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Media Coverage - 2001

Date Newspaper/
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Program		 Article by Subject Staff Interviewed/
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MIAESR Product cited		 Headline
  December 2001
20/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 18 Cherelle Murphy A healthier outlook for the Australian economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Bonds ignore local cheer, focus on US
20/12/2001 The Age p. 3 Stephen Dabkowski Analysts confirm that the economy has survived and may remain strong till middle of next year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Economy to continue strong pace
19/12/2001 Ballarat Courier p. 39 In Brief Recovery in the labour market may not be as strong as expected Westpac/MI Unemployment Expectations Jobless concerns
19/12/2001 CNBC Asia (Melbourne) 2016hrs Mark Laudi There are more claims of a robust Australian economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1542hrs Nick Papas Australian investors do not appear to become as defencsive as some theorists after September 11 ING/MI Household Savings Report  
19/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1402hrs Newsreader Good short term propects are promised for economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1205hrs Newsreader Indications of momentum carrying the Australian economy forward Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 98.5 FM (Perth) 1200hrs Newsreader Economic activity in October was at 5.5% Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 1043hrs Garry Wilkinson Bill Evans discusses the Westpac Leading Index released that day Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 1213hrs Newsreader Long term growth rate of 4.2% predicted Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1202hrs Newsreader Upbeat short term prospects promised Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1105hrs Rohan Forster Indications of momentum carrying the Australian economy forward Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 West Australian p. 58 Michael Weir Terrorists attacks and turmoil had only a marginal effect on savings and investment of household ING/MI Household Savings Report Share savings hold steady
19/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 39 Barrie Dunstan Australian investors do not appear to become as defencsive as some theorists after September 11 ING/MI Household Savings Report Australian investors more adventurous: survey
17/12/2001 Canberra Times p. 17 Jim Baynes Australian stocke market can expect a quiet week up until Christmas Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Quiet week ahead expected for Australian share market
17/12/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 22 Diary Upcoming events and publications Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/12/2001 Courier Mail p. 17 Diary Upcoming events and publications Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/12/2001 Herald Sun p. 87 Fleur Anderson All quiet in share market leading up to Christmas Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Quiet Christmas on Wall Street
17/12/2001 The Australian p. 28 What's on Upcoming events and publications Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
15/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 2 Joyce Moullakis Unemployment expectations rose 6.6% in December, mostly concerned about retrenchements Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Unemployment Expectations Job worries may cut consumer spending
15/12/2001 The Weekend Australian p. 32 Terry McCrann Australian economy is looking well up to the new year Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Why so glum? We're in great shape
14/12/2001 Canberra Times p. 27   Inflation expectations rose slightly in December Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Survey finds rise in inflation expectations
14/12/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 32   Expectations about inflation rose slightly in December Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Inflation tumble raises our expectations, says institute
13/12/2001 Business Review Weekly p. 41 Robert Skeffington Despite predictions of high unemployment, consumer spending will keep the economy on the rails Peter Summers/MI The economy's strength is on the home front
13/12/2001 The Age p. 4 Josh Gordon Consumer confidence has returned to pre-September 11 levels Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Confidence rise lifts sales hope
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 2 Sid Marris Consumer confidence is buoyed. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers gear to spend up big
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 19 Geoffrey Newman The dollar is strengthened by US interest rate cuts Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment US Fed clouds silver lining
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 2 Alan Wood Unemployment on the rise, but Australian consumers are eager Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nothing wrong with being jolly, for now
13/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 3 Paul Cleary Australian economy could defy the global downturn Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Growth tipped to rise next year
13/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 21 Cherelle Murphy Cuts in US interest rates are not helping the bond market Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Bond rally shortlived despite Fed rate cut
13/12/2001 Herald Sun p. 83 Colin Brinsden Consumers and businesses alike are fairly upbeat about the economy Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment No worries for Aussie economy
13/12/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 7 Matt Wade Consumers are confident as they approach Christmas Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Figures bring Christmas cheer for retailers
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 2 Business Section Sid Marris Consumers are confident as they approach Christmas Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers defy looming slump with holiday spending splurge
13/12/2001 Warrnambool Standard p. 15   Australia's economic outlook is looking up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economy looking rosy
13/12/2001 Border Mail p. 4   Australia's economic outlook is looking up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economic outlook rosier
13/12/2001 Bendigo Advertiser p. 10   Australia's economic outlook is looking up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Outlook not so bleak
13/12/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 13   Consumer sentiment took a big leap forward this month Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Buyer confidence buoyant for Xmas
13/12/2001 Ballarat Courier p. 4   Consumer sentiment figures show that economic gloom may have been excessive Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economy better than believed.
12/12/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1205hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 2GB (Sydney) 1204hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment has improved since September 11 Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1104hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have been almost fully restored Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1102hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have been almost fully restored Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1603hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have been almost fully restored Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1306hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1202hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1503hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 2032hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer sentiment up 5.5% to 108.5 in December with a reading above 100 meaning more consumers are optimistic than pessimistic Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1302hrs News Newsreader Consumer confidence in Australia appears to be restored. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1208hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have recovered much ground since September attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1817hrs Gavin Wood Consumer sentiment rises 5.5% in December, the biggest jump in six months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1704hrs Newsreader Retailers are looking forward to a good Christmas with improvement in Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 11.25hrs The Cordeaux Show, Barry Ion Foreign backpackers who work in Australia create jobs Dr Beth Webster, Melbourne Institute  
10/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 17 Cherelle Murphy Can the performance of Australian economy continue Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment focus on business confidence, job figures
04/12/2001 The Australian p. 11 Alan Wood An economic cycle linked to US business leaves us vulnerable to recession Barry Hughes speaking at Melbourne Institute Business Cycles Conference In Australia alone we trust
Date Newspaper/
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  November 2001
27/11/2001 The Australian p. 15 Peter Dawkins Hard-headed policies are needed by the new coalition government Peter Dawkins/Melbourne Institute Give employers incentives to re-engage the jobless
27/11/2001 University News p. 2   University of Melbourne's first IP Management and Commercialisation Summit Peter Dawkins/Melbourne Institute Date with industry
27/11/2001 The Age p. Meaghan Shaw Working hours and overtime negotiation is best left to workers and managers, Australian Indeustrial Relaitons Commission told Mark Wooden, chamber's expert witness Employer case on overtime
27/11/2001 The Australian p. 14 The Agenda Towards Opportunity and Prosperity 2002 will hope to provoke national debate about economic and social challenges Professor Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research All Australians should be part of way ahead
25/11/2001 2UE (Sydney) 1102hrs Newsreader Foreign backers create more jobs than they take. Melbourne Institute  
25/11/2001 Sunday Telegraph (Sydney) p. 19 Simon Kearney Foreign backpackers create more jobs than they take, according to the first detailed research into working lifestyles of backpackers Dr Elizabeth Webster, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Flat out working, Backpackers boost economy
24/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Stephen Wiesenthal Retailers are confident of a strong Christmas trading Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Sales a good omen for retailers
24/11/2001 Daily Telegraph p. 25 John Rolfe Inverstors are turning away from share, since the US attack Pete Summers, Melbouren Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research So, is cash really king after September 11?
22/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Paul Cleary Slower population growth and reform fatigue will cut economic growth this decade by a third compared with last decade. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Grim outlook for profit growth
22/11/2001 Courier Mail p. 29 Fleur Anderson The sharemarket was effected by low investor confidence and WMC's decision to demerge Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity WMC's shock move knocks sharemarket
22/11/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 29   Australia's economy would grow much slower this decade than it did for most of last Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Growth tipped to slow
22/11/2001 Business Review Weekly p.16 The Week in Review Consumer confidence climbs in November Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economy
21/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Stephen Long Casual employees will be able to claim unfair dismissal after just 3 months employment, despite expert evidence by Mark Wooden that this would undermine job creation Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Dismissal ruling win for casuals
21/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 8 Rochelle Burbury and Joyce Moullakis Consumers, particularly men, will be curbing their spending over the next 12 months Retail Probe, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Men feel the pinch in climate of caution
21/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1205hrs Newsreader Aust. Economy will weather the global downturn better than most Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1132hrs Sally Loane Australia's economic future is looking okay Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1130hrs Newsreader Indexes of Economic Activity has produced positive results Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 2243hrs Tony Jones MI Indexes predict a solid pickup in economic activity in coming months Pete Summers/Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Lateline
21/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1605hrs Newsreader Fresh forecasts fo activity ahead by the Melbourne Institute Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 2NC (Newcastle) 1600hrs Newsreader Economic activities in Septmeber has registered a solid rise Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 1305hrs Newsreader Economic activity for September registers solid rise of 4.1% in analysed terms Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 1105hrs Newsreader Index of economic activity remains well above long term trend measure Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/11/2001 Canberra Times p. 18 Ben Ready Investors will look offshore for developments Westpac/MI Index of Economic Activity Investors focus on offshore data
19/11/2001 University News p. 4   The global plunge into recession may have more to do with hight oil prices than terrorist attacks. Pete Summers, Mercer-Melbourne Institute Quarterly Bulletin of Economic Trends Global plunge was already on the way
19/11/2001 The Age p. 4 Sian Watkins Melbourne Institute Business Economic Forum Melbourne Institute Business Economics Forum State Watch
19/11/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1740hrs Virginia Trioli Discussion of consumer sentiment, the economy growing and retail sails Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Drive
16/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Joyce Moullakis Inflationary expections drop significantly, lowest level in three years Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Wages rise as Howard cautions
16/11/2001 Daily Telegraph p. 103 Andrew Papadatos Threat of a small interest rate rise dampened demand for shares Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Shares find resources for a rise, despite sliding oil price
16/11/2001 The Age p. 7 Nicke McKenzie and Stephen Cauchi Christmas trading will be reduced by downturn of world economy Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Christmas retail likely to be slow
15/11/2001 The Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 14   Big rebound in consumer confidence last week, despite rising unemployment and international economic uncertainty Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Australia living on sunny side of the street
15/11/2001 The Age p. 1 Josh Gordon 3.4% rise in consumer sentiment after 9% slump after US terrorist attacks in September Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Shoppers warm up for merry Christmas
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 19 Helen Tobler Retailers are looking forward to successful christmas, as consumers may put off travel to stay at home for christmas Wespac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Tis season of jolly folly, shops hope
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 19 David King Household items are high on consumers agendas Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment For many, it's the sweet buy and buy
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 19 Geoffrey Newman Consumers have shrugged off the threat of war, terrorism and the threat of job cuts to report a surge of confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumer ignore portents
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 23 Peter Switzer Small business receives good economic news from a rise in consumer and business confidence this month Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Bank on season of retail festivity
15/11/2001 The Canberra Times p. 3   Despite concerns about the job market, consumer sentiments is up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Rate cut remains on the cards
15/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 3 Paul Cleary and Miranda McLachlan Consumer confidence has defied the Coalition's emphasis on economic uncertainty Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers defy Coalition gloom
15/11/2001 The Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 13 Jim Dickins Aust. Is ranked No1 among develpoped economies, ahead of Europe, US and Japan Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Australian upbeat - with good cause
15/11/2001 The Daily Telegraph p. 35 Jim Dickins Economic worries were far from voters minds on Saturday 10th Novmeber, despite Coalition warnings Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Always look on the bright side of life
15/11/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 6 Laura Tingle Consumer sentiment recovered some of its pre-September 11 confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Spenders regain their confidence
14/11/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1706hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 1739hrs Mark Colvin Consumer Sentiment and job losses Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 1804hrs Newsreader Election result is being played down as possible reason for surprise lift in consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1843hrs Mark Colvin Consumer Sentiment and job losses Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 1920hrs Deborah Kennedy Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 2030hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 0931hrs Steve Austin Solid recovery of Melbourne Institute over housing    
14/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 0900hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence has increased Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC Top End (Darwin) 1000hrs Annie Gastin The Economics of immigration and refugees and Mark Wooden says the evidence shows that they create jobs Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research  
14/11/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1004hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1101hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1102hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1203hrs Newsreader Buoyant Christmas trading ahead Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1206hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1207hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 1224hrs Tony Eastley, World at Noon Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 702 2bl (Melbourne) 1234hrs Highfield/Hall Australians now think it is a good time to spend substantially on major household items Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1307hrs Colin Denevan Consumers have grown more confident pointing to a positive Christmas for traders Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1404hrs Newsreader Consumers are displaying a surprising level of confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1602hrs Newsreader Despite job losses, there has been in lift in consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 2MCE (Bathurst) 1700hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/11/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0800hrs Newsreader Mark Wooden has researched the value of refugees to the economy and has found that they create jobs and economic activity; Australia is in good shape to take refugees at the moment Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research  
10/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 55 Jim Parker Little debate about economic policy during election Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
05/11/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 8   Conference on international business cycles. Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Briefly
03/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 24 Stephen Long Corporate downsizing has fuelled anxiety about job security, as well as corporate collapses Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute Frightening and tightening: Australia's job market
03/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 50 Peter Dawkins & Graeme Burns Peter Dawkins and Graeme Burns debate the merits of downsizing Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute, Downsizing: Is it working for Australia? Strategic approach to losing staff can ease costs not skills
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  October 2001
30/10/2001 The Age p. 10 Shane Green & Chloe Saltau Has the government delivered for families? Mariah Evans, Melbourne Instiute of Applied Economic and Social Research Howard, the family man - true or false?
30/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. Stephen Koukoulas A survey of leading financial market economists Anonymous comment by Pete Summers Who's best; economists rate the parties
28/10/2001 Sunday Telegraph p. 19 Nathan Vass More than 1/2 Australian businesses think recession Westpac/MI Surey of Consumer Sentiment Firms fear a slump
28/10/2001 Sunday Times (Perth) p. 23 Nathan Vass More than 1/2 Australian businesses think recession Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Half of firms predict gloom
25/10/2001 The Age p. 10 Chloe Saltau How public policy can help people balance work and private life Mariah Evans and Jonathan Kelley Putting the stress on families
24/10/2001 The Australian p. James Madden $4m funding for intellectual property research The University of Melbourne $4m fortress for good ideas
24/10/2001 Werribee Banner p. 10 Sheree Argento Hospitality industry is feeling a downturn, but not in Werribee Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Business endures
22/10/2001 University News p. 1   $4 Million Federal Government funding for new IP Centre at the University Peter Dawkins, Beth Webster, Melbourne Insitute University wins $4m to set up centre for IP research
20/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 51 Mark Wooden Prof. Wooden says that there has been little increase in the number of working hours since mid 90's Professor Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute Lies and Statistics
18/10/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 29 Matt Wade Dollar was boosted after rumours of multi-billion dollar takover deal with US minor Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Growth ignored; dollar floats on takeover talk
18/10/2001 Business Review Weekly p. 18   Consumer seniment dropsnine percentage points Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumer sentiment down
17/10/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0823hrs Vivian Schenker Mark Wooden discusses his research into working hours Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
17/10/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 0831hrs Robert Gottliebsen Leading index points to growth of 5.4% Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 0703hrs Newsreader Housing sector recovery has been farther evidenced in a forward indicator of the economy. Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 6WF (Perth) 1502hrs Newsreader Leading Index says the US terrorist attacks will not have a noticable impact on economic growth until next year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1510hrs Kevin Naughton People believe they are working more hours. Report will be used in the ACTU Reasonable Hours test case. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
17/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1308hrs Newsreader Leading index shows activity growth of 5.3%, well above its long term trend Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1304hrs Newsreader Economy is well place dto offset the impact of international activities Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1104hrs Natalie McGregor Doubt cast over whether Australian's are working harder and longer hours Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1610hrs Richard Glover Increase in working hours have been exaggerated, says Mark Wooden. Callers disagree. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1539hrs Derek Guille Caller says countries calculate unemployment figures differently. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1534hrs Derek Guille Figures suggest that work hours have stabilised over last decade Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC Triple J am Morning Show   Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1541hrs Derek Guille Mark Wooden discuss his report into working patterns and unpaid overtime. Takes calls. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
15/10/2001 The Age p. 2 Stephen Dabkowski   Some companies are thinking about staff morale during tough economic times Downsizing: the new way to impress
13/10/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 4 Matt Wade   Confidence in the jobs market has been shken by corporate turmoil and global conflict Grim times predicted as jobs vanish
13/10/2001 Courier Mail p. 71   Unemployment expections increase Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Unemployment Expectations Job security fears may curb consumer outlays
13/10/2001 Canberra Times p. 11   Unemployment expections increase and may curb spending Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Unemployment Expectations Job fears may slow spending
12/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. Bill McConnell   Volatility has thrown economists off track Volatility puts experts off key
12/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 34 Cherelle Murphy   Upswing in housing sector is likely to cushion the deterioration in the Aust. Labour market Housing boom lays foundation under jobs market
12/10/2001 3AW (Melbourne) 1133hrs Neil Mitchell   Compere discusses Survey of Consumer Sentiment with Justin Smirk  
12/10/2001 The Australian p. 30     Australia is avoiding a US led recession We'll be right in the night
12/10/2001 Curtin Radio (Perth) 1101hrs Newsreader   Discussion of Consumer sentiment  
12/10/2001 Border Mail p. 22 Robin Bowerman Most Australians wont be prepared for retirement ING/Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Are you retirement ready
11/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 0713hrs Ben Knight Consumer Sentiment falls Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/10/2001 CNBC Asia (Melbourne) 2011hrs Newsreader Consumer have not changed their expectations of inflations for the next 12 months. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/10/2001 Courier Mail p. 2 Jim Dickins Consumer sentiment slumps after US attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Terrorism strikes fear into economic comfort zone
11/10/2001 Canberra Times p. 13 Jim Hanna Drop in consumer confidence not a surprise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Confidence fall not a surprise, says Costello
11/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Brendan Pearson Consumer sentiment slumps after US attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Sharp decline in confidence
11/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 40 Rear Window GST had a bigger negative effect on C.S. than the terrorist attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Osama not a patch on GST in scaring buyers
11/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 10 Alan Mitchell Consumer confidence falls only slight below long-run average level Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment The outlook isn't too bad, considering
11/10/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 9 Laura Tingle and Toni O'Loughlin Confidence down, but more emphasis on jobs called for by charities Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Confidence down but not dead as charitites call for jobs focus
11/10/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 31   Interest cut has little effect on C.S. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Interest rates fail to change sentiment
11/10/2001 The Australian p. 6 Sid Marris Consumer sentiment has falled like the business sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Shoppers drop in line with business
11/10/2001 The Age p. 4 Josh Gordon US terrorism hits consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumer wobble sparks retail fears
10/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Stephen Koukoulas Business confidence drops Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 The Australian p. 10 Sid Marris & Ian Henderson US reprisals may not fend off global recession Peter Summers/MI Troubled times dim job hopes
10/10/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 2003hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 1838hrs Robert Gottliebsen Retailers are not worried by the Consumer sentiment fall Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 1831hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 CNBC Asia (Melbourne) 2016hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1816hrs Gavin Wood Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Business Report with Peter Switzer, The Australian
10/10/2001 6WF (Perth) 1707hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 2RN 1706hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops attributed to the terrorist attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 2MCE (Bathurst) 1700hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops attributed to the terrorist attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1607hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 2GB (Sydney) 1705hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC Coast FM (Gold Coast) 1630hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment lowest in five months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1603hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1504hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment lowest in five months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1502hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment lowest in five months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 4BC (Brisbane) 1403hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 6WF (Perth) 1306hrs Newsreader Interest rate cut fails to affect consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 702 2bl (Melbourne) 1223hrs Highfield/Hall Consumer Sentiment fall 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1205hrs Newsreader Consumer Confidence has not returned in Australia Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1204hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment slumps after US attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1202hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment has slumped Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 4BC (Brisbane) 1102hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment