JCU / QETA Townsville STUDENT Morning

THIS IS THE REGISTRATION FOR THE TOWNSVILLE LOCATION, FRIDAY 13 October

Students from Years 9-12 at school in all sectors are invited to attend this special James Cook University and QETA event, featuring key note presentations on Monetary policy and economic conditions by the Reserve Bank of Australia, and Regional cost of living by the Economic Society of Australia (Qld). This is accompanied by a fireside chat with Economists chaired by Diana Castorina of James Cook University, focusing on where an understanding of Economics can lead to as a career path, plus answering other student questions.

• There is no cost for students to attend this morning session. An online session is available for students who are regional of Cairns (Click for Yes)
• There is a limit of 50 students per school. Please click Yes to apply for a wait list to be contacted should seats become available.
• If your school is a QETA member, please LOG IN BEFORE registering your students.

This event is highly recommended for students studying Economics or those with an interest in public policy, politics, finance or business. It is also very useful for any student intending to aim for Management positions in their chosen career.

Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Time: 9am – 12 noon
What to bring: Students bring their own morning tea, notebooks and pens for notes. No phones. 
Venue: Townsville Campus of James Cook University

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