Chief economist update: Missing the burning forests for the surplus treeBY BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 7 JAN 2020 10:45AMEconomists had been begging the government to ditch its surplus obsession to boost economic growth long before the fires. The problem is a reduced surplus (or another year of budget deficit) comes at a mammoth cost to lives, families, properties, wildlife and nature. |
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Since becoming chief executive, Blake Briggs has renewed the Financial Services Council's influence, expanded the membership base, and strengthened its policy and advocacy credentials. Karren Vergara writes.
