SAUL ESLAKE

Economist

SAUL ESLAKE

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I’m an independent economist, speaker, company director
and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Tasmania’

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.

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Housing demand and supply in Tasmania

Housing, Tasmania | 6th September 2018

Introductory remarks at an ‘Affordable Housing Roundtable’ hosted by National Shelter and Shelter Tasmania in Hobart on 6th September 2018


The 2018-19 Tasmanian State Budget

Publications, Tasmania | 15th June 2018

Commentary on the 2018-19 Tasmanian State Budget published on the ABC News website and by the Hobart Mercury on 15th June 2018


Understanding the Tasmanian Budget

Tasmania | 12th June 2018

Presentation to a ‘masterclass’ for community organizations hosted by the Australia Institute (Tasmania) in Hobart on 12th June. Explores the structure of Tasmania’s public sector, and what to look for in the Budget Papers to be published on 14th June.


Bold changes can lift Tasmania

Publications, Tasmania | 9th June 2018

Op-ed article published in the Hobart Mercury on Saturday 9th June 2018 And the Mercury’s editor seemed to agree:


The Economic Impact of Not-for-Profits

Tasmania, The Australian Economy | 17th May 2018

Presentation 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 2018

Presentation 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 2017

Report 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 2017

Presentation to Local Government Professionals Tasmania annual conference held in Hobart on 3rd November 2017.


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Most Recent Articles, Talks and Presentations


The next four years will be difficult for Tasmania
News, Tasmania
27th March 2024


Some initial reflections on the outcome of the 2024 Tasmanian State election
Australian Society and Politics, Tasmania
24th March 2024


Tasmania’s fiscal position
Australian Society and Politics, Economic Policies, Recent Media Interview, Tasmania
24th March 2024


Productivity, Tax Reform and ‘Peak China’
Asian Economies, Economic Policies, Productivity, Taxation, The Australian Economy
13th March 2024


Tasmania – lost opportunities
Tasmania
12th March 2024


The Tasmanian Economy
Tasmania
29th February 2024


The worst public policy decision of the 21st Century
Economic Policies, Recent Media Interview
20th February 2024


Is ‘price gouging’ a major contributor to inflation?
Recent Media Interview
19th February 2024


The massive $50bn GST revenue distribution blow out (with Andy Park)
Economic Policies, Recent Media Interview
14th February 2024


The massive $50bn GST revenue distribution blow out (with Gary Adshead)
Economic Policies, Recent Media Interview
14th February 2024


Tasmania’s senior secondary education reform
Recent Media Interview, Tasmania
13th February 2024


Distribution of GST Revenue: the Worst Public Policy Decision of the 21st Century to date.
Australian Society and Politics, Economic Policies, The Australian Economy
4th February 2024


Insights on Asian Elections 2024 mentioned in The Economist
Asian Economies
30th January 2024


Alternatives to interest rates
Economic Policies, Recent Media Interview, The Australian Economy
29th January 2024


Reflections on ‘Australia Day’
Australian Society and Politics
26th January 2024


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“You are one of the best at what you do in the world”
Gail Fosler, Chief Economist, The Conference Board, New York, December 2002

“I have never known an economist to have such a knowledge of world economic facts and to be able to bring to bear so much information in answering a question without notice”
Charles Goode, Chairman, ANZ Bank, July 2009

“Saul Eslake is … a highly regarded independent economist with the highest degree of integrity"
John Durie, Columnist, The Australian, July 2009

“… one of the few people in this world who can have so many oranges up in the air at the same time but still manage to catch them"
Andrew Clark, journalist, Australian Financial Review, November 2008

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