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Life Members

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.
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.
Name | Position | Company | Active Years |
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Ross Gittins | Economics Editor | The Sydney Morning Herald | |
Philip Lowe | Governor | Reserve Bank of Australia | 2016 – 2023 |
Rob Nicholl | Chief Executive Officer | Australian Office of Financial Management | 2011 – 2022 |
Glenn Stevens | Governor | Reserve Bank of Australia | 2006 – 2016 |
Tom Ford | Chair | Resimac | 1985 – 2015 |
Martin Parkinson PSM | Secretary to the Treasury | 2011 – 2015 | |
Ken Henry AC | Secretary to the Treasury | 2001 – 2011 | |
Bill Evans | Chair | Australian Business Economists | 1998 – 2005 |
Ted Evans AC | Secretary to the Treasury | Australian Business Economists | 1993 – 2000 |
Janet Smith | Business Manager | Australian Business Economists | 1992 – 1998 |
John Stroud | Chair | Australian Business Economists | 1995 – 1997 |
Janet Torney | Chair | Australian Business Economists | 1992 – 1994 |
