Teacher Immersion Event – 2026
The Reserve Bank’s ninth Teacher Immersion Event was held on Friday, 10 July 2026. This event provided an excellent opportunity for secondary school Economics and Business teachers from across Australia to expand their knowledge of current economic issues and deepen their understanding of economic concepts. This in-person event provided an opportunity for teachers, and in particular those new to the field, to engage in professional discussions with their peers and practicing economists.
Resources
An Economic Update
Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter provides an update on economic conditions.
Inflation
Michelle Bergmann (Manager, Economic Analysis) delivers an overview of the drivers of inflation and current trends.
Newer Teacher Session – ‘Branching Out – Essentials for Teaching Senior Economics’
Peter Rickards (Manager, Public Education) speaks with RBA Educators Advisory Panel members Rhian Bilclough and Geoffrey O’Niell on the essentials for teaching senior economics (This session was not recorded, but slides are made available).
Experienced Teacher Session – Dual Mandate & Full Employment
Jack Harden (Economist, Public Education) steps teachers through the Dual Mandate & Full Employment and the RBA’s newest resources covering these topics.
Fiscal Policy
Damien White (Deputy Secretary, Fiscal Group) from Commonwealth Treasury discusses the budget process and fiscal policy.
Monetary Policy
Kate Hickie (Senior Manager, Monetary Policy Strategy) walks teachers through the objectives of, and trade-offs with, monetary policy.
Closing Remarks
Governor Michele Bullock gives her closing remarks at the RBA Teacher Immersion Event 2026.