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The media & digital disruption – podcast interview with Rebecca Archer

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Gene Tunny

More so than most other industries, the media industry has been subject to digital disruption since the emergence of the internet in the mid-nineties. Indeed, we learned yesterday that Channel 7 in Brisbane is axing three local programs, including Queensland … Continue reading →

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Upcoming ESA Qld event: How economics improved the world in 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Gene Tunny

2016 has not been a good year for economics. Brexit and the US Presidential election result both implied a rejection of free trade and free markets by large numbers of people in the UK and US. Economists have learned that … Continue reading →

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Doubts about capabilities of public servants in contract management worldwide

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Gene Tunny

The Economist last week reported on British Chancellor George Osborne’s ambitious plan to remake the British Government, and it observed (in U-turns and new turns): “By 2020 departments will be too cash-strapped to run things; public administration will be far … Continue reading →

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Australian Perspective: 2016 and beyond – keynote presentation to CPA Congress, Brisbane

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I was delighted to give the opening keynote presentation at the Brisbane CPA Congress at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre this morning. My presentation slides (which I’ve slightly modified with additional headings and source information) are available to download: … Continue reading →

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