Tax debate no match for fiscal rectitude

Article Abstract:

The Australian economy is seen in other countries as a miracle, but if the 2000 budget shows signs of high spending, the market will react with higher interest rates and increased unemployment. Treasurer Peter Costello says the government will not sacrifice its surplus, and the budget he will deliver in 1999 will send a message that Australia plans to maintain a strong fiscal policy.

Australia, Political aspects, Tax reform

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Last throw of the dice

Article Abstract:

Peter Costello's proposals for his sixth budget are extremely important to Australian Prime Minister John Howard and the survival of his Coalition government. Costello's budget needs to give the government a boost as election promises alone will not save the government.

Economic aspects

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Costello's long walk to freedom

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the influence which the critical, leaked memo by Liberal Party president Shane Stone is likely to have on the behavior of federal treasurer Peter Costello.

Officials and employees, Column, Politicians, Liberal Party (Australia), Stone, Shane

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