Corporate Membership

The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies offers a Corporate Membership Program, which is open to private companies, public sector agencies, and other organisations.

By becoming a Corporate Member,Ìýyou are helping to promote high quality economic debate in South Australia; helping in raising awareness and understanding of economic issues; and ensuring a higher standard of economic analysis and policy formulation in South Australia.

Benefits for Corporate members

  • receipt of the Centre’s bi-annualÌýBriefing Reports, which provide a detailed assessment of the situation and outlook for the South Australian and Australian economies, together with commentary on topical economic issues
  • two places at bi-annual lunch sessions with a presentation of key themes from the Briefing Report and a discussion on a specific topic by an invited guest
  • the opportunity to network with key public and private sector decision makers
  • the opportunity to invite and host clients, business associates and colleagues at a high profile and relevant functions
  • receipt of the Centre’s periodic Issues Papers
  • invitation to seminars and functions organised by the Centre (as part of your membership or at reduced member rates)
  • priority access to research and consulting services of the Centre throughout the year
  • the opportunity for your organisation to sponsor one of the Briefing Luncheons*
  • the opportunity for the Centre to provide a tailored economic assessment to your organisation*
  • ²¹ÌýPremium Corporate Membership entitles a member to access up to 10 hours of the Centre’s staff time toÌýdiscuss issues and/or carry out research tasks

*More information on these opportunities, and the cost of these services, can be obtained by contacting the Centre.

  • Current Corporate members

    The Centre thanks its Corporate Members for their support.

    List of Corporate members:

    • Auditor-General's Department (SA)
    • Australian Hotels Association (SA)
    • City of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
    • City of Mount Gambier
    • City of Port Lincoln
    • City of Whyalla
    • Coopers Brewery Ltd
    • Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
    • Department of Employment (Commonwealth)
    • Department for Energy and Mining (SA)
    • Department for Environment and Water (SA)
    • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Commonwealth)
    • Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Commonwealth)
    • Department for Innovation and Skills (SA)
    • Department of Primary Industries and Regions (SA)
    • Department of the Premier and Cabinet (SA)
    • Department of Treasury and Finance (SA)
    • Essential Services Commission of South Australia
    • HomeStart Finance
    • Local Government Association of South Australia
    • National Credit Management Limited
    • Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment
    • Provincial Cities Association of South Australia
    • Regional Development Australia ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
    • Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Plains
    • Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula
    • Regional Development Australia Far North
    • Reserve Bank of Australia
    • Return to Work SA
    • Rural City of Murray Bridge
    • SA Power Networks
    • SA Productivity Commission
    • Statewide Financial Management Services Ltd
    • Statewide Superannuation Trust
    • Training and Skills Commission

  • Recent speakers
    • Dr Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic), Reserve Bank of Australia
    • Dr. Steven Kennedy, Secretary to the Australian Treasury
    • Professor Guy Debelle, Non-Executive Director, Fortescue Future Industries, and former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia
    • The Hon Bob Carr, former Premier of New South Wales, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and NSW Senator, Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney
    • The Hon Malcolm Turnbull AC, former Prime Minister of Australia
    • Mr Saul Eslake, independent economist and company director, Corinna Economic Advisory, and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Tasmania
    • Dr Matthew Butlin, Chair and Chief Executive of the South Australian Productivity Commission
    • The Hon Steven Joyce, former New Zealand Finance Minister, Senior Economic Minister
    • Dr John Hewson AM, former Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition, Professor and Chair of the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Australian National University
    • Hon Dr Craig Emerson, Managing Director, Craig Emerson Economics, and President of the Australia China Business Council NSW
    • Mr Innes Willox, Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group
    • Mr Garry Bowditch, Executive Director, Better Infrastructure Initiative
    • Professor Ross Garnaut AO, Professional Research Fellow in Economics, University of Melbourne
    • Professor Ian Harper, Chair, Competition Policy Review Panel and Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
    • Dr John Edwards, Board Member of the Reserve Bank of Australia
    • Hon Rob Lucas, MLC and Treasurer
    • Dr Jenny Gordon, Principal Adviser Research, Productivity Commission
    • Professor Gary Banks, Dean and CEO of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) and former Chair, Productivity Commission
    • Professor Gary Sturgess, NSW Premier's ANZSOG Chair of Public Service Delivery, University of New South Wales
    • Mr Garry Costello, Head of Schools, Office of Schools, Department for Education and Child Development
    • Mr Saul Eslake, Chief Economist, ANZ
    • Mr Lindsay Tanner, MP, Shadow Minister for Finance

  • Photos from previous events
Corporate membership

Become a member

The membership period is the financial year endingÌý30th of June.

Membership fees:

  • Corporate membership: $AUD 1,350.00 p.a (incl. GST)
  • Premium membership: $AUD 3,500.00Ìýp.a (incl. GST)

(Reduced rates are available if joining at a period other than the start of a financial year,Ìýfor interstate and international Corporate Membership)Ìý

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Highlights

18

Dec

Subdued growth for SA, while cost of living crisis eases

South Australia's economy grew weakly in 2023/24 due to capacity constraints and subdued household spending, according to the latest SACES Economic Briefing Report from SACES. While the labour market remained resilient with low unemployment, households faced severe cost-of-living pressures, with real per capita disposable incomes declining for a second consecutive year. Looking ahead, a modest recovery in household spending and easing inflation are expected, but challenges like a smaller winter grain crop and global trade risks may dampen growth prospects.

04

Jul

Significant slowdown in economy amidst weak spending

The South Australian economy has lost momentum over the past six months with key economic indicators showing weaker trends, according to the latest Economic Briefing Report from the SA Centre for Economic Studies.

19

Dec

Record decline in purchasing power for SA households

South Australian households have experienced an unprecedented decline in their purchasing power over the past year. In our latest Economic Briefing Report, SACES estimates that households’ gross disposable incomes on a real per capita basis fell by around 7 per cent in 2022/23. Consequently, households are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain their spending levels. This situation will continue to suppress household spending in 2024, which will lead to a slowdown in South Australia’s economic growth next year.

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