Tag Archives: qld

Has Queensland kicked the can down the road? – guest post from Keiran Travers

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Gene Tunny

The still undecided Queensland election has given many of us reason to think about the future of our State, and I’m delighted to publish a guest post from Keiran Travers, a Brisbane-based infrastructure expert, who wonders whether Queensland has kicked … Continue reading →

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December sales provided some relief, but Qld retailers saw very low growth in sales over 2014

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Gene Tunny

In seeking re-election, the Queensland Government was disadvantaged by the lacklustre economy, which was evident in many sectors, including retail. Estimates of retail turnover published yesterday by the ABS confirm that, while there was a December boost to sales (see … Continue reading →

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Fiscal reality will drive the next reform agenda – guest post from Joe Branigan

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I’m delighted to present a guest post from my old friend and former Treasury colleague Joe Branigan. It goes without saying that the views presented below are Joe’s and not necessarily mine. That said, I agree broadly with Joe regarding … Continue reading →

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Is any Opposition truly ready to govern?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I’m surprised by former Treasurer Keith De Lacy’s comments on the Opposition’s readiness to govern reported by the Brisbane Times this morning (Labor had ‘secret’ plan to govern).  It seems a little unfair given I doubt any Opposition in Australian … Continue reading →

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Big year for Econ Society in Qld – the Governor returns & national conference in July

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Gene Tunny

The Reserve Bank of Australia is making a return to the spotlight with the RBA expected by many market players to cut the cash rate today or at its March meeting, to stimulate an economy needing a boost in investment … Continue reading →

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New Qld Government faces big fiscal challenges

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Gene Tunny

Many Queenslanders in the construction and engineering sectors will be disappointed by the capital spending plans of the likely new Queensland Government. Previously, there was some excitement at the prospect of a large boost to capital spending across Queensland, with … Continue reading →

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Strong Choices was never persuasive – similarities with Fightback

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Gene Tunny

After yesterday’s extraordinary swing against the Queensland Government, which will likely deliver the Opposition to power, it’s now clear that the Government’s privatisation plan was too ambitious and, as Sir Humphrey would have said, courageous. Strong Choices will join John … Continue reading →

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Black hole election – speech notes and slides

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Gene Tunny

For the record, I’m posting the speech notes I prepared for the presentation I gave Wednesday night at the Ship Inn Function Centre in South Brisbane on economic policy issues in the 2015 Queensland election. My slides are available via … Continue reading →

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4BC Drive interview on election costings – problems with economic plans from both major parties

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I had a nice chat with Ben Davis from 4BC’s Drive program yesterday afternoon on the economic plans the major parties are taking to today’s Queensland election. You can find the audio for the interview if you scroll down on … Continue reading →

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Consultancies are an easy target, but more cost-effective than maintaining bloated public service

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Gene Tunny

In its election costings, the Opposition has identified that it would cut expenditure on consultancies as part of a cost-cutting drive to pay for its election commitments (see Qld Labor reveals election costings). As a consultant I’m obviously biased, but … Continue reading →

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