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Labor endorses ACCC decision

... Qantas appeals the decision, it had concerns about a new mutual recognition bill currently before the House of Representatives. If passed in its current form, the bill would undermine Australian safety standards and jobs, because it assumes Australia ...

Costello admits full Telstra sale faces long road through Senate

... legislation allowing the full sale of Telstra Corp through the Senate. The legislation passed through the House of Representatives last night. But Mr Costello admitted it would be harder to get the legislation passed in the senate. "I'm sure it will ...

Crean brings reshuffle to frontbench, Latham promoted to treasury

... Peter Costello in parliament and follows his recent promotion to manager of opposition business in the House of Representatives. A Shadow cabinet meeting in Melbourne is expected to finalise the reshuffle today, with Mr Crean expected to formally announce ...

RBA may cut interest rates, economy set to weaken: ICAP

... to weaken more than expected, the latest ICAP weekly insight has forecasted. "In its testimony to the House of Representatives Committee last Friday, the Reserve Bank indicated that it has become increasingly concerned about the immediate economic outlook," ...

Wizard adds voice to rate cut predictions

... yet another voice to the forecasts of an RBA rate cut, following Governor Macfarlane's speech to the House of Representatives committee last Friday.

RBA hints at interest rate cut due to international downturn

... could be forced to cut interest rates, RBA governor Ian Macfarlane warned today in an address to the House of Representatives standing committee on economics, finance and public administration. "The domestic economy has weathered the unfavourable international ...

Rising dollar advances case for interest rate cut: ICAP

... to be a change of heart, the appearance of senior bank officials, including the governor, before the House of Representatives Committee scheduled for June 6 would provide a perfect opportunity to signal a change to the market.

Latham appointed deputy manager of Opposition business

The ALP's Mark Latham was appointed deputy manager of Opposition business in the House of Representatives today. Latham, Opposition spokesman for economic ownership, community security and housing, will serve as deputy to Labor's family and community ...

Morning market wrap: Mixed signals for US market

... assessment of conditions by Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan to the Committee on Financial Services, US House of Representatives. "As I indicated when I met with you earlier this year, I continue to believe the economy is positioned to expand ...