End of Year Event 2021 at the Ship Inn

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Dec 9, 2021, 5:30 pm

After yet another year of Zoom events, the Queensland Branch of the Economic Society of Australia, in a joint event with Women in Economics Network (Qld) and Young Economists Qld, is holding a live event so that members can meet and catch up on the year that was.

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'Australia remade: a country fit for the age of disruption' - Young Economists Qld Event, 5:30pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday 7th December, 2021

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Dec 7, 2021, 5:30 pm

Join the Young Economists (YE) for their first in-person event in two years alongside an expert panel discussing how we can build an Australian economy fit for the modern world.

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Climate Action: What do Economists think? - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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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

From: Central Council

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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WEN Professional Development Webinar - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Nov 22, 2021, 11:30 am

From: Central Council

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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Women in Economics Virtual Retreat 2021 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Nov 15, 2021, 3:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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Early insights into gender impacts of COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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What needs to happen to make gender equality a reality in Queensland? - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Oct 19, 2021, 5:00 pm

WEN Queensland invites you to join an online forum to provide feedback for a new Queensland Women's Strategy.

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Cost Benefit Analysis

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Oct 15, 2021, 12:30 pm

A discussion on including social impacts in CBA, the current challenges preventing it being incorporated and practical solutions for consideration.

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"Applied Economics in the Private Sector" – Young Economist’s QLD Online Event - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 29, 2021, 5:00 pm

The Queensland Young Economists event, Applied Economics in the Private Sector, is the second in a two part series discussing the application of economics in both government and industry settings. In this event, we will have Economists from Accenture, AEC Group and Blueprint Institute present case studies on how they have used economics in practice.

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WEN Qld – Lights, Camera, Pandemic? The Australian film industry featuring COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: WEN Event

Date: Tuesday Sep 21, 2021, 5:00 pm

The Queensland branch of the Women in Economics Network invites you to a free webinar about the business of show business: Lights, Camera, Pandemic? The Australian film industry featuring COVID-19.

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Young Economists Network - Debate - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Sep 16, 2021, 6:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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Women's economic wellbeing in older age - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Sep 9, 2021, 1:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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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

From: Central Council

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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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

From: Central Council

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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2021 Queensland Economics Winter School

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Wednesday Jul 21, 2021, 7:45 am

The Economic Society of Australia (Qld), in association with the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH), University of Queensland (UQ) invites you to participate in the 2021 Queensland Economics Winter School at UQ Business Centre in Brisbane City.

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Australian Conference of Economists (Virtual) - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Jul 12, 2021, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

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.

National Webinar with Mr Philip Lowe, Governor, RBA - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Jul 8, 2021, 12:30 pm

From: Central Council

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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ESA Queensland Annual General Meeting 2021 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Jun 1, 2021, 5:30 pm

The AGM of the Economic Society of Australia (Qld) will be held Via Zoom.

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2021 Annual General Meeting Women in Economics Qld Network - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Jun 1, 2021, 5:00 pm

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2021 Young Economist Annual General Meeting - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday May 31, 2021, 5:00 pm

The Young Economists Society (QLD) welcomes members to our 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held via Zoom on Monday 31 May 2021 commencing at 5.00pm.

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What the Budget Means for Women - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday May 17, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

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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Applied Economics in the Public Sector - Young Economist's QLD Online Event - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday May 12, 2021, 5:00 pm

The application of economic theory and techniques differs greatly between Economist roles. The Young Economists QLD aim to provide a greater understanding into how economics is applied in practice within the public and private sector, as part of a two-part webinar series.

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WEN Qld - Can Australian Media Survive Without Advertisers: The future of news - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday May 6, 2021, 5:00 pm

WEN Qld - Can Australian Media Survive Without Advertisers: The future of news

The Queensland branch of the Women in Economics Network and the Centre for Behavioural Economics, Society and Technology (BEST) at QUT invite you to a free webinar Can Australian Media Survive Without Advertisers: The future of news.

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2021 WEN QUEENSLAND MENTORING PROGRAMME LAUNCH EVENT

Event Type: WEN Event

Date: Thursday Apr 22, 2021, 9:30 am

Our 2021 WEN Qld Mentoring Programme launch event, where mentors and mentees will officially meet in person for the first time to symbolically establish the beginning of their mentorship, will take place on 22nd April 2021 at 09:30 am. Queensland Productivity Commission is supporting this initiative and will be providing a venue and catering. Registration will be necessary for catering purposes. 

NB This invitation is only open to the selected participants in the WEN Qld Mentoring Programme

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