It has become a time honoured tradition for incoming governments to rip into the previous government’s economic record. And now it’s Wayne Swan’s turn — his efforts so far have been half-hearted, writes Peter Brent.
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Rudd’s inflation promise could get fruity as prices soar
Kevin Rudd and his Treasurer Wayne Swan may well have committed their new Government to a policy that is unachievable whatever their best endeavours, writes Richard Farmer.
Don’t panic, don’t panic: Swan
Treasurer Wayne Swan says he is confident Australia can ride out the global turmoil, writes Christian Kerr.
Taking on the banks: huffing and puffing will blow nothing down
Making threatening noises when there is nothing he can actually do is a strange course for Labor’s new boy Treasurer Wayne Swan to be taking, writes Richard Farmer.
Mixed feelings for Labor on stable interest rates
The new boy Treasurer Wayne Swan will surely have mixed feelings about the decision of the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates steady. If there is to be any increase in the next six months or so then far better for Labor that it was sooner rather than later, writes Richard Farmer.
