A Letter from Trump's America

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Jun 12, 2025, 5:30 pm

Amy Auster has just returned from her homeland and will report on President Trump's radical economic program and how it is affecting the American economy including the currency, share and bond markets. She will speculate on what might happen next and how Trump's economic policies will affect the Australian economy. With a wealth of experience in policy advocacy Amy has just become the CEO with the new thinktank, The Policy Institute.

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WEN VIC - Padma Raman and Susanne Legena on attitudes and gender equality

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Jun 3, 2025, 5:00 pm

Join Padma Raman, Executive Director of the Office for Women at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Susanne Legena, CEO of Plan International Australia, to discuss the state of gender equality in Australia, attitudes to gender equality, and how to use these insights to  progress gender equality.

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ESA YP: Tracking changes in trade policy and industrial policy: working on the Trade and Assistance Review at the Productivity Commission

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday May 22, 2025, 5:30 pm

Join us for after-work drinks and an enlightening discussion featuring young economists and experts as they delve into the evolving landscape of trade and industrial policy.

Drawing on insights from the Trade and Assistance Review at the Productivity Commission, our speakers will examine the challenges and opportunities presented by developments in trade and tariffs, providing a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of policy transformation. 

This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to mingle with fellow young economists, expand your professional circle, and enjoy a delightful evening in good company. 

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WEN: Coffee Meet-up

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday May 22, 2025, 7:45 am

The Women in Economics Network in Victoria is delighted to invite you to an informal coffee meet-up on in the city to catch up with fellow friends and economists, including this month's special guests, Executive Directors at the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance, Miranda Forehan and Teresa Stewart.

The 2025 - 2026 Victorian State Budget Review

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday May 21, 2025, 12:30 pm

In May the Victorian Government will deliver its 2025-26 Budget. What are the policy priorities for the budget by the Allan Government, and what does the budget say about the state of the Victorian economy?

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24th Annual Stan Kelly Lecture 2025

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday May 20, 2025, 5:15 pm

The Economics Society of Australia Victoria Branch invites you to attend a two-course sit-down diner at the 2025 Stan Kelly lecture being delivered by Dr Ken Henry AC FASSA FAIIA. Dr Henry will reflect on the role of the economist in securing the nation's future.

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The memoirs of a multi-faceted economist

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday May 6, 2025, 5:30 pm

Join us for an enlightening evening as the Economics Society of Australia Victorian Branch presents a distinguished talk by Rodney Maddock - a seasoned economist whose career spans the academic, governmental, and private sectors. With decades of hands-on experience, Rodney will share invaluable insights into the world of economics, highlighting not only the challenges but also the tremendous opportunities that arise when theory meets practice.

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Panel Discussion - The Impact of Trump's Tariffs - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Apr 24, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

The tariffs announced on April 2^nd have disrupted many firms' strategies and thrown financial markets into chaos. Further announcements have increased tariffs on China and reduced other tariffs pending negotiations. What will be the impact of greater uncertainty and volatility on world trade, business investment in Australia, the US and China and other macroeconomic variables?

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Where Have All the Economics Students Gone - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

The size and diversity of the economics student population has declined sharply since the early 1990s, raising concerns about economic literacy in society and the long-term health of the economics discipline. Interest in studying economics at university is low, even for those who studied economics in Year 12.

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Globalization and the Environment - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

For many countries, the race to net zero interacts in complicated ways with trade policy. There has long been research on how globalisation and international economic policy affect the environment: How do tariffs affect greenhouse gas emissions? Does globalisation cause a “race to the bottom” in environmental policy?

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Policy Versus Politics: Why Voters Hate Good Economic Policy

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Apr 2, 2025, 5:30 pm

Join us for an engaging evening with renowned economist Stephen Koukoulas as he delves into the intricate relationship between economic policy and political strategy. In this timely talk, Koukoulas will provide a critical analysis of the state of the economy and provide a critical analysis of the upcoming federal budget as we approach the election period.

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Great Game On

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Mar 26, 2025, 5:30 pm

Come along for an insightful talk on the modern 'Great Game'. The 'Great game’ refers to an old idea from the 19th century – a shorthand for British and Russian imperial competition in Eurasia, mainly based on thinking by the British that the Russians were after India. An idea with little validity but a widely accepted phenomenon. This talk will explore the parallels between the 19th century 'Great game' and today's geopolitical landscape. The new game is between China and the US – and Eurasia is the hinge. 

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PANEL: Housing Affordability and Housing Policy: Where to Next? - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

Australia is in the grips of a housing crisis, driven by rising costs in construction, the adjustment to working-from-home, and other factors. Rental affordability has worsened in the last few years, and rental affordability had been growing worse for the bottom quintile of earners over the last decade. 

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A Better Australia

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Mar 5, 2025, 5:30 pm

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Déjà vu debt crisis? Better call Saul

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Mar 5, 2025, 11:30 am

The Economics Society of Australia Victorian Branch invites you to attend a two-course sit-down lunch with Saul Eslake. Saul will discuss the Victorian state debt.

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Australia's Energy Future: Where Are We Headed? - ONLINE ONLY

Date: Thursday Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

Seminar Series on Energy Transition - Session Two

The Australian electricity sector is undergoing a transformation. Our energy demand is growing, and critical policy and investment decisions are needed to ensure our energy future is reliable, sustainable and affordable. With the 2025 federal election on the horizon, decisions made now will shape the nation’s economy, infrastructure and workforce for decades to come. They will also have budgetary outcomes for successive governments to come.

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AI in Recruitment: Risks of Discrimination

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 26, 2025, 5:30 pm

Dr Sheard speaks on the use of AI in Recruitment and the impact these systems have on algorithm-facilitated discrimination in hiring. 

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POSTPONED Electricity Price Trends and Energy Wallet - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Feb 20, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

This event is postponed - the new date will be advised as soon as possible

Seminar Series on Energy Transition - Session One

The energy transition is unfolding rapidly. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recently published a 10-year outlook for residential electricity prices, with a focus on projecting how each cost component might change over the next decade. Beyond just examining electricity costs, the analysis also considers how households' total energy costs (or their 'energy wallet’) will change as they electrify transportation, heating and cooking, transitioning from other fuel sources to electricity.

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Working from Home and the Gender Wage Gap, Alison Preston, UWA - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 12, 2025, 11:00 am

From: Central Council

Join us for this webinar during which Alison Preston examines the impact of working at home on the wages of men and women using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. 

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AGEW 2025

Date: Thursday Feb 6, 2025, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

The 8th Australian Gender Economics Workshop (#AGEW2025) is hosted by the University of Wollongong in partnership with the Women in Economics Network and is organised by Alfredo Paloyo. The workshop will take place on 6‒7 February 2025 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Wollongong is in Dharawal Country.

WEN VIC Breakfast Event: Gatekeepers and norms: barriers to achieving gender equality

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Dec 12, 2024, 8:30 am

The Women in Economics Network (WEN) Victoria branch invites you to join us for breakrast on Thursday 12 December to explore some of the barriers to achieving gender equality. Join Dr Marina Gertsberg from Melbourne University and Sruthi Srikanthan from Deloitte Access Economics as they discuss the impacts of biased gatekeepers and gender norms in achieving gender equality.

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Green Innovation and Climate Policies, David Hémous - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Dec 2, 2024, 7:00 pm

From: Central Council

Climate change already has a negative impact on the environment and our societies, and this impact will get worse over the course of this century.

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Zoning and housing supply: empirics in search of a theory

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Nov 27, 2024, 5:30 pm

Dr Helm surveys and appraises theories of new housing supply in order to help interpret the empirical record in relation to zoning, outlining open questions in the search for a coherent theory of supply. 

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2024 Freebairn Public Lecture - Central Bank Reviews: An International Comparison

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 pm

2024 Freebairn Public Lecture - Central Bank Reviews: An International Comparison

Why are central banks reviewed? Independence requires accountability which requires evaluation. From the Svennson Review of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in 2001 to the Bernanke Review of the Bank of England in 2024, most central banks in developed countries have been reviewed, but the formats and frameworks differ. This lecture will discuss significant evaluations of central banks internationally. 

ESA YP End of Year Event - Diminishing Returns Pub Crawl

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Nov 20, 2024, 5:30 pm

Join the ESA Young Professionals for our end of year event as we seek to pre-empt the Christmas rush of events and celebrations.  This year, we’ll be going on a Diminishing Returns Pub Crawl – what does that mean? 

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