This section includes papers on the management of Queensland's economy.
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Intergenerational Report: superannuation missing from narrative Michael William Blissenden writes in The Conversation (6.3.15): 'The 2015 Report notes that around 70% of people of Age Pension age were re... More » |
Nothing is easier than to make a forecast look scary John Quiggin writes in The Guardian (6.2.15) that the idea that budget deficits constitute ‘robbing our children’ remains... More » |
Queensland's biggest economic challenge isn't debt - it's growth In The Conversation (17.2.15) Professor Fabrizio Carmignani writes an open letter to the new Premier: ‘Dear Premier Palaszczuk, As yo... More » |
Michael Gill argues in Inside Story (13.2.15) that there are better ways of dealing with the federal budget deficit that would also boost ... More » |
Turning headwinds into tailwinds: the economy can correct course Professor Stephen King writes in The Conversation (10.2.15) that Australia can adjust to the end of the resources boom: 'Our ... More » |
Governments paying the price for 'do it now or die' approach to reform Professor Flavio Menezes writes in The Conversation (9.2.15) that ' ... it is now well understood that there is no budget emergency. ... More » |
Political distrust and the future of neo-liberalism 'The signs of increasing political discontent are widespread as voters reject the increasingly problematic neo-liberal policies. Therefore, there i... More » |
The true state of Queensland debt Fabrizio Carmignani, Professor, Griffith Business School at Griffith University, asks in The Conversation, 29.1.15) 'How much debt is... More » |
LNP should use standard economic assessments The Australia Institute suggests that current economic modelling methodology used to assess projects is flawed. It concludes its subm... More » |
The black holes in LNP and Labor plans to fix Qld's debt Mark McGovern discusses the economic policies of the LNP and the ALP in The Conversation (23.1.15). He finds 'black holes' in b... More » |
Vote Compass results on the Queensland economy The majority of regional Queenslanders believe the state's economy has taken a turn for the worse in the past year, according to the latest results... More » |
The true state of Queensland's economy - without the spin Professor Fabrizio Carmignani, of the Griffith University Business School, provides an overview of the state of the Queensland economy in an articl... More » |
Queensland's deficit higher and growth lower than predicted Amy Remeikis writes in the Brisbane Times (18.12.14) that Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls' mid-year fiscal and economic update has ... More » |
Income inequality acts as a drag on economic growth Ross Gittins writes in the Brisbane Times (17.12.14) that 'My strongest feeling in recent days is what a mentally incestuous, intellectual... More » |
Deficit mania and balanced budgets are a political fraud Seumas Milns writes in The Guardian (UK) that 'Nearly five years into the Tory-led coalition, most people are well aware that austerity is... More » |
The case for divestment from fossil fuels John Quiggin writes in The Conversation (1.12.14) about the ANU's decision to divest from fossil fuel investments: 'Leaving aside th... More » |
Newman to fight Canberra over disaster relief funding Amy Remeikis reports in the Brisbane Times (1.12.14) that Premier Campbell Newman 'is preparing to take another fight to Canberra, wi... More » |
Perceived unfairness of budget partial cause of blow out 'Although the budget contained many worthwhile measures, in practical terms it "produced confidence-sapping political deadlock," writes former Trea... More » |
Queensland's disaster relief funding under threat 'National disaster funding to Queensland from the federal government is under serious threat with authorities wanting to reduce federal payouts fro... More » |
Wise investment or fossil fools? 'Something is brewing' writes business columnist Michael West in the Sydney Morning Herald. 'If you were to join the dots you would conclu... More » |
Adani quizzed by National Stock Exchange of India 'Indian conglomerate Adani has been questioned by the National Stock Exchange of India over claims that the State Bank of India has extended it a $... More » |
National Party voters would be hardest hit by GP 'co-payment' |
Newman Government to pay for coal infrastructure 'Queensland taxpayers will help fund a rail line from Abbot Point port to what will be Australia's largest coal mine, with the door open to similar... More » |
The G20 agenda: the push on tax avoidance 'Tax avoidance by multinational enterprises is not new. But the current level of political will and public outcry on the issue is uncommon in the h... More » |
Rising joblessness - trouble for Joe Hockey Stephen Koukoulas writes in The Guardian (7.11.14) about the impact of rising joblessness and falling iron ore prices on the economy. 'The economy ... More » |