The Economists
The Economists
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GDP figures strong but difficult days ahead
28 minutes Posted Sep 2, 2021 at 7:30 am.
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The underlying strength in the Australian economy has again beat many expectations; the nation's economy rose 0.7 per cent in the June quarter. However, the figures are like a look in the rear-view mirror and do not capture the full pain of the latest lockdowns. Is the latest economic news set to be as good as it gets?
Guests:
Josh Frydenberg, Federal Treasurer
Jo Masters, Chief Economist, EY Oceania