- May 26, 2009: Turnbull Pushes For Delay of Emissions Trading Scheme LegislationThe Leader of the Opposition, Malcolm Turnbull, has announced that the coalition will move to defer passage of the Emissions Trading Scheme legislation until next year. Speaking at a joint press conference with the Nationals leader, Warren Truss, Turnbull argued that the legislation should be delayed until after the Copenhagen conference at the end ...
- Mar 04, 2009: Economic Growth Declines 0.5% In December QuarterAustralia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.5% in the December quarter, according to the latest National Accounts figures. Includes audio of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s press conference.
- Feb 03, 2009: Rudd Announces $42 Billion Stimulus PackageAudio of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s press conference announcement of a $42 billion stimulus package, in response to the global financial crisis, including direct payments to families and a variety of infrastructure projects.
