WEN: Coffee Meet-Up

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Aug 26, 2025, 7:45 am

The Women in Economics Network in Victoria is excited to extend a warm invitation to our monthly coffee meet-up. This is a chance for members to catch up informally over a cup of coffee and meet fellow friends and economists.

The Future of Money - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Aug 20, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

Rapid changes in technology and in the preferences of firms and households are features of the Australian economy, nowhere else more so than in the payments system. How are central banks, including the RBA, thinking about the future of money, both digital and physical cash? What could be the role of central bank digital currencies, stablecoins and tokenised bank deposits in supporting innovation, and what are the financial stability risks? And how could the demand for physical cash evolve in the future? 

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ESA YP After-work drinks

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Aug 13, 2025, 5:30 pm

Join us for after-work drinks and a discussion featuring young economists and experts as they we explore the state of productivity in Australia.

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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Data-driven policy innovation: big data, better data, and AI

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Aug 13, 2025, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

The ESA Eminent Speaker Series A conversation with the University of Chicago's Professor Jens Ludwig, moderated by Tim Moore (Purdue).

2025 Corden Lecture

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Jul 24, 2025, 6:00 pm

Come join us for an engaging evening with Professor Paola Conconi from University of Oxford as she delivers the prestigious Corden Lecture. This in-person event promises to be enlightening and thought-provoking, covering a wide range of topics in economics and global affairs. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading experts in the field. Reserve your spot now!

For further details and registration please click here.

WEN: Coffee Meet-up

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Jul 24, 2025, 7:45 am

The Women in Economics Network in Victoria is excited to extend a warm invitation to you for an informal coffee meet-up.  This is a chance for members to catch up over a cup of coffee and meet fellow friends and economists, including this month's special guest, Natalia Southern, Managing Director at FTI Consulting. 

Price Discovery in Auctions: how different types of auctions aggregate dispersed information

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Jun 17, 2025, 5:30 pm

The Economic Society of Australia Victoria Branch join with Melbourne Business School in extending a warm invitation to this engaging seminar on price discovery in auctions.  Professor Songzi Du will speak on price discovery in traditional auctions, the winner's curse, and introduce a new auction design, the market order mechanism, and the problems it addresses to create more reliable information. 

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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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