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Economics, Ethics and Power: How Can Economics Help Us Navigate the Challenges of Our Times?

We’re delighted to invite you to the 2025 Joseph Fisher Public Lecture, featuring Senator Barbara Pocock—economist, Emeritus Professor, and South Australian Senator, and alumni. 

As public trust in politics and institutions becomes increasingly vital, how can economics serve as a force for ethical leadership and meaningful change?

Drawing on her background as an economist (B.Ec Hons, University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø) and, most recently, her experience as a Senator for South Australia, Barbara Pocock will examine the complex intersections of power, policy, and principle in contemporary Australia. She will reflect on her recent parliamentary work—from scrutinising major accounting firms to grappling with the pressing challenges of work, taxation, housing, and inequality.