http://www.richardeccleston.com Senior Lecturer in Political Science Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:51:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Some of my recent publications include: ‘The OECD in Global Economic Governance’   The Australian Journal of International Affairs. Vol 65, No. 2. March 2011 ‘The evolution of Labor’s health reform agenda: A preliminary assessment.’ Public Policy. Vol.5, No. 2., 2010. ‘The Henry Tax Review, Cartel Parties and the Reform Capacity of the Australian ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/research/research-news/487 As part of my ARC research on international tax cooperation I attended the 3rd OECD Global Forum in Bermuda in late May and Early June to interview representatives of a range of jurisdictions involved in the Forum process. During my three days in Bermuda I interviews representatives of 14 states getting ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/research/research-news/485 The Gillard Government agreed to host a national tax forum as part of its negotiations with balance-of-power independents in the aftermath of the 2010 federal election. The broad rationale is to discuss the reform priorities arising from the Henry Review published in early 2010 although it is clear the Government ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/research/research-news/483 Its been a busy winter and with debate about State finances dominating Tasmanian politics and tax reform on the national political agenda I have had an oportunity to epress my views on these and related issues. In June I was involved in 'The Denison Debate' on the topics of 'The ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/media/news-events/478 2011 has been busy in so far as public debate about tax and CGC reform, State budget strategy and politics is concerned. As a consequence I’ve been reasonably busy fielding various interviews and speaking requests from the media and community organisations. Highlights include providing the ‘political outlook’ presentation at the recent ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/media/mediacommentary/475 During a busy two week trip to North America in March 2011 I presented a conference paper ‘Regime change in International Political Economy: The case of the OECD’s tax transparency ‘revolution’’ (with Richard Woodward, University of Hull) at the International Studies Association Annual Conference in Montreal before conducting a final ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/research/research-news/472 While my main research focus is on the regulation of offshore financial centres I try to contribute to Australian policy debates wherever possible. I am particularly interested in the reform of intergovernmental financial relations in the Australian Federation. I have recently published a paper on the proposed Health and Hospital ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/research/research-news/469 While my main research focus is on the regulation of offshore financial centres I try to contribute to Australian policy debates wherever possible. I am particularly interested in the reform of intergovernmental financial relations in the Australian Federation. I have recently published a paper on the proposed Health and Hospital ... http://www.richardeccleston.com/sidebars/research-sidebar/465 I recently (October 29) appeared as a panelist on ABC Radio's Friday Forum. The panel discussed the recent parliamentary debate on Australia's military commitment in Afghanistan and the challenges facing the Tasmanian Tourism Industry (among other issues) . The podcast can be accessed here: http://www.richardeccleston.com/media/mediacommentary/460 To view a recent (July 30) ABC Stateline interview on the 2010 Federal election campaign click here http://www.richardeccleston.com/media/mediacommentary/454