Tim Harcourt
Tim Harcourt is industry professor and chief economist at IPPG, University of Technology Sydney. He is a former RBA and ACTU economist and expert panel member of the Fair Work Commission.
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
This report said the Devils’ stadium shouldn’t be built. Here’s what it missed
The Tasmanian Planning Commission released a report that advised against building the stadium that the Devils require to enter the AFL in 2028. It threatens to reignite a debate that could cause real harm in the community.
- Tim Harcourt
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- Opinion
- Commonwealth Games
Would Dan Andrews have cancelled the Women’s World Cup?
The economics of staging major sporting events are tricky, but the FIFA Women’s World Cup has critical advantages over the version of the Commonwealth Games that Victoria cancelled this week.
- Tim Harcourt
- Opinion
- RBA
Another voice at the table can help RBA with inflation
Wages are a key issue right now, and the RBA board would benefit from the advice of someone who has experience in the labour market and knows about wage settlements.
- Tim Harcourt
- Opinion
- International affairs
Macron’s re-election gives Australia some breathing space in the Pacific
Emmanuel Macon understands the importance of the French in the Pacific as a counter to China.
- Natanael Bloch and Tim Harcourt