Father, cyclist, economist. Not always in that order. RTs not endorsements.

Canberra, Australia
Joined February 2011
Our Childcare&EarlyChildhoodLearning draft report now available, submissions& comments welcome pc.gov.au
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6 degrees Canberra! Positively balmy. 2nd pair of gloves not needed
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E-tax: How putting an accountant out of work can make the world a better place (Thomas the Think...) adamrsheppard.newsblur.com/s…
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Cutting fuel subsidies the "top priority" of a Jokowi administration: thejakartaglobe.com/news/alt… #economics #indonesia
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Again, it's important to be sceptical about authenticity there - but the story/explanation is plausible enough.
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Ukrainian separatists apparently recorded commenting on the downing of MH17. From the Kyiv Post: kyivpost.com/content/ukraine…
And now reports of an Australian suicide bomber in Bagdad. Could this day get any worse. #auspol
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#MH17 reportedly travelling almost same route as Putin’s jet shortly before crash bit.ly/1rnLdvo
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Am wondering how much credence to give the theory that Ukrainians shot down MH17, mistaking it for Putin's plane... #gottathinksomething
A radar for your bike, so you don't have to have eyes in the back of your head. f-st.co/tGWCrYu
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Deeply disturbing situation in Ukraine. This raises serious questions for Russian Pres. Putin, who has been stoking tensions in the region.
A quick look on @flightradar24 and you can see the move away from Ukraine airspace
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For @jillesheppard "@SimpsonsQOTD: "Kippers for breakfast, Aunt Helga? Is it St. Swithin’s Day already?" xitter.cf/SimpsonsQOTD/status/48…"
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Murray. Most tax concessions go to the top 20% of earners. They are likely to have saved sufficiently for their retirement anyway. #fsi
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Murray quotes Grattan Institute. Fees have consumed one quarter of super returns since 2004. #super #fsi #ausecon
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A protected bike lane that extends through the intersection, so cars really can't hit you. f-st.co/2o7EDkE
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Lessons from economics on climate policy: 1. Price carbon. 2. Avoid policy uncertainty. #auspol
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I'm Old: Modern Kids React To Playing Game Boy flip.it/UmA6o
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If crimes have been committed, prosecute. If there's a problem with the regulatory regime, examine the regulations. #Insiders