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Media releases
2012
Hockey finally admits to announcing $70 billion budget crater
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has today finally come clean on his $70 billion budget debacle, admitting he announced the budget crater on live television and adding that he 'shouldn't have said' t
Supporting the Great Barrier Reef's tourism industry
The Gillard Government will help ease the financial pressure on the Great Barrier Reef tourism industry through a temporary cut to the Environment Management Charge (EMC) on visitors to the Reef.
Superannuation roundtable
The Gillard Government is today pleased to announce a new Superannuation Roundtable to consider ideas raised at the Tax Forum for providing Australians with more options in retirement and improving
Consumer price index - December quarter 2011
Today's inflation figures show a moderation in headline inflation and contained underlying inflation, providing more evidence of Australia's strong economic fundamentals.
IMF world economic outlook update - January update
The IMF has downgraded growth forecasts in its World Economic Outlook update released today, citing the European crisis and deteriorating financial conditions as causes of weaker global activity.
Further appointments to the Energy Security Council
I am pleased to announce today the appointment of Mr Ross Bunyon AM, Ms Nancy Fox, Mr Stephen Parbery and Mr Michael Perry to the Energy Security Council.
40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and the People's Republic of China
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and China.