The 2007 election-year Federal Budget has promised to offer incentives and relief for taxpayers and their families across a range of issues.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) has a number of expert commentators who can discuss the economic, environmental and social implications of the Budget, particularly their impact on inland Australia.
- General economic overview of Budget: Associate Professor Kishor Sharma, Faculty of Business (Wagga Wagga); Debra da Silva, lecturer, School of Business (Albury-Wodonga).
- Tax implications: Associate Professor Greg Walker, Head, School of Marketing and Management.
- Infrastructure projects: Tom Murphy, CEO, Western Research Institute (WRI).
- Dental training in inland Australia: Professor Ian Goulter, Vice-Chancellor, Charles Sturt University.
- Health services and training (particularly physiotherapy training): Associate Professor Julia Coyle, Head, School of Community Health.
- Social services: Professor Margaret Alston, principal researcher, Institute of Land, Water and Society.
- Mental health: Dr Judith Crockett, Lecturer in social sustainability, School of Rural Management.
- Environment and Water: Professor Allan Curtis, Director, Institute of Land, Water and Society.
- Film, TV and Performing Arts: Ray Harding, Lecturer in film and TV screen writing, School of Communications.
Contact CSU Media for interviews and pictures with these commentators.
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