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The article offers information on the economic and political condition in Australia and offers an outlook for 2008-2009. In politics, the Labor Party appears to be leading in the opinion polls as the general election is approaching which is expected to be held in October 2007. Labor Leader Kevin Rudd criticizes Prime Minister John Howard on several issues. On the economics side, annual gross domestic product growth is estimated to have reached 3.6% in 2007. The Australian dollar has depreciated due to a turmoil in global credit markets.

The article presents information on domestic political conditions in Australia as of March 2012. Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeated former foreign minister Kevin Rudd in the February 27 leadership ballot of the ruling Labor Party's leadership ballot. A January poll found that there has been a 30% decline in primary support for the Labor Party. In early 2012, the federal government will introduce new and recycled bills such as those relating to social security and anti-dumping.

The article presents a monthly review of the political scene in Australia as of November 2007. Prime Minister John Howard announces that the federal election will be held on November 24, an election date which is reportedly chosen strategically around the monetary policy meetings of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The main issues in the upcoming elections are industrial relations, economic management, health and environment. Labor Party leader Kevin Rudd proposes a nationwide takeover of hospitals by the federal government.

The article presents information on the political condition in Australia as of July 2010. Julia Gillard has been elected as the first female prime minister on June 24, 2010 with the support of the Labor Party. Her election came after outgoing prime minister Kevin Rudd has come under pressure from his party to resign. Some of the factors the resulted to Rudd's loss of the prime ministership are cited such as his stance to address climate change which disenchanted voters.

The article provides a political outlook for Australia for 2010-2011. After enjoying impressive approval ratings during his first two years, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's popularity dropped, prompted by the deaths of four insulation installers which resulted from safety problems associated with a drive to insulate homes. However, surveys show that voter disapproval centered on the prime minister's decision shelving the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

The article looks at the political scene in Australia as of May 2010. Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been fixing its failed policies with an aim of focusing its attention on health. In late April 2010, Prime Minister Rudd announced that the federal government will delay plans to introduce a carbon emissions trading scheme which he blamed on the Senate's obstruction and slow progress in international talks on the issue. A minority government has been formed by the Labor party with the support of the Greens in Tasmania.

The article presents a political outlook for Australia for 2010-2011. The popularity of Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has declined as public opinion turned against him due to safety problems linked to the death of insulation installers. Further, the electorate has negatively responded to his decision to set aside legislation for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme which is one of his flagship policies. It is noted that the U.S. will remain the closest ally of Australia while China is its largest trading partner.

The article presents an outlook on the political sector of Australia. It discusses the competition between the governing Labor Party and the opposition Liberal-National coalition. It relates the decline in approval rating of Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Opposition leader, Tony Abbott has introduced a more generous paid parental leave package in order to attract more female voters.

The article presents an outlook on the political sector of Australia for 2010-2011. It expects a victory for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in the next general election in the country due to the success of his party, the Labor Party in handling the economy during the global economic recession. It discusses the impact of the leadership of Tony Abbott on the status of the opposition Liberal-National coalition. It relates how the climate change issue would affect the next election in Australia.

The article presents the political outlook for Australia for the period 2010-2011. It is expected that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will call a general election in late 2010 and that he will remain in office. It is noted that climate change will be one of the main issues in the next election. The trade relationship of the country with China is said to be beneficial to both countries and will encourage closer ties between the two.

The article discusses a political outlook for Australia for 2010-2011. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is in his final year and has high approval rating because of the way he handled the economy during the recession. It is expected that the U.S. will still be the closest ally of the country and China the biggest trade partner.

The article discusses the political and economic outlook for 2010-2011 for Australia as of November 2009. Domestic politics sees Labor Party prime minister Kevin Rudd enjoying approval ratings due to decisions related to the Kyoto Protocol, collective bargaining, and the apology to the aborigines. It explains that despite withdrawal of troops in Iraq, U.S. has remained Australia's closest ally, while China has remained its strongest economic partner.

The article presents a political outlook for Australia in 2010-2011. The government of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd ratifies the gas emissions bill, issues a public apology to the aborigines and recalls the workers' collective bargaining power. Closer diplomatic ties with China, believed to be Australia's largest trade partner because of strong import demand is being worked out. A double-dissolution election where all seats of both houses will be re-elected remains a possibility if Senate will reject for the second time the carbon gas proposal.

The article presents a political outlook for Australia for 2009-2010. According to analysts, the Labor Party, with the leadership of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, remains dominant in the House of Representatives. They also believe that there is a possibility of a double-dissolution election in 2009. Despite the decision of Rudd to withdraw Australian armed forces from Iraq in 2008, the U.S. is expected to be the country's closest partner, along with China.

The article presents an update on the political sector of Australia. It discusses how the warnings issued by the Labor Party government of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd regarding the budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 have weakened public confidence in the government. The complaints from unions have forced the government to cancel its plan to tax employee share schemes. It relates the status of the Labor Party, according to surveys of voting intention.

The article presents an outlook on the political sector of Australia for 2009-2010. It relates the need for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to defend his government from criticisms raised by the opposition in line with the economic downturn and the deterioration of public finances in the nation. It assesses the possibility for the government to call for a double dissolution election in 2009. It outlines some of the popular decisions made by Rudd, including ratifying the Kyoto Protocol.

The article reports on the political conditions in Australia, as of February 2009. It notes that the combination of lower revenue and increased spending will push the country's federal government budget into deficit. An overview of a special Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting attended by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Papua New Guinea on January 27, 2009 is offered. It talks about the country's pursuit of free-trade agreements with South Korea.

The article discusses the political outlook for Australia for 2009-2010. The ongoing deterioration in economic conditions is said to be the major threat to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's popularity. It was noted that the financial crisis has worked in Rudd's favour after he announced a guarantee of deposits and wholesale borrowing for many financial institutions. Opinion polls showed that opposition politician Malcolm Turnbull is the preferred prime minister among 19% of Australians, compared with Rudd's 66% preference rating.

The article presents a review of the political scene in Australia as of January 2009. A survey of voting intentions show the ruling Labor Party widening its lead over the opposition National-Liberal coalition and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd pulling further ahead of the opposition leader, Malcolm Turnbull, as preferred prime minister. The government secured the passage of legislation relating to the funding of private schools after the Liberal-National coalition dropped its objections to the measure in December 2008.

The article presents the political outlook for Australia for 2009-10 as of December 2008. After one year, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has allegedly maintained his popularity but the economic downturn pose a challenge to his leadership. On international relations, Rudd is expected to have favorable relations with the U.S. with the election of Barack Obama as President and is allegedly well positioned to foster trade ties with China.

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 a monthly review of Australian politics in November 2008. The entry notes that decisive actions by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to reduce the impact of the global financial turmoil have a keen populist edge, and counters a growing impression that he is more concerned on committees and reviews. It cites that the Labor Party has pushed for the passage of budget bills through the Australian Senate, including the end to a tax holiday on condensate gas, and an increase in luxury tax on cars that are priced above A$57,180.

The article presents a political outlook for Australia for 2009 to 2010. The entry notes that the Labor Party still commands a majority in the House of Representatives, while Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's popularity may be tested by the country's slow economic growth. It cites that disagreements within the Liberal-National coalition has given Prime Minister Rudd a 54% preference rating against the opposition. It mentions that Prime Minister Rudd shares the same views on Iraq and global warming as U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.

A forecast regarding the political and economic conditions in Australia for 2008 and 2009 is presented. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of the Labor Party is expected to maintain his popularity in spite of the economic conditions in the country being cited as likely to pose risk to Rudd's popularity. The U.S. is predicted to remain in close ally with the country despite the withdrawal of Australian troops from Iraq and the signing of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change.

The article presents a political outlook for Australia for 2008-2009. Following its victory in the November 2007 federal election, the Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, has a commanding majority in the House of Representatives and a strong public mandate. The article cites the government's argument that the Liberal-National coalition has bequeathed it an economy threatened by inflation. It is predicted that Rudd will not develop a warm friendship with the U.S.

The article presents Australia's political outlook for 2008-2009. Labor Party leader Kevin Rudd is expected to win as prime minister as he challenges the present government's labor laws, climate change and Australia's participation in the U.S.-Iraq war. Although Australia will continue to support the U.S. under Rudd's administration, phased withdrawal of Australian troops from Iraq in 2008 is expected. Since Rudd served as a diplomat in Beijing, he is more likely to foster trade tries with China.

The article provides a summary of a report about politics and economy of Australia. It states that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is expected to have hard time winning the next general election, prompted significantly by his environmental policy, while the opposition Liberal-National Coalition is considerably gaining support since Tony Abbott took over leadership of the party in December 2009. The opposition leader, during his budget response speech, focused on mining tax legislation.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Australia and offers an outlook for 2010-2011. Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is expected to experience difficulties in winning the upcoming general election due to his stance on environmental policy. Fiscal budget is expected to be in deficit during the forecast period but economic recovery will boost revenue collection. Australia's economy is predicted to grow by 2% in 2010 while real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will slow down in 2011.

The article presents an outlook on the economic and political sectors of Australia for 2010-2011. It expects a victory for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in the next general election in the country due to the success of his party, the Labor Party in handling the economy during the global economic recession. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise its official cash rate (OCR) in order to prevent inflation in 2010-2011 period. It offers forecasts on the growth of the Australian economy in 2009 and 2010.

The article presents an economic and political outlook for Australia for the period 2010-2011, as well as its economic and political conditions for the month of February 2010. It is predicted that Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will win the general election. The official cash rate (OCR) is forecasted to be raised by the Reserve Bank of Australia to prevent the acceleration of inflation. It notes the decline of the unemployment rate to 5.3% in February 2010.

The article presents information about the political structure in the Commonwealth of Australia. The country has a federal democracy type of state and a legal system based on the 1901 constitution. Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II while Kevin Rudd is prime minister. Major political parties include the Labor Party, Liberal Party and National Party.

The article reports on the economic and political conditions in Australia. Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced an annual target of 2 percent productivity growth. In December 2009, unemployment rate fell to 5.5 percent as the number of people who obtained jobs increased by 35,200. It is predicted that Rudd will finish his term instead of calling an early general election.

The article discusses the executive summary of the November 2009 country report for Australia. The outlook for 2010-2011 states that prime minister Kevin Rudd will need to defend his government against criticisms due to the rise of public debts, while the gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for Australia is at 2%. The monthly report shows the reintroduction of the carbon emissions trading scheme, concerns over an increase in asylum seekers, and sustained criticisms for stimulus spending.

The article presents information on the political structure of Australia. The country's head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General Quentin Bryce and a cabinet ministry presided by Labor Party majority Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. It has a bicameral legislature. The legal system is based on the constitution of 1901. A list of the country's key ministers and officials is provided.

The article provides information on Australia. It considers the possibility that Labor Party Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will initiate an early general election if a bill on carbon emissions is hindered by the Senate. For 2009-2010, analysts expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to set its official cash rate (OCR) at 3 percent until mid-2010. It was reported that retail sales in the country declined by 1.4 percent month on month in June 2009.