Latest News
ACE 2026 - Hold the Date
ACE 2026 will be held in Canberra, ACT from 7-10 July 2026 at University of Canberra.
National Treasurer - Call for Nominations
On 12th August, our long term Secretary, and at the time, Treasurer Elect, Associate Professor Russell Ross, sadly passed away. Russell’s passing has left us heartbroken. In light of the vacant role of Treasurer and under the ESA Central Constitution [Sections 15(3) - 15(9)], the Call for Nominations is now open.
Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner
The Economic Society of Australia (WA) held its Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner on 27 August 2025 at the University Club of Western Australia.
Shann Lecture
On 3 September 2025 the Economic Society of Australia (WA) and UWA Economics Department co-hosted the 60th annual Shann Memorial Lecture. The Speaker was Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock, and her lecture was titled “Technology and the Future of Central Banking at the RBA”.
A Centennial History of the Economic Society of Australia
On 18 July the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch) teamed up with the 2025 Annual Conference of the History of Economic Thought Society of Australia to host a presentation by Dr. Alex Millmow titled “An Evolving Record: A Centennial History of the Economic Society of Australia”.
Events
ESA/WEN End of Year Sundowner
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Nov 26, 2025, 5:30 pm
We welcome members and non-members to join us for our end of year sundowner. Canapés will be served and drinks can be purchased at the bar.
View...IEA World Congress, Belgrade
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Monday Jun 22, 2026, 12:00 am
Welcome
Welcome to the WA Branch of the Economic Society of Australia.
In Western Australia we are active in bringing together economists in academia, government bodies, and industry to enable networking and the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
