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Qld’s harsh border policy – a conversation with Joe Branigan

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Gene Tunny

The biggest issue in Queensland right now is our harsh border policy, which I discussed earlier today with my good friend and former Treasury colleague Joe Branigan of Tulipwood Economics. Joe is the co-author with Dr Henry Ergas of the … Continue reading →

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Retail apocalypse maybe, but no apocalypse in health & education

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Gene Tunny

The so-called Retail Apocalypse is prompting a lot of people to think about how shopping malls and high streets can adjust to the shift toward e-commerce and away from bricks-and-mortar stores. The global head of property for AMP Capital Carmel … Continue reading →

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Qld’s 2nd Health Crisis in 15 years – read about the 1st in my book Beautiful One Day, Broke the Next

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Gene Tunny

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Queensland’s health system is again in crisis, with Queenslanders told by our ministers only to use the public hospital system in an emergency. And, predictably, the Premier is blaming the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming QMCA breakfast presentation on the Qld economic outlook for 2019

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Gene Tunny

On Friday 8 February, I will present on Queensland’s economic outlook at the Queensland Major Contractors Association’s first breakfast event for 2019. With all the uncertainty in the global economy, it’s been a very interesting holiday period, and I’ll include … Continue reading →

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Surge in Qld youth employment over 2017

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Gene Tunny

You have probably seen the media coverage of the strong jobs growth over 2017 for Australia. Queensland played a large part in this, with the highest employment growth rate among states and territories (4.6 percent through-the-year) and an increase in … Continue reading →

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Qld Health spending restraint should be a priority for new Treasurer Trad

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Gene Tunny

My colleague Nick Behrens from QEAS was quoted in yesterday’s Financial Review regarding the need for new Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad to restrain State Government spending growth, and he has made related comments in his latest newsletter. As is well … Continue reading →

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Go Brisbane! My comments in today’s Courier-Mail on Brisbane’s economic future

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Well done to the Courier-Mail for reviving its “Go Queensland” campaign, this time with a focus on Brisbane, which today’s front page is labeling as the “City of Dreams.” Today’s paper features excellent articles (which are pay-walled, sorry) by demographer … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on Deloitte’s Confidently Queensland Report

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Deloitte, one of the big four professional services firms, has recently released a very interesting and informative report titled Confidently Queensland, which presents Deloitte’s goals for Queensland in 2027: liveable communities, a diversified economy, and inclusive growth. The report was … Continue reading →

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Qld Budget includes unbelievably low expenditure growth forecasts

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Gene Tunny

As the Queensland Budget bad news (revenue write-downs, super raids, etc) had already been released by the Government, there was not much to get excited about yesterday afternoon, or so I thought. Then I had a look at the Government’s … Continue reading →

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Health, aged care & tourism will generate jobs in Qld at the end of the mining boom

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Gene Tunny

At the end of the mining boom, as capital expenditure plummets (chart above) from an elevated level, and ten thousand new jobs expected in the Galilee basin now appear unlikely, it is probably not surprising that some commentators are getting … Continue reading →

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