Looking for someone to dissect the Queensland budget?
Griffith University is home to a range of experts who can talk about the budget on a broad scale, or narrow in on issues including power prices, political impact or the regions.
Professor Fabrizio Carmignani: Head of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Professor Carmignani specialises in economic growth and macroeconomics. He’s also an expert in fields such as tourism economics and the economics of natural resources.
Location: Nathan campus
Dr Liam Wagner: If you want to talk about power, Dr Wagner has you covered. He specialises in energy economics, renewable energy and electricity markets.
Location: Nathan campus
Professor Tony Makin: Professor Makin specialises in Government budgeting and fiscal policy. He’s worked for the International Monetary Fund and on budgetary issues in the federal departments of Treasury and Finance. He can also talk macroeconomics and international economics.
Location: Gold Coast campus
Professor Anne Tiernan: Professor Tiernan is available to talk about policy in relation to the budget. A respected political scientist, her research focuses on the work of governing – she’s regularly called on to consult for Australian governments at all levels.
Location: South Bank campus
Professor Ross Guest: Professor Guest specialises in public policy in relation to government spending and taxation. He’s also an expert in the economics of population ageing, but will be able to analyse the budget from a range of perspectives and provide detailed insight for your audience.
Location: Gold Coast campus
Professor Christine Smith: If you need someone to consider how this budget impacts the regions, Professor Smith is your go-to. She specialises in regional, urban and environmental economics.
Location: Nathan campus
