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Qld Budget, economy and polls will give Premier confidence to call election this year

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Gene Tunny

The Australian reports this morning that the Palaszczuk Government is polling well in two-party preferred terms (53% for ALP vs 47% for LNP). The strong result is largely due to One Nation smashing the LNP primary vote. It does not … Continue reading →

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Improved economic conditions may give Qld Gov’t confidence to call early election

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Queensland political observers were stunned today when State Government Ministers started giving what appeared to be end-of-term wrap up speeches in Parliament, raising the possibility of an early election in September or October. With some of the Government’s recent announcements, … Continue reading →

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ACCC Chairman critical of market share of Qld State-owned power generators

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Yesterday morning, in one of the best interviews of a public official I have ever heard, ACCC Chairman Rod Sims gave frank and informative replies to ABC Brisbane’s Steve Austin on the state of the electricity sector and the inquiry … Continue reading →

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Greater use of Gold Coast beaches by restaurants & cafes would boost tourism

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Mike Winlaw, CEO of the Surfers Paradise Alliance, a business chamber, has suggested the Gold Coast take inspiration from Bali and allow commercial operators greater access to the beachfront. The Gold Coast Bulletin reports that Mr Winlaw said: “Many tourism … Continue reading →

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2017-18 Federal Budget Wish List – guest post from Nick Behrens

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Gene Tunny

I am delighted to publish this guest post on the upcoming federal budget from Nick Behrens, Director at Queensland Economic Advocacy Solutions. GT 2017-18 Federal Budget Wish List by Nick Behrens According to business groups the 2017-18 Federal Budget should … Continue reading →

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Qld full-time employment still below level of five years ago, but hopefully is on the upswing

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Gene Tunny

Queensland’s economic story over the last few years has been dominated by the end of the mining boom, which has had particularly adverse impacts in some Queensland regions, such as in the Fitzroy, Mackay and Townsville regions. The end of … Continue reading →

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Palaszczuk will most likely beat Newman in jobs created over term of government

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Gene Tunny

The Queensland Government looks likely to enter the next election campaign boasting a job creation record superior to the previous LNP Government’s. Let us put aside the debate over just how much credit governments deserve for job creation (but please … Continue reading →

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Qld Audit Office gives scathing assessment of Government procurement

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Gene Tunny

The Queensland Audit Office’s first report for the 2016-17 financial year is a scathing assessment of Government procurement practices, an assessment which should spur the State Treasury into action. After all, it is proverbial that, if you look after the … Continue reading →

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Ragnarok in Brissywood

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Gene Tunny

Next week, the Brisbane CBD road closures for the filming of scenes for Thor: Ragnarok will obviously, through the disruption to traffic and local businesses, add to the already large multi-million dollar cost to the Queensland community of hosting the … Continue reading →

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Premier should definitely call early Qld election

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Gene Tunny

The Queensland Parliament is currently unmanageable, and it is no wonder the Premier is considering a snap early election in response to the threat from the Katter MPs and Rob Pyne to block the State Budget, as reported in this … Continue reading →

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