1. Economic Society of Australia – Canberra Branch Inc. Address: 39-41 Geils Court Deakin ACT 2600 Postal Address: PO Box 11 Deakin West ACT 2600 Ph: 02 6260 3266 Fax: 02 6282 7191 Email: cec@goldweb.com.au Website: www.ecosoc.org.au

2. Objectives of the Society To encourage the study of economics and its application in Australia; To assist or participate in the training and professional development of economists as deemed appropriate; To promote the teaching and study of economics in secondary schools and colleges and in the training programs of other professions and occupations; To encourage informed public debate of economic questions; To co-operate with other Branches and the Central Council in the general work of the Society; To issue publications and other matter concerning the interests of members as may be practicable.

3. Membership Benefits 6-8 FREE TO MEMBER Seminars, with refreshments, per year; Reduced subscription prices for Economic Record and Economic Papers AND publications of interest to those in public policy areas; Distribution by e-mail notifying other events and information relating to economics and public policy issues; Reduced pricing for Conference of Economists, held annually – Gold Coast (2008); Contribution to next generation economists by support of Prizes and Awards to economics students enrolled at ANU, University of Canberra and ADFA.

4. Membership Statistics 283 Members (FY06/07); 18 Student Members; 6 Award recipients (free membership); 1 Life Member (Fred Argy); Gender Statistics – 60 Women: 223 Male

5. 2008 Committee President – Prof. Ann Harding, NATSEM Vice President – Glenys Byrne, Dept of Finance & Deregulation Treasurer – Leo Dobes, ANU Secretary – Colin Lyons, Dept. of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research Committee Members – William Coleman, ANU Jon Kendall, Dept. of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research Hom Pant, ABARE Prem Thapa, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Agnes Walker, ANU

6. Economic Society of Australia – Canberra Branch Inc. Address: 39-41 Geils Court Deakin ACT 2600 Postal Address: PO Box 11 Deakin West ACT 2600 Ph: 02 6260 3266 Fax: 02 6282 7191 Email: cec@goldweb.com.au Website: www.ecosoc.org.au