Monthly Archives: August 2017

Comments to Radio NZ on Buy Qld policy

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Gene Tunny

I had a nice chat with Radio New Zealand yesterday afternoon regarding the State Government’s new Buy Queensland policy, which I have previously criticised as protectionist and parochial and not in our State’s best interests. The policy comes into effect … Continue reading →

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Go Brisbane! My comments in today’s Courier-Mail on Brisbane’s economic future

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Well done to the Courier-Mail for reviving its “Go Queensland” campaign, this time with a focus on Brisbane, which today’s front page is labeling as the “City of Dreams.” Today’s paper features excellent articles (which are pay-walled, sorry) by demographer … Continue reading →

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Podcast on my upcoming Qld Infrastructure Summit presentation on infrastructure banks

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Gene Tunny

I have recorded a short podcast with Pop Up Radio Australia regarding my upcoming presentation (next Tuesday) to the IAQ Queensland Infrastructure Summit, in which I will be considering the pros and cons of so-called infrastructure banks: Podcast on my … Continue reading →

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Rising workforce participation reflects improved jobs market in Qld

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Gene Tunny

I have been commenting on Queensland’s improving labour market for several months now, and the July labour force data released by the ABS yesterday have confirmed that trend is continuing. The State’s unemployment rate remained stable at 6.3 percent in … Continue reading →

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Improved economic conditions may give Qld Gov’t confidence to call early election

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Queensland political observers were stunned today when State Government Ministers started giving what appeared to be end-of-term wrap up speeches in Parliament, raising the possibility of an early election in September or October. With some of the Government’s recent announcements, … Continue reading →

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Protectionist Buy Queensland policy unlikely to survive in current form

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Queensland’s new protectionist procurement policy, Buy Queensland, was the subject of discussions today between Australia’s and New Zealand’s Trade Ministers, Steve Ciobo and Todd McClay (see this AAP report). You may recall that late last month the Queensland Government announced … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on Deloitte’s Confidently Queensland Report

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Deloitte, one of the big four professional services firms, has recently released a very interesting and informative report titled Confidently Queensland, which presents Deloitte’s goals for Queensland in 2027: liveable communities, a diversified economy, and inclusive growth. The report was … Continue reading →

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Quiggin calls for economically sensible road charges in outstanding Colin Clark Lecture

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Gene Tunny

UQ’s Professor John Quiggin was only called upon Wednesday to fill in for an ill Richard Holden at the annual Colin Clark Lecture at Brisbane’s old Customs House yesterday morning, but nonetheless he managed to deliver an outstanding presentation titled: … Continue reading →

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Spit casino cancellation highlights dysfunctional system constraining development

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Gene Tunny

The Queensland Government’s politically expedient decision to cancel Chinese company ASF’s proposed casino-resort on the Spit at Southport completely stunned me yesterday. In its media release, the Government offered no good reason for why it was cancelling the project. If … Continue reading →

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