the 1970s and the Henderson Poverty Inquiry - to the labour market, families and to the position of vulnerable groups - and will assess the effectiveness of how social security has responded. It will also canvas different options for reform, including proposals for some kind of a basic income in Australia. Register Now

'Surviving Canberra' an end of year celebration

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Dec 12, 2017, 6:00 pm

Please join us to celebrate a fantastic inaugural year for the Women in Economics Network in Canberra.  

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Economics Society of Australia (ACT) Christmas Drinks

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Dec 7, 2017, 6:00 pm

The Economic Society of Australia (ESA) ACT invites you to its Christmas Drinks night, where we will reflect on the year that was and consider the year to come.

The venue is the beautiful and relaxing facility at Old Parliament House.

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AGM and Annual Dinner with Dr Gigi Foster

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Nov 16, 2017, 6:15 pm

Our speaker for this year is Dr Gigi Foster, Associate Professor University of NSW, who will be speaking on the topic: Ethics in Economics

Come along to the AGM and have a say in the direction of the ESA(ACT) and vote for the new committee and share your ideas.

To access the 2017 AGM documents at our web site 'LOGIN' to the member portal and click on 'My Documents'.  Then click on the folder titled 2017 AGM.  If you are experiencing any difficulty in accessing the 2017 AGM folder please contact the Secretariat at admin@esaact.org.au or ring 0408 492 405. 

If you plan on only attending the AGM and not the Annual Dinner please RSVP the Secretariat at admin@esaact.org.au.

A reminder that postal/email votes and proxies are due to the secretariat by 5pm Monday 14 November and that only financial members of the Economics Society (ACT) are eligible to vote at the AGM.

Click here to renew your membership if you not currently a financial member.

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Informal Networking Event - Topic for discussion: When will Australian economic research win a Nobel Memorial Prize?

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2017, 6:00 pm

The ACT branch of the Economics Society invites you to come and join them at the Highball Express for a casual drink and a chat, and network with other economists.

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Economic Policy and Growth with Professor Gary Banks AO

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Oct 18, 2017, 12:30 pm

The Economic Society of Australia (ESA) ACT branch invites you to a presentation on the role of economics and economists in government, and the challenges in developing good policy for fostering economic growth.

Click here to download a flyer for this event.  

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from an economist who was awarded the Economic Society of Australia’s inaugural Distinguished Public Policy Fellow Award.

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Is good public policy an endangered beast?

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Oct 17, 2017, 5:30 pm

The ACT branch of the Women in Economics Network invites you to join Karen Chester, Deputy Chair of the Productivity Commission, to hear her reflections on what’s missing in action in public policy today. 

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History of Economic Thought Society of Australia Conference 2017

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Monday Sep 25, 2017, 5:00 pm

From: Central Council

The 2017 conference of the History of Economic Thought Society of Australia will be held in Canberra, at University House of the Australian National University, over the 26th and 27th of September.

China Update with Professor James Laurenceson

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 13, 2017, 12:30 pm

The Economic Society of Australia (ESA) ACT branch invites you to a presentation on current economic trends in China, and why they matter for the Australian and global economy.

Click here to download a flyer for this event.  

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from an economist whose research has been published in leading scholarly journals including the China Economic Review and the China Economic Journal.

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WEN Event – Women in Economics and Public Policy

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Aug 15, 2017, 7:30 am

The ACT branch of the Women in Economic Network (WEN) is pleased to present a conversation with two of Canberra’s prominent female economists working in public policy, sponsored by Deloittes.  

The panellists will provide insights on how they have made it to the top in their respective professions, the barriers they have faced getting there and why diversity is important. They will also provide their perspectives on the role that economics plays in public policy decision making.

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Game of Mates with Dr Cameron Murray

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Jul 17, 2017, 12:30 pm

The ACT Economic Society of Australia, ACT Branch,  invites you to attend a presentation on how economic policy in Australia may be thwarted by grey corruption as discussed in the book called 'Game of Mates: How Favours Bleed the Nation'.

Click here to download a flyer for this event.  An autographed copy of Cameron's latest book will be available to purchase following the presentation.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to hear from an economist with a passion for improving society.

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Dinner with Dr John Williams

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Jun 29, 2017, 6:30 pm

The Economic Society of Australia, ACT branch, invites you to join us for an intimate dinner with Dr. John Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

Click here to download a flyer for this event.  Please note that this event has very limited places; availability is not guaranteed; and dinner is at attendees expense.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with Dr Williams personally.

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Trumpeconomics with Darren B Nelson

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Jun 16, 2017, 12:00 pm

The ACT Economic Society of Australia, ACT Branch,  invites you to attend a presentation on Trumpeconomics with Darren Nelson, who will share his insights on the policy direction that the Trump administration is pursuing.

Click here to download a flyer for this event.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to hear from a former Trump campaign economist.

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Women in Economics Event – Professor Catherine L. Mann, OECD Chief Economist

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Jun 14, 2017, 9:00 am

Professor Mann will share her insights of being a female leader in the economics field.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to ask a distinguished female economist about her experiences as a global leader in one of the pre-eminent international organisations sponsored by PM&C and Treasury.

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Women in Economics - ACT Launch

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Mar 20, 2017, 12:15 pm

Please join us to launch the Women in Economics Network (WEN) with guest speaker Dr Luci Ellis Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Dr Ellis will share her perspectives on Women in the Economy and in Economics. 

With thanks to our Sponsor:

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