Past Events
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Is the electricity market dead, or does it just smell funny? (In-person and online panel)
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Jun 22, 2022, 1:00 pm
This is event is presented jointly by the Economic Society of Australia (QLD) and the University of Queensland.
The energy transition is changing the nature of the whole value chain of electricity markets. Low- or no-carbon new generation technologies are dominated by fixed costs and have near-zero variable costs, while distributed technologies put more control in the hands of households who are less sophisticated and whose actions are less easily directed by market operators.
View...An Economic Perspective: WA’s Electricity Transformation Progress
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Jun 21, 2022, 5:00 pm
The Energy Transformation Strategy is entering Stage 2 with significant reforms foreshadowed including integration of DER, review of the Reserve Capacity Mechanism (RCM) to ensure appropriate incentives for generation and use, our access and economic regulatory system. Implementing changes in these areas will be critical in ensuring Western Australia has the energy we need in the right place.
Will the current structure, governance and culture of our system facilitate continued progress in efficiency and innovation and meet the needs of consumers?
View...Panel Discussion: Independent Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday May 9, 2022, 5:30 pm
You are invited to this national panel discussion on an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Both major parties have committed to a broad-based and independent review, and it has been recommended by the OECD and IMF.
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View...WEN webinar: Women’s under-representation in economics: Exploring the “confidence gap” - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Apr 8, 2022, 10:30 am
Women’s under-representation in economics: Exploring the “confidence gap”
RBA research has found that female students, as well as students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, are falling in number in Australian schools’ economics classrooms. These student cohorts are also more likely to report a poor understanding of economics and have less confidence in their own proficiency in the subject.
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View...ABC/WEN Media Workshop - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Apr 7, 2022, 10:30 am
One of the key goals of the Women in Economics Network (WEN) is to elevate the voices and views of female economists in the media and public arena. WEN is excited to collaborate with ABC The Business to provide an opportunity for WEN members to participate in a media workshop.
View...Economic Forum Breakfast
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Mar 1, 2022, 7:00 am
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View...Q&A and Workshop event: Credible Economist Writing Competition - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Feb 23, 2022, 10:00 am
NSW WEN recently announced the inaugural writing competition as part of the Credible Economist series. Selected articles that best fit the evaluation criteria will receive prizes of up to $750. Submissions close on 1 April 2022.
To assist applicants in preparing submissions, NSW WEN will be holding a Q&A and workshop event.
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View...VIRTUAL - 5th Annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW 2022) - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Feb 10, 2022, 8:00 am
Virtual attendance via Zoom - register here for the 5th annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2022), hosted by the Australian National University (ANU) and the Women in Economics Network (WEN).
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View...VIRTUAL COURSE - Women's labour market, institutions and social norms - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Feb 9, 2022, 9:00 am
As part of the forthcoming Australian Gender Economics Workshop 2022, one of the keynote speakers, Professor Núria Rodríguez – Planas, from the City University of New York, Queens College, will give a 3 hour virtual course, via Zoom, on “Women’s Labour Market, Institutions and Social Norms.”
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View...Annual ESA National Awards and Prizes 2021 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Jan 28, 2022, 12:30 pm
Join ESA President, Danielle Wood, in a short online ceremony for the presentation of the 2021 Annual Economic Society Awards.
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View...End of Year Sundowner 2021 - Women in Economics WA and Economic Society of Australia WA
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Dec 8, 2021, 5:30 pm
The ESA and WEN WA network invite you to attend our end of year sundowner drinks to celebrate the fantastic achievements we have made this year. This is a great informal event to catch-up with old friends and to make some new connections.
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View...Climate Action: What do Economists think? - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 pm
Climate change is arguably one of the most important and complicated economic and public policy challenges facing our generation. As NASA says, one of the complexities of climate change is that it is a global problem, felt on local scales. The IPCC 2021 climate change report and the recent UN 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) has served to intensify the policy debate here in Australia. In light of this, our National Women in Economics (WEN) committee has gathered together four female thought leaders and expert researchers to present their research and insights and engage in a panel discussion. Timing of this event is AEDT (timezone converter)
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View...2021 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture, by Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Nov 24, 2021, 6:00 pm
Navigating an Uncertain Future: Is Australia up to meeting the challenges and grasping the opportunities that await?
As Australia looks to rebuild after the health and economic devastation associated with the COVID pandemic, Martin Parkinson will explore some of the challenges and opportunities the nation will need to navigate. Note on timing: 6pm SYD/CBR/MEL/HOB, 5.30pm SA, 5pm QLD, 3pm WA
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View...WEN Professional Development Webinar - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Nov 22, 2021, 11:30 am
Negotiating flexible and remote work in a COVID-19 world and beyond: What do employees and employers need to know? The impact of the pandemic has triggered a large-scale shift in working arrangements among many professionals. Opportunities are opening up for employees to potentially negotiate new working arrangements, while at the same time, employers need to identify how to best support their employees and fulfil their organisation’s goals.
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View...Women in Economics Virtual Retreat 2021 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Nov 15, 2021, 3:00 pm
The ‘Virtual Retreat’ provides an opportunity for around 30-40 junior and mid career women economists to develop their networks, receive mentoring and strengthen their leadership and career decision making. Participants will be drawn from academia, government and the private sector.
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View...Early insights into gender impacts of COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 pm
The ACT Branch of the Women in Economics Network is pleased to host a webinar on the gender impact of COVID-19, featuring four contributors from September’s Special Issue of the Australian Journal of Labour Economics. Their research provides early analysis on some of the key economic issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and explores gender issues raised by the pandemic both directly in the labour market and indirectly through its effects on particular aspects of economic and social life.
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View...2021-2022 Western Australian State Budget Review
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Oct 21, 2021, 5:15 pm
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View...Young Economists Network - Debate - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 16, 2021, 6:00 pm
Following on from the ESA webinar 'Housing Affordability- Is the Great Australian Dream Out of Reach for Today's Young', the 2021 National Online Young Economist Network (YEN) Debate is scheduled to take place from 6pm AEST on Thursday, September 16th with the Debate topic focusing on the key question of.....
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View...Women's economic wellbeing in older age - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 9, 2021, 1:00 pm
While many people assume economics is all about money and finance, economists care about principles of equality, dignity, and respect. These are values that come to fore when examining women’s economic wellbeing in older age. This seminar will explore the emerging situation and public policy responses that can reduce the number of older women at risk of experiencing poverty, and move us closer towards a society that exemplifies the values we uphold. Growing numbers of often single older women are facing uncertain economic futures.
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View...Housing affordability: is the great Australian Dream out of reach for today's young? - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Sep 7, 2021, 12:00 pm
Despite a recession and a global pandemic, Australian house prices continue to reach new highs. How did we get here? Will today’s young Australians ever be able to afford to buy a house? What are the implications for economic and social outcomes? And what might be the policy changes that could make a difference? Our panel of expert economists will tackle one of the most pressing questions for Australia: how can we make houses more affordable? Timing of this event is AEST.
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View...More than a word: How can economics contribute to Indigenous Reconciliation? - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Jul 27, 2021, 11:00 am
Reconciliation Australia's theme for 2021, "More than a word", highlights the need to convert awareness into action:"For reconciliation to be effective, it must involve truth-telling, and actively address issues of inequality, systemic racism and instances where the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are ignored, denied or reduced."
This is a hybrid event which will be held in-person at Charles Darwin University as well as live-streamed via Zoom. Please indicate how you plan to join this webinar when registering. This is a a joint event between WEN, ESA and CDU.
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View...ESA WA Branch 2021 AGM and Dinner
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Jul 14, 2021, 5:30 pm
We invite you to join the ESA WA Branch 2021 Annual General Meeting and dinner on Wednesday 14th July 2021 at the Royal Perth Yacht Club.
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View...Australian Conference of Economists (Virtual) - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Jul 12, 2021, 12:00 am
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Australian Conference of Economists (ACE) 2021 to be held from 12 to 14 July 2021 as a fully virtual event.
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National Webinar with Mr Philip Lowe, Governor, RBA - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Jul 8, 2021, 12:30 pm
The Labour Market and Monetary Policy
The Economic Society of Australia (Qld) invites you to an important webinar address featuring Mr Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The link and passcode to join this webinar will be sent at 5.30pm on 7 July. Check your spam folder if it is not in your inbox.
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View...What the Budget Means for Women - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday May 17, 2021, 12:00 pm
The Women in Economics Network NSW Branch invite you to join our three incredible panellists – Nicki Hutley, Danielle Wood and Danielle Woolley - as we discuss what the Federal Budget means for women. Putting a gender lens on the Budget, we will cover a range of issues including superannuation, the gender pay gap, paid parental leave, violence against women and social policy issues.
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