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John Shipp
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Australia in the Asian Century - North Australia briefing paper
Prepared by John Shipp, Institute of Public Affairs
Asian Century White Paper a missed opportunity
The Gillard government's Australia in the Asian Century White Paper 2012 shows Northern Australia can benefit from growth in Asia, but provides few concrete policies to make that happen, according to John Shipp, Director of the ANDEV/IPA North...
Mining Tax branded an "unmitigated disaster"
The Minerals Resource Rent Tax has been an utter failure; not raising a cent in government revenue while increasing Australia's sovereign risk, according to John Shipp, Director of ANDEV/IPA North Australia Project. Mr Shipp's comments came as...
Uranium mining vital for a prosperous Queensland
The decision to allow uranium mining in Queensland is a welcome and long overdue opportunity for northern development, according to John Shipp, Director of the ANDEV/IPA North Australia Project. "Campbell Newman and his government should be...
Anti-development Greens clutching at straws to stop Abbot Point
"Green groups opposed to economic development in North Queensland continue to use scare campaigns to try and block the development of the Federal government-approved coal terminal at Abbot Point", said John Shipp, Director, North Australia Project...
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