Tasmania
I did most of my education in Tasmania and, after spending almost 34 years on what Tasmanians call ‘the mainland’, returned to Tasmania in December 2014. Both while I was living away, and since returning, I’ve maintained a keen interest in the progress (or, at times, lack of it) of Australia’s smallest state. The pieces here represent some of my efforts to advocate for policies which, in my opinion, would result in a stronger Tasmanian economy and improved living standards for Tasmanians.
The Economic Impact of Not-for-Profits
Tasmania, The Australian Economy | 17th May 2018Presentation to a business breakfast hosted by the Salvation Army in Hobart on 17th May 2018 to launch their annual Red Shield Appeal. At the request of the organizers this also includes some material on the Tasmanian economy ahead of next month’s state budget.
Tasmania’s Economy – Past, Present and Future
Tasmania | 1st March 2018Presentation to the annual Tasmanian Economic Forum hosted by the Tasmanian Branch of the Economics Society of Australia – Hobart, 1st March 2018
The third annual ‘Tasmania Report’
Tasmania | 11th December 2017Report prepared for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and presented in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport on Monday 11th December 2017. A detailed analysis of trends in Tasmania’s economy, labour and housing markets, population and public sector, with recommendations for change. The Full Report Executive Summary Presentation slides
The Tasmanian Economy
Tasmania | 3rd November 2017Presentation to Local Government Professionals Tasmania annual conference held in Hobart on 3rd November 2017.
Take a look beyond the numbers
Publications, Tasmania | 24th October 2017Op-ed piece published in the Hobart Mercury newspaper on 24th October 2017
Mining in Tasmania: Dinosaur or Deliverer
Tasmania | 3rd August 2017Short presentation as part of a panel discussion hosted by the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in Hobart on Thursday 3rd August, as part of National Science Week
Tasmania’s Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
Tasmania | 16th June 2017Presentation to the Tasmanian Leaders’ Program, Launceston, 16th June 2017
Commentary on Tasmanian State Budget 2017
News, Publications, Tasmania | 27th May 2017Saul Eslake | The Hobart Mercury and ABC News | 27th May 2017 As published on The Hobart Mercury and ABC News Website