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The robotics and automation advantage for Queensland
Synergies prepared a report for the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) on the implications of robotics and automation for Queensland. The report highlighted industries and occupations that had much to gain from the successful adoption of robotics and automation through their comparative advantage
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Impact of new casinos on Queensland community clubs
Synergies was engaged by Clubs Queensland to examines the impacts on community clubs in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Cairns where IRDs are currently proposed. By assessing the state of the gaming market in Queensland (that is, its future growth prospects) and the likelihood of local patrons switching their gaming from clubs to the new casinos, Synergies has determined the financial impact on community clubs. This study also assesses the impact of the new developments ...
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A review of the economic and social benefits of Indigenous land and sea management
Synergies was engaged by Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) to prepare a report on the social and economic contributions of Indigenous ranger programs in Australia. Pew is a not-for-profit environmental organisation that funds and publishes policy research into contemporary environmental and social issues. For almost a decade the Commonwealth Government has funded Indigenous ranger groups through a program called “Working on Country”. There are now about 700 rangers operating across the country. The rangers perform land ...
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Cost-benefit analysis of the implementation of landfill disposal bans in Queensland
The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) engaged Synergies Economic Consulting (Synergies) and MRA Consulting Group (MRA) to assess the feasibility of introducing landfill disposal bans in Queensland.
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Review of Western Australia’s tax system
The Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) was conducting an Inquiry into Microeconomic reform in Western Australia. The reform of state taxes was one of the key areas being explored by the ERA as part of the Inquiry. Synergies Economic Consulting was engaged by the ERA to conduct a robust analysis that informs the tax section of the ERA’s Draft Report.
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Review of the Decision Regulation Impact Statement on the introduction of national licensing of property occupations
Synergies Economic Consulting was engaged by the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) within the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) to undertake a review of the Decision Regulation Impact Statement (DRIS) released by the National Licensing Steering Committee (NLSC) earlier in 2013, which assessed the impact of the introduction of a national licensing system for property occupations. The purpose of the review was to assess the net benefits and adverse impacts the DRIS would have on ...
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Measuring the contribution of the Outdoor Recreation Sector in Queensland
Synergies was engaged by the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) to develop a report providing an independent assessment of the financial contribution of outdoor recreation to the community. The report also outlined where further research was necessary to fully under the economic contribution of the sector.
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Public Benefit Test of Ban on Success Fees to Lobbyists
Synergies was engaged to assist The Department of the Premier and Cabinet in initiating a public benefit test of the effects on competition of a ban on the payment and receipt of fees to lobbyists contingent on success in the award of Government contracts. A large number of reform options were modelled initially and then refined to a smaller set of preferred options.
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