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Topic: Economic stimulus package
There's a lazy $3 billion being wasted on the BER program, which would be better spent clinching Rudd's hospital takeover deal. We need to halt Julia's BER plan before there's no money left, writes <b>Michael Stutchbury</b>.

Stutchbury: Julia’s past her use-by

Economy

Apr 20, 2010

<em>Crikey</em> asked a group of leading economic hard heads whether it was finally time to wind back the stimulus in light of yesterday's growth number and the RBA's decision on Tuesday to hike interest rates.

Ask the economists: are we overstimulated?

Economy

Mar 04, 2010

It's typical Labor government stuff at the moment: Labor had a big cash splash to avert the GFC and now the Coalition are blasting their 'spiralling debt'. But how <em>should</em> the government balance spending with saving? asks <b>Brian Toohey</b>.

It’s not about how much they spend, it’s what they spend it on

Economy

Mar 04, 2010

Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan successfully managed us out of an economic crisis with their stimulus package. But by averting a recession, the public has no idea how close we were to disaster and are quick to turn, writes <b>Ross Gittins</b>.

Gittins: Rudd was too good at saving us

Economy

Mar 03, 2010

Rudd's economic stimulus package brought us no major infrastructure projects, economic blow outs and failed schemes. Labor partied hard and now we're stuck suffering the debt hangover, says <b>Barnaby Joyce</b>.

Barnaby Joyce: How Labor threw all our money away

Federal

Feb 25, 2010

The surprising news that Australia's unemployment rate dropped 5.5% last month has prompted treasury Secretary Ken Henry to declare the Global Financial Crisis over. But neither the Business Council nor Barnaby Joyce are ready to break out the bubbly just yet.

Henry: The financial crisis is over

Economy

Feb 12, 2010

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Unemployment has plummeted -- a small reminder that, for all its problems this week, the Government has got the big picture right.

Unemployment falls as stimulus is withdrawn

Economy

Feb 11, 2010

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A great data visualisation from the <em>Harvard Business Review</em> showing how large a percentage of their GDP different countries are spending on bailouts and stimulus packages in the wake of the GFC.

Bailouts vs. Stimulus vs. GDP

Economy

Feb 02, 2010

The people love him, but as Kevin Rudd done anything of great substance as PM? Instead, he avoids making difficult decisions -- from the ETS to the stimulus package -- to help ensure his popularity, writes <b>Janet Albrechtsen</b>.

Albrechtsen: Our PM has no balls

Federal

Dec 23, 2009

Deputy PM Julia Gillard's image has moved from leftie Work Choice demolisher to capable and popular Acting PM. Can her so-called Education Revolution work to solidify her policy making skills? asks <b>Paul Kelly</b>.

Kelly: The power behind Julia, the people’s princess

Federal

Dec 21, 2009

Latest figures from the ABS show that Treasurer Wayne Swan got it right by refusing to cut down on the stimulus package three months ago. Plus, a second airport for Sydney? Ha!

A tick for the Treasurer

Richard Farmer’s chunky bits

Dec 16, 2009

Today's housing data confirms the RBA got its interest rate timing right. But the trick will be sustaining the surge in housing construction.

Buoyant housing sector further vindicates the Reserve Bank

Markets

Dec 15, 2009

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