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Honouring Our Legacy: Life Members of the ABE

The Australian Business Economists proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of our Life Members. These distinguished individuals have dedicated their careers to advancing the field of economics and have played a pivotal role in shaping the ABE into the respected organisation it is today. Life Membership is bestowed upon those who have demonstrated exceptional service to the ABE or have made significant contributions to the understanding and application of economics in Australia. Their expertise, insights, and leadership have been instrumental in guiding the ABE’s mission and fostering a vibrant community of economic professionals.

We celebrate the achievements of our Life Members and express our sincere gratitude for their unwavering support and commitment to the ABE.

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Stephen Halmarick

Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic & Markets Research
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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Robert Henderson

Independent Economist
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Stephen Walters

Chief Economist
Business Council of Australia
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Tony Westmore

Business Manager & Company Secretary
Other Life Members

Life Membership of the Australian Business Economists is awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to organisation or to the understanding and application of economics in Australia.

NamePositionCompanyActive Years
Ross GittinsEconomics EditorThe Sydney Morning Herald
Philip LoweGovernorReserve Bank of Australia2016 – 2023
Rob NichollChief Executive OfficerAustralian Office of Financial Management2011 – 2022
Glenn StevensGovernorReserve Bank of Australia2006 – 2016
Tom FordChairResimac1985 – 2015
Martin Parkinson PSMSecretary to the Treasury2011 – 2015
Ken Henry ACSecretary to the Treasury2001 – 2011
Bill EvansChairAustralian Business Economists1998 – 2005
Ted Evans ACSecretary to the TreasuryAustralian Business Economists1993 – 2000
Janet SmithBusiness ManagerAustralian Business Economists1992 – 1998
John StroudChairAustralian Business Economists1995 – 1997
Janet TorneyChairAustralian Business Economists1992 – 1994
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