Monthly Archives: October 2011

Signs of recovery in building approvals

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Gene Tunny

Yesterday’s new ABS data show that building approvals, while still relatively low, are at least moving in the right direction:

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Now we’re talking about real tax reform

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Gene Tunny

The late Kerry Packer’s riposte at the 1991 Print Media Inquiry is unfortunately still relevant today: …if anybody in this country doesn’t minimize their tax they want their heads read because as a government I can tell you you’re not … Continue reading →

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Rocky apartment tower aimed at Gladstone DIDO workers

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Gene Tunny

The one-and-one-quarter hour drive from Rockhampton to the LNG boom town of Gladstone is comparable to a commute from the Gold Coast to Brisbane, which many people do every day. Hence it makes sense that Rockhampton is being used as … Continue reading →

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