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Ghost of past premier will haunt Australian government
Despite a pledge of “no wrecking, no undermining and no sniping”, a former prime minister has undercut his successor
AustraliaFederalism will see disjointed Australia energy policy
Australia is slated to become the world’s largest gas exporter, but producers face policy complications
AustraliaAustralia budget reversal may accelerate downgrade
The incumbent centre-right government in Canberra aims to break its slide in the polls with a tax and spending shake-up
AustraliaPoor fundamentals keep iron ore prices under pressure
The iron ore price has fallen by about 40% since peaking near a three-year high in February and oversupply will persist
InternationalAustralian bank levy is likely to squeeze growth
The ruling centre-right government has abandoned its commitment to fiscal conservatism in the face of Senate obstruction
AustraliaWestern Australia tax carve-up may boost Labor
Despite pledging a return to surplus and no tax hikes, the Golden State’s new government faces a federal fiscal squeeze
AustraliaAustralian hesitation may frustrate China’s Asia aims
China-US disputes threaten Canberra’s moderation between its key trading and security partnerships
AustraliaDespite dodging recession, Australia risks slump
Australia has seen 25 years of continuous economic growth, but an ongoing slowdown revives the spectre of recession
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