The 2022-23 Tasmanian State Budget
An ‘instant analysis’ of the 2022-23 Tasmanian State Budget presented by new Treasurer Michael Ferguson on 26th May 2022 The 2022-2023 Tasmania State Budget The post The 2022-23 Tasmanian State Budget...
View ArticleThe Tasmanian Economy
Presentation to the Annual Tasmanian Economic Forum, 2nd November 2023. Despite out-performing the national economy on most metrics in the years leading up to the Covid pandemic, and during the...
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Tasmanian Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) Scores
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), as it’s called, assesses how well 15-year-olds are prepared to use their knowledge and skills in particular areas to meet “real-world...
View ArticleTasmania’s senior secondary education reform
Saul Eslake joined WorkPlace Demographer Lisa Denny and Emeritus Professor Michael Rowan on ABC Radio Hobart’s “Mornings” program hosted by Leon Compton to discuss the findings of the Productivity...
View ArticleThe Tasmanian Economy
Saul’s presentation to the CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia) Annual Economic & Political Outlook conference, Hobart, 29th February 2024 2024-02-29 Tas Economy CEDA EPO The post...
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Tasmania – lost opportunities
Recent data releases from both the Australian Bureau of Statistics and private sector surveys seem to suggest that Tasmania may be on the cusp of – or indeed may already have entered – a cycle like...
View ArticleTasmania’s fiscal position
Saul spoke with ABC Radio Hobart’s “Mornings” presenter Leon Compton on Thursday 21st March about the condition of Tasmania’s budget and public finances, and what the impact of the spending promises...
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Some initial reflections on the outcome of the 2024 Tasmanian State election
Some initial reflections on the Tasmanian election results (based on figures posted on the Tasmanian Electoral Commission website as of 9am Sunday morning, 24th March). First, the Liberals were the...
View ArticleThe next four years will be difficult for Tasmania
Op-ed in the Hobart Mercury newspaper, 27th March 2024 The Liberals were the biggest losers in Saturday’s election, as indicated by the 12 percentage point swing against them. But they still emerged...
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