Publications

Amy Remeikis reports in the Brisbane Times (3.5.16) on the Turnbull government’s first budget, identifying which federal initiatives will have the most significance for Queenslanders. ‘Queensland

Jorge Branco reports in the Brisbane Times (2.5.16) on Queensland’s economic performance as recorded in the latest CommSec State of the States report. He notes that

David Farrugia writes in The Conversation (27.4.16) about the nation’s increasing levels of youth unemployment, especially in the regions, and suggests ways that local communities can

Tony Moore reports in the Brisbane Times (26.4.16) on Treasurer Curtis Pitt’s assertion that budget measures supporting the state’s tourism sector will help boost Queensland’s regional

Cameron Atfield reports in the Brisbane Times (21.4.16) on Queensland jobs and industry data compiled by the Australia Institute, showing that recent job losses in the

Rachel Ong and Gavin Wood write in The Conversation (20.4.16) about proposals to replace states’ property stamp duties with a more equitable land tax system. ‘Before

Policy Online carries a link (14.4.16) to a new Grattan Institute report highlighting changes to the economic landscape arising from the advent of so-called ‘peer to

Policy Online carries a link (12.4.16) to a Social Ventures Australia report outlining pathways and programs that can most effectively counter the persistent and growing problem of

See flier for public discussion to be held at 2pm on Saturday 16 April, Kurilpa Hall 174 Boundary St, West End. Run by the Cloudland Collective. Speakers:

Amy Remeikis reports in the Brisbane Times (14.4.16) on the latest ABS employment figures, which reveal that the state’s unemployment rate remains steady while job numbers

Miranda Stewart writes in The Conversation (11.4.16) suggesting changes to the nation’s tax system that would help the Commonwealth and state governments to more reasonably and

Sally Weller writes in The Conversation (8.4.16) about the Arrium mining company’s move into voluntary administration, and the implications for workers at various minerals processing plants