602 3 8 October

The RBA is hosting a Zoom webinar to help Year 12 students prepare for exams across Australian states. The session is also a great opportunity for teachers to see strategies for developing economic communication skills and using economic terminology effectively. The webinar will be recorded for later access.

More details can be found on the RBA Education website.]]> url https://www.rba.gov.au/education/special-events-students/economic-update-webinar.html 2025-09-18 21:45:00 600 3 We are proud to present another full day of Professional Development to enrich your Economics teaching.
  • Face to face – University of Queensland
  • Online, for our regional and remote members
  • Economics Society of Australia Queensland / QETA scholarships available to cover flight costs for regional and remote teachers – email info@qeta.com.au for more details 


Teachers will have an opportunity to:
  • Upskill and update their knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment
  • Participate actively by asking questions – coordinated online experience if you are regional 
  • Increase communities of practice
]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/event-rsvp/from-chaos-to-clarity-the-power-of-economics-education-conference-august-2025/ 2025-08-07 23:00:00 599 3 An excellent PD on of tariffs and trade policy: deepen your understanding for Unit 3 ESA QLD is partnering with Brisbane Dialogues to convene a discussion of tariffs and trade policy on Wednesday evening, 20 August 2025, at the Tivoli, Fortitude Valley. Former Queensland Attorney-General Walker will moderate the conversation, which will also include Dan Ryan, Founder, National Conservative Institute of Australia, general counsel/lawyer, board director and China expert. Cost is $70 which includes light food. You can find the details of the event and book tickets via the link]]> url https://events.humanitix.com/a-big-dialogue-tariffs 2025-08-07 23:00:00 597 3 latest CPI figures came a bit lower than some expected and much closer to the bottom end of the RBA target rate.

From ABC: 
Australian Bureau of Statistics data show consumer prices rose 0.7 per cent over the June quarter and 2.1 over the past year. The Reserve Bank's preferred "trimmed mean" measure came in at 0.6 per cent for the quarter and 2.7 per cent for the year. The bank was expecting an annual reading of around 2.6 per cent, with the result roughly in line increasing the chances of an interest rate cut when the RBA board next meets on August 12.]]> url https://youtu.be/lp0tR3VznH0?si=gUDS2lLCEHpGFGNh 2025-07-31 04:05:11 596 3
When: Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: From 12.00pm until 1.00pm AEST (Time Converter)
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free of Charge - register below

From ESA:

Rapid changes in technology and in the preferences of firms and households are features of the Australian economy, nowhere else more so than in the payments system. How are central banks, including the RBA, thinking about the future of money, both digital and physical cash? What could be the role of central bank digital currencies, stablecoins and tokenised bank deposits in supporting innovation, and what are the financial stability risks? And how could the demand for physical cash evolve in the future? 

You are invited to join us for this webinar during which we are fortunate to have Assistant Governor Brad Jones (Financial System) and Assistant Governor Michelle McPhee (Business Services) from the Reserve Bank of Australia discuss these issues with Professor Richard Holden (UNSW).

]]> url https://esacentral.org.au/event/64140/the-future-of-money-online-only 2025-07-30 14:00:00 591 3 We are proud to present another full day of Professional Development to enrich your Economics teaching.
  • Face to face – University of Queensland
  • Online, for our regional and remote members
  • Economics Society of Australia Queensland / QETA scholarships available to cover flight costs for regional and remote teachers – email info@qeta.com.au for more details 



Teachers will have an opportunity to:
  • Upskill and update their knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment
  • Participate actively by asking questions – coordinated online experience if you are regional 
  • Increase communities of practice
]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/event-rsvp/from-chaos-to-clarity-the-power-of-economics-education-conference-august-2025/ 2025-07-17 03:57:46 590 3 Week commencing 21 July, we will kick-off our first online communities of practice event. This has attracted great interest due to the pending endorsement deadline for IA1 and IA2. If you are interested in attending this session and haven’t previously registered interest in our community of practice, please get in touch at info@qeta.com.au. In-person events also kick-off soon!

23 July - Bridging the gap between Years 8-9 and senior pathways in Economics, register here T'Chat - EcoBus intro Year 8-9 23 July ]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/event-rsvp/tchat-ecobus-intro-year-8-9-23-july/ 2025-07-17 03:55:52 589 3
Over 2,500 students from across QLD have signed up to compete in this year’s Economics competition. It is bigger than ever! Have you registered your school? For those already registered – you will receive more details this week to register individual students, with details on the Digiexam platform. This year, teachers invigilate online. If you haven’t registered – get in quick! QETA - UQ Student Economics Competition

 ]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/events/uq-qeta-economics-competition/ 2025-07-17 03:54:54 583 3
Tax time tips for your industry

Need help with deductions? The ATO has tailored occupation guides showing:
• what you can claim
• income you must declare
• records you need to keep.
Visit www.ato.gov.au/teacher

Keep good records

To claim work-related expenses, you must:
• pay for it yourself (not reimbursed)
• ensure it relates to earning your income
• keep records, like receipts with full details.
Use the myDeductions tool in the ATO app. More at ato.gov.au/keepingrecords

Claiming donations

You can claim donations if they are:
• to a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
• true gifts (no benefit in return)
• supported by records like receipts.
Check conditions at ato.gov.au/giftsdonations

Stay safe from scams

ATO scams peak at tax time. Protect yourself by:
• using the ATO app and my.gov.au
• never clicking suspicious links
• setting myID to the highest strength.
Remember: Stop. Check. Protect. More at ato.gov.au/scams ]]> url https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/guides-for-occupations-and-industries/r-z/teachers-and-education-professionals-income-and-work-related-deductions 2025-06-18 00:10:30 580 3 Econometrica, will delve into price discovery in auctions, a crucial concept in economics. He will explain how auctions aggregate dispersed information to reveal true values, using diverse examples. The seminar will cover the "winner's curse" and its pricing biases, then introduce the innovative "market order mechanism" for more reliable information discovery. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights into mechanism design and market microstructure from a leading expert, enriching classroom discussions on auction theory and market dynamics.





Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025

Time: 6pm and runs until approximately 7pm AEST (SYD/CBR/MEL)

Cost: Free of charge
]]> url https://esacentral.org.au/event/63659/price-discovery-in-auctions-how-different-types-of-auctions-aggregate-dispersed-information-online-only 2025-06-12 01:25:31 573 3
CoreLogic notes that home values across Australia have already risen 8.3% over the past 12 months, with particularly strong growth in cities like Perth and Adelaide. However, affordability remains a key barrier—mortgage repayments on a median-priced home still account for around 45% of household income, well above historical averages. While lower interest rates may stimulate buyer activity, factors such as cautious bank lending, subdued wages growth, and still-elevated interest rates compared to pre-COVID levels are likely to temper any significant upswing in housing values.

This may be a good time to introduce your seniors to (or refresh them on) the Transmission Mechanism of RBA Monetary Policy.  ]]> url https://www.corelogic.com.au/news-research/news/2025/rate-cut-will-support-housing-markets?cid=701Oa00000a3alSIAQ&utm_term=Content&utm_campaign=13857101-AU%20Property%20Pulse%2026%2F05%2F2025&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Dn7urEIelCZae2Sd2sj5Bt2rloAXgI 2025-05-27 01:33:36 572 3
This session takes a fascinating dive into A Short History of Economics, filled with engaging anecdotes you can bring straight into the classroom. We’re joined by Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, and Federal Member for Fenner.

A former ANU economics professor and published author, Andrew brings a unique blend of academic insight and real-world experience to the conversation. Don’t miss this chance to enrich your understanding of economic thought through the ages. ]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/event-rsvp/tchat-30-july/ 2025-05-27 01:26:30 571 3 Federal Budget T'Chat Alert!!

Join us for an engaging session that brings Economics in the Real World straight to your classroom. This week, we're joined by Nicholas Hordern, Senior Economist at EY, to unpack the Federal Budget 25–26 with the theme of "Cost of Living Relief at the Expense of Fiscal Repair."

This webinar will be a valuable resource for teachers preparing for the 2025 Economics Syllabus (Unit 4, Topic 2 and IA3), and it's also relevant for the 2019 syllabus. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Australia's fiscal landscape. ]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/event-rsvp/tchat-federal-budget-25-26-11-june/ 2025-05-27 01:24:17 562 3 QETA RBA Economics Student Event

17 July UQ Experience Day. Register here: UQ Student Day 2025

12 August Griffith University “Beyond Money” for Year 11 and Year 12 Students. Register here: QETA - Griffith University Beyond Money ]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/events/upcoming-events-calendar/ 2025-05-14 00:53:22 561 3
Register here T'Chat - Federal Budget 25-26

22 August – Annual Teacher Conference at UQ sponsored by ATOMI. The theme for this year’s conference is “From Chaos to Clarity: The Power of Economics Education”. QETA is calling for expressions of interest to speak at our Annual Conference. If you have engaging activities for topics within the senior Economics syllabus, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out via this form to express your interest ]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/events/upcoming-events-calendar/ 2025-05-14 00:47:49 558 3 Here's one with Dad, discussing how great it is that CPI is right where the RBA wants it...and here's one comparing housing debt in the 1990s to 2025. ]]> url https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisKohlerNews 2025-05-08 04:39:05 548 3 The Australian Economics Olympiad's The second seminar (5pm AEST, 26 April)
The AEO will be welcoming back one of the AEO 2022 National Winners, Samuel Brew. He is an undergraduate economics and maths student at UNSW with a passion for coding, startups, and building a better world. Since making the national team in the 2022 AEO, he has broadened and applied his knowledge of economics to his own research interests, understanding startups and markets, and to the everyday world around me so he can not just understand the policies governments enact, but critique them and start to design better ones.
Following an interview with Samuel, we will answer questions about the AEO 2025.
Zoom information for the second seminar:
Link Here
Meeting ID: 830 0501 1955
Passcode: 110836]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/go/e/s8MjEvMTgwNy80MDQvSzZBUWZkSkR3MnlyQWJDalZMWWxqcGpDeGJNMDJiV0wvaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1czAyd2ViLnpvb20udXMlMkZqJTJGODMwMDUwMTE5NTUlM0Zwd2QlM0RSV0VTMGFrV3VtY2RCNXVlWXc3NWN6TDJ5Z1VqQ0EuMQ/ 2025-04-22 23:04:06 543 3 "Tax, Super + You" is your secret weapon for bringing a little spark to the classroom (and making lesson planning a breeze)! Packed with a treasure trove of resources, it’s designed to help economics and business teachers teach everything from tax and super to identity theft, running a business, and much more—all through practical, real-world examples. And yes, it’s all neatly aligned with the Australian Curriculum, as well as other syllabuses across the country.

Best part? These resources are free, easy to use, and developed by teachers for teachers. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or guiding students at home, "Tax, Super + You" has got you covered with high-quality materials that make learning about finances fun, engaging, and oh-so-relevant.

There's also the Tax, Super + You Competition meant to engage those with extra keen financial acumen and interests. 

Students in years 7–12: We want you to unleash your creativity and find a new way to tell us about tax and super, for your chance to win a share of $12,000 in prizes!            
Teachers: Empower your students with our specially created Teacher’s information — your guide to supporting your students to triumph in the competition.    
Check out our competition poster and download it today.       
 

The prizes



A $12,000 total prize pool awarded to winners and their schools: 
  • Junior category (years 7–9): The top 3 entries will win $1,000 each plus $1,000 for their school.
  • Senior category (years 10–12): The top 3 entries will win $1,000 each plus $1,000 for their school.


]]> url https://taxsuperandyou.gov.au/ 2025-03-26 02:49:12 542 3 Discover the amazing opportunities a degree in economics offers. Beyond Money: The Role of Economists in Modern Society highlights careers from finance to fighting poverty at the UN, to improving healthcare and education for vulnerable Australians. Economics opens doors and helps you make the world a better place!

Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025 
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Griffith University, Southbank Campus
Who should attend: Year 9-10 students
Costs: There is no cost involved for attending this event.]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/events/griffith-university-beyond-money/ 2025-03-26 02:40:12 541 3
UQ is inviting high school students to campus to learn about the field of economics, explore concepts and engage in interactive workshops and activities. Please see the flyer below.

Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
Time: 10am-1:30pm
Location: Modwest Building (11A), Room 120/121, UQ St Lucia campus
Who should attend: Year 10-12 students
Costs:
  • $5 per student for QETA members
  • $10 per student for non-QETA members
]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/events/university-student-days/ 2025-03-26 02:38:34 537 3 the next cash rate decision may be. ]]> url https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/labour/employment-and-unemployment/labour-force-australia/feb-2025 2025-03-20 04:43:57 534 3 NPR, 2025). What an interesting development. Politics/media aside, now is as good a time as ever to explain to the students how tariffs impact prices and quantity via the good old price mechanism model (aka supply and demand).

What do the US tariffs on Aussie steel mean for the US, and for Australia? What impact will "not retaliating" have on the circular flow of income? Aggregate Demand? 
These were some of the questions flying around this week throughout our economics staffrooms. 

I can't speak for anyone else, but "the tariff diagram" is one thing that I have to refresh my memory on annually so below is the video I usually use to sharpen things up, before I teach it to the students. ]]> url https://youtu.be/k8tIrsvQjXY?si=nnaPN_UkpSykIkUW 2025-03-13 04:03:47 533 3 UQ is inviting high school students to campus to learn about the field of economics, explore concepts and engage in interactive workshops and activities. 

Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
Time: 10am-1:45pm
Location: TBC, UQ St Lucia campus
Who should attend: Year 10-12 students
Costs:
  • $5 per student for QETA members
  • $10 per student for non-QETA members
]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/events/university-student-days/UQ is inviting high school students to campus to learn about the field of economics, explore concepts and engage in interactive workshops and activities. Please see the flyer attached. Date: Thursday 2025-03-13 03:55:43 526 3 th August 10am-12pm Griffth University, Southbank campus

Please note the date change for a fantastic student event which will ensure students choose Economics in senior! This event is aimed at students in Years 9-11 and is being held at Griffith’s Southbank Campus. Get your excursion forms at the ready for this one! Book your tickets here  QETA - Griffith University Beyond Money ]]> url https://www.qeta.com.au/event-rsvp/griffith-university-beyond-money-student-event/ 2025-02-26 01:13:56 508 3
Excerpt:
Once upon a time there was a happy Commonwealth. The people there were prosperous and enjoyed an enviable lifestyle. But deep down, they worried that their prosperity was a matter of luck. They knew that their prosperity would only continue to rise if each year they produced more stuff in every hour they worked. The great and good of this happy Commonwealth were so worried about its ability to keep increasing prosperity that they even founded a special priesthood called the “Stuff Divided by Time Commission”, which would periodically...]]> url https://www.westpaciq.com.au/economics/2025/01/productivity_fable_jan_2025 2025-01-28 04:03:26