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.
Interview with Tasmania Talks’ Mike O’loughlin
Australian Society and Politics, Economic Policies, News, Tasmania | 16th February 2021Saul talks to Tasmania Talks’ Mike O’loughlin on 16th February, 2021 about “arriving in a foreign country”, Jobseeker payment, Mid-Year Review of Tasmania Budget, and the lifting of compulsory superannuation rate.
Economist Saul Eslake questions need for so many details
Australian Society and Politics, News, Tasmania | 15th February 2021Saul comments on ‘visa requirements’at Tasmanian airports and lack of social distancing despite bureaucratic procedures supposedly ordained to “keep Tasmanians safe”
CommSec ranks Tasmania the top performing State economy
Tasmania | 29th January 2021Saul talks to new Tasmania Talks host Mike O’Loughlin about the CommSec which ranks Tasmania the top performing State economy for the fourth quarter in a row.
Interview with Aaron Stevens about the 2020 Tasmania Report
News, Tasmania | 14th December 2020Interview with Tasmania Talks‘ Aaron Stephens on Monday 14th December 2020 about the 2020 Tasmania Report
The 2020 Tasmania Report
Tasmania | 10th December 2020A review of Tasmania’s experience of Covid-19 and the ensuing recession, and prospects for recovery – prepared for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Full Report The Presentation Slides
Tasmania’s economy rebounds in Q3
Tasmania | 2nd December 2020Interview with Tasmania Talks‘ Aaron Stephens on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 about this week’s data on Tasmania’s economy in the September quarter and the impact of China’s “trade war with Australia”.
Media coverage of my report on replacements for the Spirits of Tasmania ferries
Australian Society and Politics, Economic Policies, News, Publications, Tasmania | 27th November 2020Saul Eslake stands by Spirits of Tasmania replacement report Follow up interview with Tasmania Talks‘ Aaron Stephens News, Publications, Tasmania | 27th November 2020 Interview with Triple M Hobart on ‘Choices and Consequences’ Interview with Triple M Hobart‘s Brian Carlton: The Spoonman News, Publications, Tasmania | 24th November 2020 Interview with Tasmania Talks on ‘Choices and Consequences’ Interview with Tasmania Talks‘ Aaron Stephens News, Publications, Tasmania | […]
Saul Eslake stands by Spirits of Tasmania replacement report
News, Publications, Tasmania | 27th November 2020Follow up interview with Tasmania Talks‘ Aaron Stephens on Friday 27th November 2020 about my report on replacements for the Spirits of Tasmania ferries