Monthly Archives: June 2011

Queensland most at risk from sea level rise

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Gene Tunny

While the Gold Coast Bulletin is doing its best to generate alarm (Coast to go under in climate crisis), it’s surprising there hasn’t been more coverage of the latest Department of Climate Change report: Climate Change Risks to Coastal Buildings … Continue reading →

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Tourism regions responsible for Queensland’s higher than national average unemployment rate

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Gene Tunny

The downturn in Queensland’s tourism sector is largely responsible for Queensland’s higher than national average unemployment rate. This is reasonably clear from the following chart I prepared based on the ABS Labour Force data released last month. According to my … Continue reading →

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Swan says relax about GDP fall, check out this pipeline

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Gene Tunny

Deputy PM-Treasurer Wayne Swan gave an informative press conference on the National Accounts today, noting that the flood-related GDP decline will only be temporary, and there’s a massive pipeline of mining investment on its way. Check out this great chart: … Continue reading →

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