Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison should be pleased with the strong GDP figure, released during the election campaign.
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The adverse impact of the resources bust is still there, but the figures suggest the economy tracking at or above its potential.
Two views of the Australian economy.
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Scott Morrison and Chris Bowen kept to their lines, but both ignored Australia’s most compelling economic issue.
‘Labor leader Bill Shorten was wrong to claim an immediate GDP boost from his party’s education policy.’
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Both parties are proposing to spend more on education, yet there is no guarantee that either will lift outcomes substantially.
University graduates are vital to creating new jobs, technologies and industries.
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Over the next ten years, 40% of jobs are predicted to disappear. Universities will be essential to helping people reskill, upskill and reinvent their jobs.
Lots of balls.
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It made the headlines, but the numbers don’t add up.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange building in Sandton, Johannesburg.
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The announcement of a rival to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange presents a welcome development in South Africa – but it’s not the first time the JSE has faced competition.
Magnetic rare earths are used in the production of magnets found in mobile phones.
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The magnetic group of rare earths, used in the production of powerful magnets, will be a driver for the market into the future.
Graphite can be converted into synthetic diamonds used in manufacturing.
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Australia needs to move beyond mining graphite and invest in processes that convert it into synthetic diamonds and use it to create carbon fibres.
Lithium is used in Tesla Energy batteries for businesses and utility companies.
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If Australia investments in technology to recycle and lease lithium, it could capitalise on its increasing use in batteries.
Haulage truck at the Rio Tinto West Angelas iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of West Australia.
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Even if the price of iron ore remains low, Australia is still well placed to benefit from this resource in the future.
A slowdown in mining has hit the industrial construction sector hard.
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The industrial construction sector will have to cut costs and focus on smaller projects due to a slowdown in mining construction.
Crowd pleaser.
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The chancellor’s strategy has been to create an impression of quietly assured competence. The result? Rather bland, but the surprise sugary drinks tax will go down well with the public.
The economic uncertainty index shows there is still a need for strong policy responses to events that shock the economy.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has created a new index for uncertainty in the Australian economy based on news, financial indicators and economic variables.
The Malcolm Turnbull-led government will have to combat a gloomy Australian economic forecast in this year’s election.
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The Coalition government will retain power if it can convince both business and voters it understands Australia’s economic challenges.
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma is president of the country as well as the African National Congress. He is under pressure on all fronts.
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It is unlikely President Zuma will announce a structural changes in his State of the Nation Address. This, despite education being in dire need of fundamental restructuring and an economy in decline.
Much is expected of South African President Jacob Zuma when he delivers his 2016 State of the Nation Address.
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The general loss of faith in the economy is the most important issue President Zuma must address. More radical social and economic transformation, with emphasis on land reform will be most critical.
Was federal treasurer Scott Morrison right about falling government expenditure?
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Federal treasurer Scott Morrison said that expenditure as a share of the economy under this government is falling, not increasing. Is that right?
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A professor of economics reflects on other outbreaks to get to grips with the likely impacts of Zika.
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It’s a turbulent time for the global economy – here’s what to expect.
We knew China couldn’t keep growing so fast.
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This week delivered more evidence that advanced economies are suffering from secular stagnation, hampering any real growth.