Monthly Archives: June 2023

“Axis of evil” had good reasons to block Housing Australia Future Fund

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Gene Tunny

I was stunned earlier this week when I heard the federal Greens had been accused of being in an “Axis of evil” with the Coalition in blocking the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). Sure, the Greens’ call for rent controls … Continue reading →

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What’s the best measure of the Qld Gov’t budget balance? Net Operating Balance vs Fiscal Balance

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Gene Tunny

On Tuesday night I was on a panel discussing the Queensland state budget at an Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance (ATA) event held at the Paddington Tavern. One of the points discussed was the spin regarding the biggest-ever surplus for Queensland of … Continue reading →

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Over half of Qld Budget’s $60bn of revenue upgrades used for additional spending over FY21 to FY24

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Gene Tunny

Queensland general government revenues are $60 billion higher than once expected over 2020-21 to 2023-24, but debt is only $23 billion lower, with total spending revised up by around $32 billion. Some of this is understandable due to higher inflation … Continue reading →

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Stopping poor infrastructure spending & pork barreling w/ Nicholas Gruen

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Gene Tunny

Around the corner from my Brunswick St office, at the RNA showgrounds, work is underway on the Exhibition station upgrade so it’s ready for Cross River Rail, Brisbane’s new subway system. This appears to have necessitated traffic control on Gregory … Continue reading →

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