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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.