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Hugh Tobin
Deputy Executive Director
Hugh Tobin is Deputy Executive Director at the Institute of Public Affairs. He was previously Director of the IPA's North Australia Project and has also worked as Managing Editor of the IPA Review. Hugh has completed his Masters in Communications at RMIT University and is currently completing his Masters in Business Administration at Melbourne Business School.
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Double blow to Aus economy as productivity falters and investment moves offshore
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