Category Archives: Queensland Government

Can Do, the Campbell Newman biography by Gavin King

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Gene Tunny

Former Cairns MP Gavin King’s just published Campbell Newman biography Can Do (which includes two quotes from me on p. 220 and 267) makes an important contribution to the economic reform debate in Australia. After telling the story of Campbell … Continue reading →

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Courier-Mail story on Qld Govt’s fiscal challenges

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I was quoted by John McCarthy in an article in today’s Courier-Mail (see image above) regarding the Queensland Government’s fiscal challenges. I’ve previously commented on the big challenge the Government has of sticking to its fiscal strategy announced at the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event – 2015 Qld Third Sector Economics Talks

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I’m delighted to be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ProBonoEconos and Young Economists event on the so-called third sector of non-profit organisations and charities on the evening of Thursday 7 May at QUT: 2015 Qld Third Sector Economics Talks … Continue reading →

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Ok to investigate options for Executive Building, although keeping it unlikely to be sensible

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Gene Tunny

Although I doubt it makes sense to keep the Queensland Government Executive Building, I have no problem with the Government investigating options for the future of the building, which was to be demolished to make way for the new casino. … Continue reading →

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Property law review should be picked up by new Qld Government – pets & smoking are contentious issues

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Gene Tunny

It appears that just before the recent election campaign the previous Queensland Government launched a review of property law with a focus on body corporate matters, including the regulation of pets and smoking in apartment buildings. I trust that the … Continue reading →

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Is any Opposition truly ready to govern?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I’m surprised by former Treasurer Keith De Lacy’s comments on the Opposition’s readiness to govern reported by the Brisbane Times this morning (Labor had ‘secret’ plan to govern).  It seems a little unfair given I doubt any Opposition in Australian … Continue reading →

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Consultancies are an easy target, but more cost-effective than maintaining bloated public service

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Gene Tunny

In its election costings, the Opposition has identified that it would cut expenditure on consultancies as part of a cost-cutting drive to pay for its election commitments (see Qld Labor reveals election costings). As a consultant I’m obviously biased, but … Continue reading →

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Power prices would be lower than otherwise, but may not fall, under privatisation

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I’m pleased to see some analysis finally published on the potential benefits of the privatisation of electricity businesses from a Queensland perspective: Network Pricing Trends in Queensland prepared by EY. The Courier-Mail has covered this report with the headline, on … Continue reading →

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Economic Policy Issues in the 2015 Qld Election – Griffith-ESA Qld event on 28 January

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I’m looking forward to participating in an upcoming panel discussion on Economic Policy Issues in the 2015 Queensland Election, to be held on Wednesday, 28 January at 6.30pm at Griffith University’s Southbank campus. I’m certain Professors Fabrizio Carmignani and Tony … Continue reading →

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Better off allocating all lease proceeds to debt reduction

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Gene Tunny

John Quiggin’s interesting new paper on the budgetary impact of asset leases, reported in the Brisbane Times today (Strong Choices will have ‘adverse impact’), correctly points out the adverse budgetary impact of the Queensland Government allocating around one-third of asset … Continue reading →

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