RMIT Economics Seminar presented by Siqi Pan

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Friday Jun 5, 2026, 11:00 am

RMIT's Economics Seminar Series showcases a diverse range of research across key areas of economics, providing a platform for engaging with cutting-edge ideas and ongoing academic debates.

For further details please visit the event website here.

ESA Young Professionals - Book Club

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Jun 3, 2026, 5:30 pm

The Economic Society of Australia, Victoria’s Young Professional Network, invites you to our upcoming book club event.

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Downing Public Lecture - Presented by Professor Meredith Fowlie

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday Jun 2, 2026, 5:30 pm

The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and Department of Economics extend a warm invitation to hear Professor Meredith Fowlie, University of California, Berkely present the 2026 Downing Public Lecture - The Price of Power: Electricity Pricing for a Cleaner and Fairer Energy Future.  

For further details please visit the event website here.

Beyond Common Ground: Professor Daniel Aldrich discusses his new book

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday Jun 2, 2026, 4:30 pm

What if society could move past traditional “gray infrastructure” approaches - like seawalls and prisons - to address problems such as climate change, terrorism, and crime? Melbourne School of Population and Global Health are thrilled to announce that Professor Lisa Gibbs will be in conversation with Professor Daniel Aldrich to discuss his new book, Beyond Common Ground. 

For further details please visit the event website here.

CEDA Insights from the RBA - Address by Ian Harper AO

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday Jun 2, 2026, 10:00 am

Ian Harper AO, Non‑Executive Member of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Monetary Policy Board, will discuss current economic conditions and the economic outlook. The address will be followed by a Q&A session, inviting discussion and perspectives on how monetary policy and evolving global economic conditions affect the community, and the considerations informing the Board’s decisions.

For further details please visit the event website here.

Offshore wind development in Australia - ingredients and spices

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 2:00 pm

The Melbourne Energy Institute invites you to its third seminar in the Powering the Future series, presented by Dr. Daniel Machado from Iberdrola.

For further details please visit the event website here.

ESA Vic / WEN - Growth Mindset: Meeting Australia's Productivity Challenge

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 11:30 am

Join Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission and colleagues from the Productivity Commission as they discuss 

Australia’s productivity growth has stalled since 2016, threatening future prosperity. Join Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood and colleagues from the Productivity Commission as they speak on practical, incremental policy actions needed to revive productivity. Their discussion is structured around five key pillars: boosting economic dynamism, strengthening workforce skills, leveraging data and digital technologies, improving efficiency in care sectors, and accelerating the shift to cheaper, cleaner energy.

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RMIT Economics Seminar presented by Mitch Watt

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 11:00 am

RMIT's Economics Seminar Series showcases a diverse range of research across key areas of economics, providing a platform for engaging with cutting-edge ideas and ongoing academic debates.

For further details please visit the event website here.

CHE Seminar Series: Transgender economics

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Wednesday May 27, 2026, 12:00 pm

As part of our Monash Business School's vibrant research culture, they host a weekly seminar series. Visiting and invited researchers present current research relating to the economics of health and wellbeing, and the healthcare sector. Visitors are welcome to join these sessions where discussion and debate is encouraged.

For further details please visit the event website here.

Sustainable Development in International Economic Law

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday May 26, 2026, 5:30 pm

The Victorian Chapter of the International Law Association (Australia), in partnership with the Melbourne Journal of International Law, invites you to an in-person event on international economic law featuring three experts from academia and practice.

For further details please visit the event website here.

Crossroads: Australia’s Economic Future After the Oil Shock - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 2:00 pm

Australia is confronting a pivotal moment as the current oil shock reshapes expectations for growth, inflation, and labour market performance. This webinar explores how rising energy costs flow through households and businesses, the policy tradeoffs facing decision‑makers, and the divergent short‑ and long‑term pathways that could define the nation’s economic future. It highlights the key risks, structural choices, and resilience strategies that will determine how Australia navigates an era of global volatility.

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Eminent Speaker Series: Prof. Nick Bloom - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday May 14, 2026, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

This presentation will discuss how working from home has fared post-pandemic and what the future is. Using US and international data the presentation will show how hybrid working has become common post-pandemic for managers and professionals.

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LGBTQ+ Economists and Allies in Asia-Pacific (LEAP) Summit

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026, 12:00 pm

The LEAP Summit will provide a platform for voices and issues that are underrepresented in global LGBTQ+ and economic discussions, with a shared commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equity in workplaces, markets, and society.

Over two days, the LEAP Summit will showcase leading applied and empirical research, facilitate knowledge exchange between researchers, decision makers, and community organisations, with the aim of fostering lasting networks.

For further details and registration please click here.

WEN: Eminent Economist Coffee Catch Up

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026, 7:45 am

The Women in Economics Network in Victoria is excited to extend a warm invitation to you for the first coffee meet-up of 2026. This is a chance for members to catch up over a cup of coffee and meet fellow friends and economists, including this month's eminent economist, Amy Auster, CEO of Policy Institute Australia.

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The 2026 - 2027 Victorian State Budget Review

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday May 6, 2026, 12:30 pm

In May the Victorian Government will deliver its 2026-27 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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2026 Freebairn Public Lecture - Turning luck into pluck: Positioning Australia for an uncertain future

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday May 5, 2026, 6:00 pm

2026 Freebairn Public Lecture 

Please join us as Ms Allegra Spender MP, independent Federal Member for Wentworth, delivers the prestigious Freebairn Lecture.

Griffin Economic History Public Lecture

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Apr 30, 2026, 5:30 pm

Join University of Melbourne as Professor Hans-Joachim Voth, University of Zurich delivers the 2026 Griffin Economic Public Lecture. 

Roots of Extremism - Social Dynamics and the Long Shadows of History in the Rise of the Nazi Party

2026 Gourlay Ethics In Business Lecture

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Wednesday Apr 22, 2026, 6:15 pm

Trinity's first visiting Gourlay Professor for 2026 is Professor Gerry George. 

Professor George will deliver the first 2026 Gourlay Lecture on: Venture Meets Mission: Aligning People, Purpose, and Profit to Transform Society.

For further details please visit the event website here.

Asia-Pacific Meeting of the Economic Science Association 2026

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Apr 9, 2026, 2:00 pm

The meeting is hosted by the Department of Economics at The University of Melbourne and it will be held as an in-person event at the Parkville Campus.

For further details and to register please visit the event website here.

Society for Experimental Finance Asia-Pacific Conference 2026

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Wednesday Apr 8, 2026, 9:00 am

For further details and registration please click here.

Quandaries of the Tax System

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Mar 31, 2026, 5:30 pm

Join Evan for a focused examination of the key structural weaknesses in Australia’s tax system. The presentation will outline the nation’s reliance on personal income tax, the limited diversification of the tax base, and the distributional effects that favour wealth accumulation while placing greater pressure on lower‑income earners.

Drawing on behavioural, demographic and generational insights, Evan will provide a clear assessment of how current tax settings shape economic behaviour and intergenerational outcomes. This session offers a grounded perspective on how the system functions beyond headline figures.

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ESA YP Lawn Bowls

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Mar 24, 2026, 5:30 pm

Join us for after-work drinks and a discussion featuring young economists and experts as we explore public transport pricing in Australia.

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

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4th PhD Summer Institute in International Trade & Industrial Organisation

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Mar 19, 2026, 9:00 am

For further details please click here.

Eminent Speaker Series: Prof. Jesse Rothstein - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Mar 17, 2026, 1:00 pm

From: Central Council

How do neighborhoods and firms affect intergenerational mobility?

Children’s incomes tend to resemble their parents', a relationship that is particularly pronounced in higher-inequality societies like the United States. However, the mechanisms behind this intergenerational earnings transmission are not well understood. We use a new data resource to study intergenerational economic transmission in the U.S., focusing on two potentially important factors: neighborhoods and firms.

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Public Economics Forum - Affordable Specialist Care

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 pm

This Public Economics Forum, hosted by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, will showcase the latest Policy Issue of The Australian Economic Review on the topic of affordable specialist care, fee setting, and health equity. This forum is dedicated to non-GP medical specialists and the discussion aims to inform federal health reforms to ensure all Australians can access affordable, high-quality specialist care.

Join us for lunch and contribute to this vital discourse on affordable specialist care.

For further details and registration please click here.