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The article presents the political and economic outlook for Australia for 2013 to 2017. The challenges facing the government of Prime Minister Julia Gillard are elaborated. Also provided are data and charts showing the country's annual, quarterly and monthly economic performance, trends and comparative economic indicators. The economic and political forecasts and analysis for the country are also discussed.

The article presents a review of Australia's economic performance as of January 2009. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth amounted to just 0.1% quarter on quarter in the third quarter of 2008, pulling the country's year-on-year growth down to 1.9%. Consumer confidence fell with reduced household wealth and concern over job security. Spending on dwellings rose by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2008, but home-building approvals fell by 8.3% in the third quarter and by 5.4% in October 2008.

Focuses on the political developments in Australia as of April 2003. Support of Prime Minister John Howard for the U.S.-led war against Iraq; Rejection of government legislation to increase co-payments for medicines by Australian Senate.

Details the economic outlook for Australia for 2002-03. Federal budget deficit; Future surpluses anticipated; Budget aggregates; Spending on transport and payments to the U.S.

Highlights the political and economic outlook for Australia for 2001-02. Domestic politics; International relations; Economic policy trends; Fiscal policy; Monetary policy; Economic forecasts; Financial indicators; Commodity prices; Exchange rates.

Discusses quarterly indicators of trade data in Australia.

The article presents a review of Australian economic policy as of January 2009. The federal government increased payments to its states for health and education spending over the remaining months of fiscal year 2008/2009 in an attempt to create more jobs. The government has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 5% between 2000 and 2020. The country is set to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and New Zealand.

The article covers economic policies, which include the planned changes to Australia's industrial-relations laws, such as those related to arbitration, unfair-dismissal and the role of Fair Work Australia (FWA). After its September meeting, the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced cuts in the overnight cash rate (OCR) by 25 basis points, bringing the OCR down to 7%. In its green paper on emissions trading, the federal government proposed to give trade-exposed and emission intensive businesses up to 20% of carbon permits free of charge.

The article deals with the economic policy in Australia. The Labor government is reviewing the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme which it plans to implement in 2010 as part of its commitment to carbon emissions reduction under the Kyoto Protocol agreement. The government is also negotiating free-trade deals with Chile which is expected to be signed in the second half of 2008. The impact on the country's financial conditions of the increases in the overnight cash rate, increases in market interest rates and tighter credit policy is also discussed.

The article focuses on the economic policy in Australia. In September 2006, the Award Review Taskforce has released its report on award wage and classification structures. Political issues associated with the issue of award rationalisation are mentioned. Moreover, it reveals the percentage of stocks to be disposed by the federal government in telecommunications firm Telstra.

Discusses economic policy in Australia.

Focuses on sectoral trends in Australia. Rises in manufacturing output.

The article reports on economic policies implemented in Australia as of January 2011. A banking reform package titled "A Competitive and Sustainable Banking System" was unveiled by treasurer Wayne Swan in December 2010. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the overnight cash rate (OCR) at 4.75%.

The article describes the political scene in Australia as of December 2008. The Labor federal government completed is first year in office in November, with the ratings in opinion polls reportedly sustaining its highest ratings bolstered by the response of the government to the global financial crisis. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, the Labor Party remains to be in good standing with the results of the polls of voting intention held in November.

The article presents the 2013 country report on Australia by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The article discusses the economic and political outlook for Australia from 2014 to 2018 and examines the country's international relations, policy trends, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and economic growth. Several charts and tables on various economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), interest rates, and unemployment rate are also presented.

The article presents a country risk report for Australia including forecast highlights for 2014-18. The new Liberal-National coalition government with its comfortable majority in the House of Representatives is seen to remain in power for the duration of its 3-year terms that ends in late 2016. It forecasts real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2013 of 2.6% and expects a series of narrow budget deficits in 2014-18 as the new government remains opaque about the cost of its policies.

The article presents a country report on Australia as of September 2013. It presents an outlook for 2013 to 2017 in terms of political stability, international relations and policy trends. It predicts that the opposition party, the Liberal-National coalition, will win a majority in the House of Representatives in the September 7, 2013 general elections. It mentions that policy-making within the next parliamentary term will be slow due to the coalition's attempts to repeal current legislation.

This publication provides a country report on Australia as of August 2013. The election scheduled before the end of November 2013 is expected to be won by the opposition. The budget for fiscal year 2013/2014 is described as fairly tough. An agreement was signed by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O'Neill which states that all asylum-seekers arriving in Australia by boat will be settled in Papua New Guinea.

The article presents a country risk report for Australia in 2013. It sees the return of Kevin Rudd as leader of the Labor Party and prime minister. The Australian government is expected to implement high-profile policies in the run-up to the 2013 general elections, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme and those related to the expansion in the mining sector. The return of Rudd at the top post of the Labor Party increased the chances of the coalition to win the 2013 elections.

The article forecasts trends in different sectors of Australia in 2013. It looks at the potential results of elections and the implications of elections for political stability in the country. It examines the relations of the country with other nations and their influence on its economic and political history.

The article discusses the economic and political conditions in Australia for the period 2013-2017. It describes the difficulties faced by the Labor Party government led by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, such as attempts to remove her from position and the failure of high-profile media reforms. The outlook for fiscal and monetary policies, as well as economic indicators such as inflation and exchange rates is also discussed.

The article presents a country report on Australia for 2013. It gives an outlook for 2013-2017 in terms of several factors including Australia's political stability, international relations and policy trends. Highlights of the 2013-2017 outlook include a September 14, 2013 general election with the Labor Party having a slim chance of winning a third term. It forecasts a moderate growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013 but expects mining exports to boost economic growth in 2014-2017.

This publication presents a country report for Australia for the period 2013-2017. It provides a forecast for Australia's political stability, foreign relations and economic growth. Data and charts related to its gross domestic product (GDP), exchange rate and consumer price inflation are offered. This entry also provides basic data on Australia, its political structure, and political developments.

The article presents an outlook on the political and economic performance of Australia for 2013 to 2017. It examines the political stability of the country, including government measures like the carbon tax and Minerals Resource Rent Tax. It also explores the relation of Australia with other countries, as well as its policy trends, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, inflation and exchange rates.

The article discusses the political conditions in Australia. The approval rating of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has eased to 55% although he remains ahead of opposition leader Brendan Nelson, according to a survey of voting intention conducted by Newspoll. An election is called by the Northern Territory's Labor government for August 9, 2008.

This publication presents an outlook for Australian politics and economics for 2013-2017. Recent polls indicated that Prime Minister Julia Gillard would remain as Labor Party leader into the next election. Real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to moderate slightly in 2013 to 3 percent. The country's public finances is forecast to remain healthy due to the willingness of the government to cut spending.

The article presents the 2013-17 outlook for Australia, which government is launching new policies right before the 2013 general elections. In terms of the country's political landscape, it is expected that Julia Gillard's position as prime minister and Labor leader is more secured after she faced a challenging period during first-half 2012. Australia saw its trade deficit reach 556 million Australian dollars in July due to weak demand from China and weather-induced supply disruptions.

The article offers information on the political and education condition in Australia. It presents an outlook for the country's politics and economics for 2012 to 2016, including the public support and opinion on Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the direction of the country's monetary policy. Forecasts for the country's fiscal policy, economic growth, exchange rates and international relations are also presented.

This publication provides a country report on Australia as of August 1, 2012. It provides an outlook for 2012-2016, including challenges to the leadership of Prime Minister Julia Gillard, the government's carbon tax, and the country's public finances. According to the report, inflation is very low and the deficit on trade in goods and services widened in May. Employment grew by 0.4 percent in the 12 months to June 2012.

The article presents a country report for Australia as of July 4, 2012. It discusses a forecast for the country for the period 2012 to 2016 in terms of political stability, international relations, and fiscal policy, among others. It provides charts that list annual, quarterly and monthly data on the economic and financial performance of Australia from 2007 to 2012. It offers general information about Australia including weather conditions, population and electoral systems, among others.

The article offers information related to Australia such as the economic and political outlook from 2012-2016. It says that the impending carbon tax of the government will still be the source of political contention, despite the approval of the parliamentary. It states that there is a strengthening trend in the growth of the economy of the country, while the consumer price inflation is expected to slow by an average of 2.7% in 2012.

The article provides a forecast for the Australian economy. The economy has recovered but full-year growth remained below par at 2 percent with the flood-hit external sector subtracting 2.7 percentage points from the overall growth rate. The consumer price inflation rate is expected to be slower in 2012. The rise in mining capacity will facilitate continued strong growth in exports in 2012-16.

The article presents an economic forecast for Australia as of April 2012. The country is projected to have a strengthening trend for growth despite economic uncertainty. It adds that a slower rate in consumer price inflation at an average of 27% is expected for the year. It is said that the Australian dollar stands as a risky currency which can be affected by an increase in investor risk aversion.

The article presents an economic outlook for Australia for 2012-2016. During the forecast period, the average annual economic expansion of Australia is projected at 2.9%. It expects private consumption to grow to 2.9% in 2012, while public spending will be limited by government efforts to eliminate the budget deficit. Also expected is an average annual inflation rate of 2.9% in 2012-2016.

The article presents forecasts on the economy of Australia for 2012-2016. It anticipates steady acceleration for the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth which is predicted to be at 2.9% in 2012. Some of the external risk factors to the economic growth forecast for Australia, include the sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone, the slowdown in the Chinese economy and the decline in global commodity prices. It outlines forecast on the rate of consumer price inflation for 2012.

The article provides an economic forecast for Australia for 2012-2016. Economic growth in Australia is currently on a strengthening trend following the devastating floods of late 2010 and early 2011 despite a darkening global economic outlook. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will accelerate at 3% on an annual average basis in 2012. It is also projected that the country will be at risk from a slowdown in the Chinese economy.

The article presents an economic outlook for Australia for 2012-16. During the 2012-16 forecast period, the average annual gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at three percent. Government efforts to eliminate the budget deficit is expected to negatively impact public spending. It expects a decline in the prices of some major Australian commodities in 2012-14. Also expected is a slowdown in the rate of consumer price inflation in 2012.

The article presents an economic outlook for Australia for 2012-2016. It expects a continued decline in house prices in 2012, while an effort by the government to eliminate the budget deficit will negatively impact public spending. During the 2013-16 forecast period, economic expansion is expected to average annually at three percent. The inflation rate is projected to average at 2.8% annually during the forecast period.

The article presents an economic forecast for Australia for the period 2012-2016. It discusses the assumptions for economic growth, such as the impact of the floods that hit the country in 2010 and 2011, the economic outlook for the U.S. and the eurozone, and trends in commodity prices. Tables are presented to show forecasts for gross domestic product, international trade, and consumer prices.

The article presents an economic forecast for Australia from 2011 to 2015. The factors that affect the country's gross domestic product (GDP) include the floods in late 2010 and the destructive effects of Cyclone Yasi in early 2011. It is expected that the economy will grow by 3.3% a year on average. It is expected that the economy will grow by 3.3% a year on average from 2012 to 2015. The article also discusses the country's foreign debt servicing obligations.

The article presents an economic outlook for Australia for 2011-15. It notes that real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to slowdown from 2.7% in 2010 to 2.1% in 2011. During the forecast period, economic growth is projected to average 3.3% annually. It points out that both mining exports and private investment will continue to play an important role in the domestic economy. Also expected is a rise in average coal prices by another 20.2% in 2011.

The article discusses an economic forecast for Australia for 2010-2011. It is predicted that real gross domestic product will increase by 2.8% in the first year of the outlook period but will slowdown to 2.6% in 2011 due to weaker expansion in China. Price increases are seen to slowdown in 2011 to 2.5%, which has been attributed to monetary tightening.

The article presents the economic forecast for the world and for Australia in 2010-2011. The world economy will reportedly grow in purchasing power parity by 4.2% in 2010, but will slow down in 2011 due to the possible waning of stimulus measures. It is stated that the Australian economy will grow by 2.7% in 2010, but will slightly slow down in 2011 due to a seen slower growth in China, and that inflation will rise to 2.9% in 2010. The averaging of the currency to 1.18 Australian dollars to 1 U.S dollar in the second half of 2010 is also noted.

The article presents an economic forecast for Australia for 2010-2011. Amidst the scenario of a 4.1 per cent global purchasing power parity term growth for 2010, the country is expecting a 2.9 per cent real-term growth for 2010, as prices of coal and iron ore are expected to sustain growth in 2011, despite the worldwide decline in the spot prices of the two commodities. Income deficit, however, will remain as the main issue as it reflects the high cost of foreign debt servicing.

The article presents an outlook for Australia and the global economy for 2010-2011. Recovery is seen for the global economy helped by fiscal and monetary stimulus measures. The world economy is estimated to have contracted by 0.8% in purchasing power parity terms but is predicted to grow by 3.9% in 2010. Forecast for Australian gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been revised to 2.9% in 2010 due to economic recovery indications. In 2010, inflation is expected to rise to 3.1%.

The article offers forecasts on the economy of Australia. It expects a 3.8% growth in the global economy in 2010 while a 2.6% increase in Australian gross domestic product (GDP) growth is predicted for 2010. The growth of exports of Australia will be supported by continued increases in demand from China. It outlines forecasts for the rate of inflation in the country in 2010 to 2011.

The article presents an economic forecast for Australia for the 2010-2011 period. It predicts that the growth of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 will be 2.3%. Baseline forecast for inflation is that it will accelerate to an annual average of 2.6% in the said period. It notes on the appreciation of the Australian dollar in early February 2010. Trade deficit for the said period is also expected to widen due to the recovery of import demand.

The article discusses an economic forecast for Australia for 2010-2011. It is predicted that gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2010 is 2.3 percent while economic growth will be around 2.6 percent in 2011. There is a risk for Australian efforts to suffer if stimulus measures in developed countries do not maintain economic recovery.

The article presents the economic forecast for Australia for 2010 to 2011. It predicts that in 2010, the Australian economy will grow by 2% but in 2011 will remain weak at 2.5%. Market outlook for other economic indicators like consumer confidence, house prices and private consumption, are presented in detail. Other topics discussed include economic risks during the forecast period, inflation and exchange rates.

The article presents economic forecasts for Australia. The country's economy is projected to expand by 2% in 2010, indicating a recovery from an estimated growth of 1.2% in 2009. House prices will grow by 6.2% in the third quarter of 2009 while private consumption would post an average increase of 2%. Information on consumer price inflation, exchange rates and exports are also included.