Tag Archives: coronavirus

Livestream on US inflation, Aussie jobs data, and Qld’s low vax rate

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Gene Tunny

Yesterday afternoon I did my first livestream, covering: the growing concern internationally about accelerating inflation, prompted by the latest US CPI figures; the September ABS Labour Force data revealing big drops in hours worked and workforce participation in the locked-down … Continue reading →

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Good sign the Great COVID Panic will end in Qld soon

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Gene Tunny

A few weeks ago I observed that it took the NRL Grand Final for the Queensland Government to adopt a more rational approach to the pandemic, and now, thankfully, there are further signs of rationality from the Government, with the … Continue reading →

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Hospital funding fight the latest illustration of the big problem with vertical fiscal imbalance in our federation

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Gene Tunny

There is a deep structural problem underlying the current hospital funding fight between the Queensland Premier and the PM, the vertical fiscal imbalance (VFI) between the state’s spending responsibilities and the Commonwealth’s revenue raising powers. The states receive around half … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Major Projects Forum in Rockhampton on 28 October 2021

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Gene Tunny

I’m thrilled that I’ve been invited to return to present at Capricorn Enterprise’s Major Projects Forum in Rockhampton on Thursday 28 October. Here’s the blurb: The Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum is the premier project forum in the region, covering … Continue reading →

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Lockdowns cause hours worked to fall below pre-pandemic levels

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Gene Tunny

In August, according to the latest ABS Labour Force data, total hours worked were well below March 2020 levels in NSW (-11.1%), and they were 2.9% below nationally and 0.9% below in Queensland (see the chart below). Victoria was slightly … Continue reading →

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How much momentum does business investment in Qld have?

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Gene Tunny

Last week, in responding to widespread business anxiety over the economic outlook, the Queensland Treasurer tried to talk up the economy by noting the June quarter National Accounts revealed a 5.7% increase in private investment in Queensland. Such strong growth … Continue reading →

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Lockdowns podcast chat with Senator Malcolm Roberts

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Gene Tunny

One thing that has really shocked me during the pandemic is just how heartless, inconsistent, and hypocritical government policy can be, even when it is directed at promoting the greater good. The latest example of that is obviously the Queensland … Continue reading →

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Cash for Jabs and other incentives for vaccinations against COVID-19

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Gene Tunny

Governments around the world are experimenting with various incentives such as cash and free beer to encourage vaccinations against COVID-19. In episode 100 of my Economics Explored podcast, I chat with Melbourne-based economist and regulatory economics expert Isaac Katz about … Continue reading →

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The Other Side interview on federal debt and lockdowns

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Gene Tunny

Earlier this week I spoke with Damian Coory on his The Other Side program about the massively expanding federal debt and the economic cost of lockdowns, among other issues. The YouTube video of our conversation is embedded below. Given the … Continue reading →

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Worthy petitions on Olympics and Restoring Democracy in Qld

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Gene Tunny

Now that Brisbane has won the 2032 Olympics we need to avoid the Winner’s Curse and do our best to deliver it cost-effectively while maximising the benefits and spreading them across Queensland, so the Olympics doesn’t only benefit the promoters, … Continue reading →

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