Asian games

Article Abstract:

Australia has had difficulty joining Asian regional groupings, but the events in the United States on September 11 2001 have led to closer economic integration with South-East Asia. Malaysia, who in the past had rejected Australia, has agreed to an economic partnership.

Economic aspects, International aspects, Economic policy, Asia, Australian foreign relations

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Unfinished business

Article Abstract:

Australia's Democrats have rejected Prime Minister John Howard's second-wave industrial reforms. A series of court cases could act as a barrier to the trend towards outsourcing and possibly future government privatizations.

Industrial policy, Outsourcing

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Think global, act regional

Article Abstract:

Australia is planning a regional free trade agreement with ASEAN countries to its north and with New Zealand. The challenges facing the World Trade Organization are discussed.

International trade, Southeast Asia, Free trade

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