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Economics of apartment living podcast discussion with Dr Stephen Thornton

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Gene Tunny

I’ve just published a new Economics Explained episode in which I interview regular QEW contributor Dr Stephen Thornton on the economics of apartment living: Economics Explained episode 2 – Economics of apartment living Issues discussed include: drivers of rising incidence … Continue reading →

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Pets, Airbnb and Management Rights: Strata policy challenges for the incoming Queensland Government

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Gene Tunny

I am grateful for another guest post, this time from Dr Stephen Thornton of BG Economics. Views expressed are Stephen’s, and should not necessarily be attributed to me. GT Pets, Airbnb and Management Rights: Strata policy challenges for the incoming … Continue reading →

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Pets are good for your health, the Budget and the economy

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Gene Tunny

Bondi Vet Dr Chris Brown has noted: “…pets make us happy. They wash away our worries while showing us how life should be lived. And pets are proven to also make us healthier.” Pets also have economic and budgetary impacts, … 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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Dogs in cafes debate highlights over-regulation by local governments

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Gene Tunny

Australians generally have much more conservative attitudes to pets in public places than people in other countries. I remember vividly one bus trip in Prague in the late nineties when I was the subject of a lot of attention from … Continue reading →

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