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  Aust "Iron Man" of industrialised nations: OECD survey
Australia has been described as the "Iron Man" of the major industrialised nations, after producing 21 years of uninterrupted ...

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  Confidence among medium-sized firms at record highs
Optimism among mid-sized Australian businesses has hit record highs in the lead-up to Christmas, a quarterly survey has ...

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  Manufacturers still plagued by high Aust dollar: survey
Lower interest rates have yet to give a noticeable boost to a manufacturing sector that remains plagued by a high Australian ...

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  No damage if government dumps surplus: economists
Economists believe the federal government can ditch its much promised budget surplus without damaging its triple-A credit ...

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  Australia, New Zealand economic ties a 30Y 'success'
The success of economic ties between Australia and New Zealand could be improved through more services trade and investment, ...

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  Australia's hiring pace remains at 3-year low: research
Australia's hiring pace is expected to remain at its lowest level in over three years, research shows.

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  Consumers 'worse off' under financial reforms: report
Financial services sector bosses believe regulatory changes in their industry will leave consumers worse off, a new report ...

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