Date: Thursday May 28, 2026, 11:30 am
Productivity growth ensures future generations can live better and more prosperous lives than those that came before them. But Australia's productivity growth has stalled since 2016.
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Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 5:30 pm
If you are a woman in economics living in regional Queensland or too far from Brisbane to attend LinkedUp! in person, WEN Queensland is hosting its inaugural Online LinkedUp! for regional women in economics. We invite all regional women in economics to sign up, even if you aren’t a member. If you can’t make it to our in-person event, this event is for you!
View...Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, 5:30 pm
It’s time for another LinkedUp! The WEN Queensland branch invites you to join us for an informal networking evening. Come along to connect or reconnect with old and new WEN members. Both members and non-members of WEN Queensland are welcome to attend this event, but WEN members will be eligible for one free drink.
View...Date: Thursday May 14, 2026, 12:00 pm
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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View...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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Date: Thursday May 7, 2026, 11:30 am
REGISTER NOW for the Women in Economics Network (WEN) Annual Pre‑Budget Address at the National Press Club (Canberra).
As the Australian and global economy grapples with intensified geopolitical conflict, energy supply risks and stubborn inflationary pressures, this year’s Federal Budget faces a complex set of economic challenges and trade-offs. Three leading Australian economists – Dr Luci Ellis (Chief Economist at Westpac Banking Group), Jo Masters (Chief Economist at Barrenjoey Capital Partners) and Dr Aruna Sathanapally (CEO of the Grattan Institute) – will share their outlook for the Australian economy and their expert views on what’s needed in the upcoming Federal Budget.
View...Date: Tuesday Mar 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
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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View...Date: Monday Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 pm
The event will feature a panel of public and private sector economists who will share their reflections on life as an economist and provide insights on what employers are looking for in strong graduate applications.
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Date: Tuesday Mar 10, 2026, 5:30 pm
The Women in Economics Network (QLD Branch) is pleased to invite you to our International Women’s Day 2026 event on 10th March, featuring a keynote address by Danielle Wood on women’s economic participation.
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Date: Tuesday Mar 10, 2026, 5:30 pm
Prof Chuah will present on recent work on Intra-Household Power, Behavioural Frictions and Public Policy Design: Evidence from Maternal Health in Timor-Leste
View...Date: Monday Mar 9, 2026, 12:00 pm
The Women in Economics Network (‘WEN’) in collaboration with AMP invite you to a discussion and Q&A with three economics and business leaders:
View...Date: Thursday Mar 5, 2026, 5:00 pm
The Women in Economics Network (WEN), Economic Society of Australia (ESA) and Young Economists Network (YEN) South Australian branches invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day on Thursday 05 March at the Adelaide University with a special keynote by highly respected economic practitioner, media commentator, and keynote speaker Nicki Hutley.
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Date: Thursday Mar 5, 2026, 12:00 pm
Join us on Thursday 5 March for an insightful Q&A with Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission (PC), as we discuss the lessons she has learned throughout her career, with advice for those who are just starting theirs.
View...Date: Thursday Feb 26, 2026, 5:30 pm
WEN ACT's Grounds for Growth returns in 2026.
View...Date: Wednesday Feb 11, 2026, 8:00 am
Immigration policy is hard, involving difficult decisions and trade-offs. But, as Alan Manning – former chair of the UK's Migration Advisory Committee – makes clear, this doesn't mean that we can't do much better.
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View...Date: Wednesday Feb 11, 2026, 12:00 am
The Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW) is a premier conference dedicated to advancing gender economics in Australia. Now in its ninth year, AGEW is held in collaboration with the Women in Economics Network (WEN), and brings together a diverse mix of scholars and policymakers from both Australia and abroad.
View...Date: Friday Nov 21, 2025, 12:00 pm
The meeting is an opportunity to celebrate another busy year across WEN Branches and nationally, and we are excited that Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, will join us to provide her insights on the economic challenges facing Australia.
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View...Date: Thursday Nov 20, 2025, 7:45 am
The Women in Economics Network in Victoria is excited to extend a warm invitation to our final coffee meet-up for 2025. This is a chance for members to catch up informally over a cup of coffee and meet fellow friends and economists, including our November guest economist, Monique Champion.
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Date: Monday Nov 17, 2025, 4:00 pm
The Hub is an open-access website that gathers the data and academic research on “what works” to advance gender equality, and translates it into practical actions for businesses, policymakers and the wider community. It helps turn technical jargon into real world impact.
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Date: Thursday Nov 13, 2025, 5:30 pm
It’s time for another LinkedUP! The WEN Queensland branch invites you to join us for an informal networking evening. Come along to connect or reconnect with old and new WEN members.
View...Date: Thursday Nov 13, 2025, 5:30 pm
Join us for a night of networking and discussion at our end of year celebration for all economists. We will hear from our guest speakers, Luci Ellis and Janine Dixon for a panel discussion on The Outlook for Productivity, Incomes and Wellbeing in Australia.
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Date: Thursday Oct 23, 2025, 5:00 pm
Cherelle Murphy is EY Oceania’s Chief Economist, where she helps clients interpret the economic backdrop, providing timely insights and identifying risks and opportunities across the business cycle. She is a trusted advisor on economic and policy issues and publishes regularly.
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Date: Wednesday Oct 22, 2025, 6:00 pm
Join the Queensland Women in Economics Network for an engaging after-work event focused on the economic implications of persistent disparities in women’s health research and funding.
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Date: Monday Oct 20, 2025, 5:00 pm
The WA Women in Economics Network (WEN) invites ESA/WEN members to a wine and cheese event with Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission. This is an informal boardroom style event where we will hear from Danielle about her career and key insights she can offer to fellow economists over a glass of wine. WEN members will also have an opportunity to ask questions regarding her career and juggling work-life balance.
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Date: Wednesday Oct 8, 2025, 5:30 pm
Join the WEN New South Wales for an inspiring evening with Luci Ellis, Chief Economist of Westpac Bank, followed by an opportunity to network with your fellow WEN members.
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