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Tag Archives: qldelection
Stamp duty to land tax switch has long been argued for by economists
It’s good to see the NSW Government considering a switch from stamp duty on property transactions to a broader land tax, at least for future transactions where it’s possible people could be offered a choice of either an up-front payment … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged coronavirus, covid, landtax, nsw, qld, qldelection, stampduty
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NSW border policy still lacks solid justification
The Palaszczuk Government’s simple and appealing message of Keeping Queenslanders Safe has helped it win an increased majority, and there is no doubt Queensland has done well to control coronavirus and our state economy has coped with the COVID-shock better … Continue reading
Posted in Macroeconomy
Tagged cho, nsw, qld, qldelection, queensland, regionalnsw, sydney
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Amusing costings of Qld election commitments – $4bn of Gov’t election commitments reported to have zero “Net Impact”
I laughed out loud when I opened up a copy of the costings of the current Queensland Government’s election commitments and it reported that its $4 billion plus of commitments have practically zero “Net Impact” because it will be borrowing … Continue reading
Posted in Budget
Tagged coronavirus, covid-19, debt, deficits, qld, qldbudget, qldelection, queensland
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Chat with Joe Branigan on LNP’s New Bradfield Scheme and 5% jobless target and Labor’s $600M Council cash splash
Yesterday afternoon I caught up with my good friend and former Treasury colleague Joe Branigan to chat about the upcoming Queensland election, and you can listen to our wide-ranging conversation via the player/link below. Among other issues, we chatted about … Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure, Labour market, Macroeconomy
Tagged alp, brucehighway, budget, goldcoast, infrastructure, labor, lgaq, lnp, m1, newbradfieldscheme, qld, qldelection, queensland, unemploymentrate, water
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Qld Treasurer trying to have it both ways on budget outlook
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick is trying to have it both ways regarding Queensland’s budget outlook. He is arguing the Opposition’s target of a budget surplus by 2023-24 is unattainable, but he has previously argued the budget outlook is so uncertain … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Uncategorized
Tagged debt, deficits, qld, qldbudget, qldelection, qldtreasury, surplus
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Campaigning pollies recognise importance of resources sector to Qld economy
The Guardian Australia’s Queensland correspondent Ben Smee has a nice summary of our Premier’s first week of election campaigning in his article on the Queensland paradox, whereby politicians have to appeal to voters in both Townsville and Toowong: The premier, … Continue reading
Posted in Mining
Tagged abs, coronavirus, covid-19, economy, jobs, qld, qldelection, resources
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In the 56th Parliament the main fiscal battle line will be between SEQ and Regional Qld – Joe Branigan guest post
I am delighted to publish another guest post from Joe Branigan on the upcoming Queensland election. Views expressed are Joe’s, and are not necessarily shared by me. GT In the 56th Parliament the main fiscal battle line will be between … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged alp, lnp, nq, onenation, phon, qld, qldelection, qldpol, queensland
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Interview with Steve Austin on Qld election issues incl. LNP’s fiscal principles & Greens’ promises
Yesterday, on Steve Austin’s 612 ABC Brisbane Mornings radio show, I had another enjoyable chat with Steve and some of his listeners regarding a range of state election issues. These included John Quiggin’s critique of the LNP’s fiscal principles, the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged 612abcbrisbane, greens, lnp, qca, qld, qldelection, qldpol, qldtreasury, queensland, teq, tourism
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Guest post: 2018 State Election – week 1 highlights from Joe Branigan
I am delighted to publish this guest post regarding the first week of the Queensland election campaign from my old friend and former Treasury colleague Joe Branigan. GT 2018 State Election – week 1 highlights from Joe Branigan Letterboxes stuffed … Continue reading
Posted in Queensland Government, Uncategorized
Tagged adani, alp, lnp, phon, qld, qldelection, qldpol, queensland
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Strong Choices was never persuasive – similarities with Fightback
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
Posted in Budget
Tagged assetleases, privatisation, qld, qldelection, queensland, strongchoices
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