Get ready for our annual ATAR economics conference designed to elevate your revision game and prepare year 12 students for success! We’re bringing together industry leaders to share their expert insights and knowledge with you.
We have an exciting line-up of speakers, including renowned economist Paul Bloxham (Chief Economist HSBC) and Steven Kemp (Chief WACE marker and author of your textbook).
The conference will cover strategies for success, data interpretation, balance of payments, tactics for section 2 of the exam, and how to master those tricky multiple-choice questions. Alongside captivating speakers and interactive workshops, your ticket includes morning tea, light lunch, snacks, merchandise, and car parking.
Registrations close at 8:00am on Monday, 6 July. We recommend securing your ticket early, as registrations may close sooner if sold out.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team at businessoutreach@curtin.edu.au.
Event Program
| 8:45am | Student Arrival | ||
| 9:00am | Welcome and Introductions | ||
| 9:15am | Keynote Presentation and Q&A with Paul Bloxham | ||
| 10:10am | Strategies for Success in the ATAR Economics with Steven Kemp | ||
| 10:40am | Morning Tea | ||
| 11:10am | Curtin Economics Student Panel | ||
| 11:30am | (Option 1) Balance of Payments with Rhian Bilclough | (Option 2) Trade and Comparative Advantage with Zac Kirwan | (Option 3) Data Interpretation with Joanne Embry |
| 12:10pm | Move to your next chosen session | ||
| 12:20pm | (Option 1) Balance of Payments with Rhian Bilclough | (Option 2) Trade and Comparative Advantage with Zac Kirwan | (Option 3) Data Interpretation with Joanne Embry |
| 12:50pm | Short Lunch Break | ||
| 1:20pm | Tackling Difficult Exam Questions with Rhian Bilclough | ||
| 1:45pm | Tackling MCQs in ATAR Economics with Andrew Brennan and Rhian Bilclough | ||
| 2:30pm | Close and Students Depart | ||
The program can be subject to change; a final confirmed schedule will be emailed to registered attendees closer to the event date.
Not able to attend in person?
Due to the growing number of attendees, this event will be in-person only. However, we’re committed to supporting students studying in regional WA and will happily share all event resources afterward—just send us an email at: businessoutreach@curtin.edu.au.
Are you a current high school teacher?
Teachers are invited to attend this session, and if you have any questions, please direct them to Rhian Bilclough at Rhian.Bilclough@education.wa.edu.au .
