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Malaysia-Australia trade pact spells gains and risks
The Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) was signed on May 22. The breadth of the...
AustraliaSeoul seeks to ease misgivings on military cooperation
South Korea's defence ministry announced today that it is working on a plan for military...
AustraliaCanberra's budget leaves long-term threats unaddressed
On May 8, Treasurer Wayne Swan presented the federal budget for the year ending June 30, 2013. It...
AustraliaGillard stakes government's recovery on budget surplus
Treasurer Wayne Swan today revealed the federal budget for the year to June 30, 2013.
AustraliaAustralia forecasts suggest growing exposure to China
The RBA today revised its economic projections for the next two years, lowering growth...
AustraliaAustralian rate to fall further unless growth picks up
The RBA today cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, to 3.75%.
AustraliaAustralia signals early exit from Afghanistan
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that most of the 1,550 Australian troops...
AfghanistanGillard victory heralds policy stability in Australia
Julia Gillard's position as Australia's prime minister was confirmed by a 71 to 31 vote defeat of...
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