Economic forecast.

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.