PMPG Workshop: How to resist the CON
An interactive crash course on how to avoid being deceived by economists
SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
1:00pm – 3:30pm AEST
Geelong Library, Geelong VIC 3220
We hear many stories of why our wages have to decline, public services must be cut, interest rates must rise, our rent or mortgages go up constantly – or we “can’t afford” public services.
This decietful CON is everywhere: we are told every day we have to bear the burden.
Join us for a workshop, brief presentation and mostly collaboration on strategies for economic self-defence and how we can organise together for the quality of life we deserve.
Spaces are limited, please register via Humanitix here
Past Events
WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 5 JULY 2025
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Torrens University – Flinders St Campus (across from Federation Square, Naarm/Melbourne VIC)
Free healthcare, education, full employment and secure housing.
Can the Commonwealth fund these services? YES!
Join our speakers as we discuss these ideas as a series of short presentations and be part of group discussions, for how we can make this a priority.
NEW ECONOMIC VISION
(hosted by Unionists for a Job Guarantee)
FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025
9:30am – 1:00pm
Victorian Trades Hall Council (Carlton, VIC)
https://events.humanitix.com/a-new-economic-vision
The landslide re-election of the Albanese Labor government has provoked a significant debate within the labour movement about what a more ambitious economic reform agenda would look like.
To mark five decades since the end of post-war full employment, Unionists for a Job Guarantee (UfJG) are hosting a free public forum to reflect on this momentous shift and the future of full employment policy making in Australia.
Featuring:
- Desiree Cai, Tomorrow Movement
- Emma Dawson, Chifley Institute
- Dr. Carina Garland MP, Australian Labor Party
- Tim Kennedy, United Workers Union
- Colin Long, Victorian Trades Hall Council / Unionists for a Job Guarantee
- Prof. William Mitchell, Centre of Full Employment and Equity
WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 1 NOVEMVER 2025
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Level 1, 71 Leichhardt St, Kingston ACT 2604
Our fundamental human rights of free healthcare, free education, public housing, meaningful employment, and protection from the climate crisis are well within our reach.
An afternoon of brief talks and interactive discussions.
Taking a refreshing look at modern economic policy, that debunks cruel austerity regimes and puts wellbeing and planet first.
WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2025
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Torrens University, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Our fundamental human rights of free healthcare, free education, public housing, meaningful employment, and protection from the climate crisis are well within our reach.
An afternoon of brief talks and interactive discussions.
Taking a refreshing look at modern economic policy, that debunks cruel austerity regimes and puts wellbeing and planet first.
Inflation in a time of War: Inflation, political will and building economic capacity: Urgent lessons for now
TUESDAY 2 JUNE 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm AEST
The first in our Lecture Series is about inflation, political will and building economic capacity – how we did it before and how we can do it again.
PMPG’s Marcus Champ’s research into Australia during World War 2 shows forgotten lessons that could not be more relevant for today. Time for Q&A and discussion at the end.
Recording coming soon!
An economy that puts people & planet first: what it looks like and how to get there
TUESDAY 30 JUNE 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm AEST
Our Online Lecture Series continues with PMPG’s Harry Rosson shows us how our public goods are essential for degrowth. Join us to learn how we have been tricked into a destructive growth agenda, and how we can move beyond it for our and our planet’s sake. Q&A will follow.
