The government has called an election and is now in caretaker

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Media releases

2007

OECD Economic Outlook

The OECD's latest Economic Outlook paints picture of solid growth, but it also confirms the scope of the inflation challenge the Rudd Government has inherited and the difficult long-term task ahead

Rudd Government announces new era of independence for RBA

Today's release of a new Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy represents a new era of independence and transparency for the Reserve Bank.

National Accounts – September Quarter 2007

Today's National Accounts provide an important picture of the Australian economy.

New Treasurer calls for community input into Budget

Today I call on families, individuals, business and community groups to submit their ideas for the Government's first Budget, as we go about meeting the big economic challenges Australia faces.