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The federal budget looms, and as we've been hearing for weeks, it's going to be a tough one (with a few conspicuous sweeteners on the side).

Disconnect between economic perception, reality

May 07, 2012

Swan’s very clear message to the RBA is that it can easily cut interest rates knowing that government demand will be dampening demand and inflation pressures over the forecast horizon, writes economist <b>Stephen Koukoulas</b>.

Swan’s near perfect application of economic policy

Mar 29, 2012

The 2012-13 surplus has been preserved, at the cost of moving spending around, but Europe is still a huge threat to the economy.

Swan’s MYEFO tricks to be overshadowed by EU?

Nov 29, 2011

The government has unveiled a range of spending cuts but they won't stop a big blowout in this year's budget deficit.

MYEFO: Swan cuts to save the thinnest of surpluses

Nov 29, 2011

Given the magnitude of the burden of mental illness and the scope and extent of needs in the mental health sector, the Gillard government's significant down payment on new and expanded services can only be considered the beginning, writes <b>Lesley Russell</b>.

Mental health and the budget: positive steps but many gaps remain

May 25, 2011

This year there has been a striking -- but completely unnoticed -- correlation between the federal government’s mental health initiatives and the dominant theme in Australian films. <b>Luke Buckmaster</b> explains.

Parallels between mental health initiatives and portrayals in Australian film

May 20, 2011

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