Teacher Immersion Event – 2025
The Reserve Bank’s eighth Teacher Immersion Event was held on Friday, 18 July 2025. This event provided an excellent opportunity for secondary school Economics teachers from across Australia to expand their knowledge of current economic issues and deepen their understanding of economic concepts. The event also provided an opportunity for teachers to engage in professional discussions with their peers and practising economists, including the Bank’s Ambassadors and guests from Treasury and the Productivity Commission.
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Welcome and Economic Update
Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter welcomes attendees to the Reserve Bank of Australia's 2025 Teacher Immersion Event and provides an update on economic conditions.
Full Employment
Research Manager (Economic Research) Thomas Cusbert discusses developments in the labour market and full employment.
Recent Developments in Trade and Tariffs
Senior Economist (Economic Analysis) Grace Taylor analyses developments in trade and tariffs.
Teaching Trade and Tariffs in the Classroom
RBA Educators Advisory Panel members Mary Pettinger and Chantal Young – both experienced teachers – share practical, hands-on activities for teaching trade and tariffs.
Fiscal Policy
Treasury Deputy Secretary (Fiscal Group) Damien White discusses Fiscal Policy and the federal budget process.
Productivity
Tim O’Brien, Research Economist at the Productivity Commission (PC), discusses the PC’s work and recent trends in productivity.
Student Survey Research
RBA Education Economist Emma Chow presents research on the factors influencing students’ decisions to study (or not study) economics.