Tactical losses, strategic gains
Article Abstract:
The Australian government since 1980 has made several structural improvements to the nation's economy by eliminating protectionism and undertaking pragmatic reforms in immigration, labor, and education law. These improvements overshadow tactical errors like the mishandled banking law reform.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Australia's hard choice
Article Abstract:
Finance minister Paul Keating of the Australian Labor Party introduced reforms that have caused wages to drop and unemployment to rise. Contender John Hewson of the Liberal-National Party advocates more reforms and a goods and services tax.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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In full swing
Article Abstract:
The performance of the ruling Liberal party in a by-election in Queensland, Australia, and its handling of the Australian economy are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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