Tag Archives: qldpol

Guest post from Joe Branigan on fixed four-year terms

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Gene Tunny

I am delighted to publish this guest post on the fixed four-year terms referendum in Queensland from my old friend and former Treasury colleague Joe Branigan. These are Joe’s views and should not necessarily be attributed to me. GT The … 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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How many new jobs needed to be created over the Qld Government’s first term?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I was surprised earlier this month when I first saw the Queensland Government’s election campaign ad on TV noting the Government was creating over 1,100 new jobs per month. As I’ve noted previously, while the Government has had a number … Continue reading →

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Economic Policy Issues in the 2015 Qld Election – Griffith-ESA Qld event on 28 January

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Gene Tunny

I’m looking forward to participating in an upcoming panel discussion on Economic Policy Issues in the 2015 Queensland Election, to be held on Wednesday, 28 January at 6.30pm at Griffith University’s Southbank campus. I’m certain Professors Fabrizio Carmignani and Tony … Continue reading →

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