Budget shift on the cards?

With Treasurer Jim Chalmers scheduled to deliver the Federal Budget on May 14, University of Southern Queensland experts are available to provide budget insights and analysis on a number of related issues.

Media are welcome to contact the experts below directly. If you require any other assistance, email griffith.thomas@unisq.edu.au or call 0467 242 435.

Professor Fabrizio Carmignani is UniSQ's leading budget analyst and economist who can comment on any aspect of the budget and its economic impacts. He can be reached at fabrizio.carmignani@unisq.edu.au. 

"In recent weeks, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shifted his attention towards the long-term economic future of Australia," Professor Carmignani said.

"Mr Albanese has announced an ambitious plan, with some interesting yet controversial references to the active role of government in boosting productivity and prosperity.

"The challenge is to translate this 'vision' into action, which in turn would require a much less orthodox budget than what we have seen in recent years, and we expect to see this year.

"Will the government shift gear with this budget?"

Other UniSQ academics available for comment:

• Associate Professor Ben Lyons – Rural/regional impacts. E: ben.lyons@unisq.edu.au.
• Associate Professor Suzanne Maloney - Superannuation. E: suzanne.maloney@unisq.edu.au.
• Professor Toni Brackin - Tax and related aspects. E: toni.brackin@unisq.edu.au.
• Dr Jennifer Luke - Skills and Training, including skills gaps in industry sectors; employment and workforce. E: jennifer.luke@unisq.edu.au.
• Dr Fiona Russo - NDIS; the paediatric health budget; disability policy in general. E: fiona.russo@unisq.edu.au.
• Professor Tapan Sarkar - Environment and climate finance; inflation and cost of living. E: tapan.sarker@unisq.edu.au.
• Associate Professor Park Thaichon - General measures that affect consumers. E: park.thaichon@unisq.edu.au.
• Associate Professor Kyle Jenkins - Impact on the cultural sector. E: kyle.jenkins@unisq.edu.au.
• Professor Stewart Riddle – School funding and teaching. E: stewart.riddle@unisq.edu.au.