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Catch up on COVID-19 with CCIQ Chief Economist Dr Marcus Smith

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Gene Tunny

I spoke yesterday afternoon with CCIQ Chief Economist Dr Marcus Smith about the latest COVID-19 news: You can use these timestamps to find the highlights: 3:00 – Marcus’s recent commentary on coronavirus impact on Qld exports (e.g. COVID-19’s billion-dollar hit … Continue reading →

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Hospitality suffering under IR regime

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Gene Tunny

On my way back from the Boondall ice skating rink this morning I stopped in at my favourite north side cafe, Dandelion & Driftwood, and while walking back to my car I noticed this sign on the neighbouring restaurant:  The … Continue reading →

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Tourism sector needs IR reform

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Gene Tunny

You may have noticed how difficult it has become to get a single night’s accommodation during weekends in Australia, particularly via Wotif. And in yesterday’s Sunday Mail I noticed a large advertisement for two night weekend packages by Rydges, and … Continue reading →

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