Wayne Swan
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Thomson and Slipper woes compound Labor’s struggle with business vote
The reputation of the Federal Labor Government among businesses continues to falter, new figures show, as Prime Minister Julia Gillard attempts to cut... Read More -
Economists confident of rate cut amid weak inflation data
An interest rate cut looks all but certain following a weak inflation reading, with economists expecting the Reserve Bank to ease rates by 25 basis po... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Mining investment grows while consumer spending remains flat
The gap in Australia’s business haves and have nots will increase as mining investment grows and consumer spending remains flat, according to a new re... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Budget surplus under threat amid declining tax base
Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Federal Government will need to cut and cancel whole spending programs to return the budget to surplus next financial ye... Read More -
Swan says Australia well poised for Asian growth
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has highlighted opportunities for Australian businesses to enter Asian consumer markets, rather than “hitching a ride as ... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: SMEs set for tax cut as mining tax passes Senate
The Federal Government’s controversial mining tax is set to become law after being passed by the Senate, paving the way for a tax cut for Australia’s ... Read More -
Greens give ultimatum on small business tax cuts
The Greens have outlined their tax wish list, calling on the government to legislate its company tax cuts and lift the definition of small business fr... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Australian economy grew at a slower rate than expected in 2011
The Australian economy grew at a slower rate than expected last year, according to new figures, with Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan admitting structural... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Australian businesses cut spending
Australian businesses cut their spending in the fourth quarter, with the economy still propped up by the mining industry, new figures have revealed. Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Swan warns banks over RBA rates decision
Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned banks that their customers will be “very angry” if they don’t pass on any interest rate cut decided by the Reserve Ban... Read More
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