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Media Coverage - 2004

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  December 2004
21/12/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 06:31AM Newsreader 50% of households were able to save in the September quarter ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
21/12/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 08:33AM Newsreader 50% of households were able to save in the September quarter ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
21/12/2004 2UE (Sydney) 09:02AM Newsreader 50% of households were able to save in the September quarter ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
21/12/2004 POWER FM Eden (Eden) 09:02AM Newsreader 50% of households were able to save in the September quarter ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
21/12/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 09:03AM Newsreader 50% of households were able to save in the September quarter ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
21/12/2004 Triple M (Brisbane) 01:58PM Newsreader New figures show Australian households are saving more and are using it to pay off debt ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
21/12/2004 River FM (Brisbane) 03:02PM Newsreader New figures show Australian households are saving more and are using it to pay off debt ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
21/12/2004 2KY (Sydney) 08:32AM Newsreader New figures show Australian households are saving more and are using it to pay off debt ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
15/12/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 02:32PM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/12/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 07:01AM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/12/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 04:34PM Newsreader Warning that interests rates could rise Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:00AM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 11:19AM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:00PM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:01PM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 12:03PM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 12:06PM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 2GB (Sydney) 12:08PM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 07:53AM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/12/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 09:00AM Newsreader Consumers not so confident about the economy Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
01/12/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 37 Unknown Prediction are Australia to enjoy economic growth over the next couple of years Melbourne Institute-Mercer Quartely Bulletin of Economic Trends Growth rate to rise
01/12/2004 The Age p. 2 Alan Kohler Australians are not living in debt with lots of financial worries it is just a myth Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Let the good times roll: exploding the living-beyond-our-means myth
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  November 2004
30/11/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 7 Matt Wade   Melbourne Institute Rejected dismissal laws to be a rush job
30/11/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 13 Wayne Howell Next month the Government will try to pass a bill to abolish unfair dismissal in small businesses Melbourne Institute Howard impatient on bill
29/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 22 Robert Leeson, Jasmine Kaur Interest rates and inflation are negatively affecting the housing market ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Blowing hot and cold
29/11/2004 Hobart Mercury p. 11 Michelle Paine Hundreds of jobs would be created in Tasmania should unfair dismissal laws be abolished in small businesses Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Tassie job gains seen in changes to sacking laws
29/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 35 Don Aitkin What does this measuring say or achieve? Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Measuring the things we most value
27/11/2004 Courier Mail p. 6 Sandra McLean Technology that allows us to see unborn children and test for disorders is a joy while also causes agony Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Mother of all decisions
26/11/2004 Northern Territory News p. 13 Unknown CDU did rate, just not in the top 22, it came in equal 27th Melbourne Institute Uni does rate
25/11/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 01:05PM Newsreader National standing of Australian Universities Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
25/11/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 01:06PM Newsreader National standing of Australian Universities Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
25/11/2004 ABC North Queensland (Townsville) 04:05PM Newsreader National standing of Australian Universities Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
25/11/2004 4WK (Toowoomba) 06:30AM Newsreader National standing of Australian Universities Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
25/11/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:02PM Newsreader National standing of Australian Universities Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
25/11/2004 Triple J (Melbourne) 12:02PM Newsreader National standing of Australian Universities Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
24/11/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 05:15PM Newsreader National standing of Australian Universities Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
24/11/2004 Australian p. 14 Unknown Some universities are doing very well, some are very poor Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Failing grades for some unis
24/11/2004 Commercial Property Gazette p. 24 Jane Murray Australian companies are finding it hard to grow due to lack of qualified staff Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index From strength to strength
24/11/2004 Australian p. 30 Ross Williams, Nina Van Dyke Rating universities is essential for Australia's global standing Melbourne Institute Gobalisation puts rankings at top of list
24/11/2004 Australian p. 2 Dorothy Illing The first international ranking system for universities has shown Australian institutuions are world leaders Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Our unis worthy of global honour roll
24/11/2004 Australian p. 23 Dorothy Illing Melbourne University and Australian National University tie for top place in national standings Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Reasearch elites win top spots
24/11/2004 Australian p. 23 Ebru Yaman University rankings are useful and here to stay Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Useful rankings are here to stay
23/11/2004 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 31 Bettina Arndt Stay happy, stay married Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Better of wed
23/11/2004 Australian p. 29 Simon Hayes, Jennifer Foreshaw Finally the IT industry is starting to recover Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Turnaround gathers pace
22/11/2004 Courier Mail p. 18 Liam Walsh Strathfield look to regroup by renaming and will be more accomodating to women Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Girls and cars the focus of new-look strathfield
22/11/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 53 Shauna Black Superannuation saved by women is lower than mens Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Poor prospects for old age
21/11/2004 Sunday Mail p. 62 Daryl Passmore Nearly 90% of australians support abortion cases where there is a strong chance of the child having a birth defect Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Support for 'birth defect abortions'
21/11/2004 Sunday Times p. 30 Cortlan Bennett WA economy growing at its fastest pace on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index WA booms on high exports
20/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 46 Alan Mitchell Unemployment can fall to under 5% if unfair dismissal is abolished for some Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Don't dismiss job reforms
20/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 48 James Eyers The outlook for the economy is good after another strong week Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Outlook upbeat following strong week
20/11/2004 The Age p. 5 Annie Bartholomew Superannuation saved by women is lower than mens Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Super woman takes on the gender divide with a strategic plan
20/11/2004 Weekend Australian p. 19 George Megalogenis Unemployment can fall to under 5% if unfair dismissal is abolished for some Melbourne Institute Unemployment how far can we go
18/11/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 01:44PM Newsreader Stay happy, stay married Jonathan Kelly, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
18/11/2004 Australian p. 24 Unknown Global Business Brief Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Global Business Brief
18/11/2004 The Age p. 2 Josh Gordon Interest rates are likely to rise Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Rate rise likely as costs grow
18/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 4 Cherelle Murphy Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index predicts that this strength will continue in the next 6-9 months Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index Softer hourly rate lower inflation fears
17/11/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 02:32PM Newsreader There has been a sharp rise in consumer confidence Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
17/11/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:42PM Newsreader There has been a sharp rise in consumer confidence Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
17/11/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 09:04AM Newsreader There has been a sharp rise in consumer confidence Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
17/11/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:06PM Newsreader There has been a sharp rise in consumer confidence Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
17/11/2004 MX - Melbourne p. 19 Unknown Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index predicts that this strength will continue in the next 6-9 months Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index Growth pace gains speed
16/11/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 12:12PM Newsreader abolish Unfair dismisssal legislation which is costing 77,000 jobs Melbourne Institute  
16/11/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 05:28PM Newsreader There has been a sharp rise in consumer confidence Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
16/11/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 09:26AM Newsreader abolish Unfair dismisssal legislation which is costing 77,000 jobs Melbourne Institute  
15/11/2004 West Australian p. 36 Unknown Business Diary for the week Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Business Diary
15/11/2004 Courier Mail p. 19 Unknown Diary of the week Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Diary
15/11/2004 Australian p. 28 Unknown What's on this week Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index What’s On
13/11/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 1 Peter Vincent New bill would prevent some from claiming unfair dismissal Melbourne Institute In the firing line
13/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 4 Mark Skulley Doing away with unfair dismissal claims on small businesses would not create the extra 77,000 jobs as thought before Melbourne Institute Challenge to dismissal claims
13/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 4 Mark Skulley Doing away with unfair dismissal claims on small businesses would not create the extra 77,000 jobs as thought before Melbourne Institute Challenge to dismissal claims
13/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 3 Jemima Whyte, Cherelle Murphy Retailers are stocking up and getting ready for a busy Christmas Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Retailers dream of jingling tils
12/11/2004 Australian p. 20 Unknown Global Business Brief Melbourne Institute Global Business Brief
12/11/2004 Australian p. 1 Steve Lewis, David Uren Howard tries to get unfair dismissal laws through parliament Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Workplace reorms will drag, jobless below 5pc: Howard
11/11/2004 The Age p. 4 Josh Gordon Consumer confindece is at its second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumer confidence at 10-year high
11/11/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 5 Matt Wade Consumer confindece is at its second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumer confidence highest in a decade
11/11/2004 West Australian p. 7 Clyde Russell Consumer confindece is at its second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumers in confident mood
11/11/2004 Australian p. 24 Unknown Global Business Brief Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Global Business Brief
11/11/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 33 Fleur Anderson Rise in home loans Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Home loans at new high
11/11/2004 Sunraysia Daily (Mildura) p. 4 Unknown Rise in home loans, consumer confidence still on the rise Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Housing loan cuts needed
11/11/2004 Australian p. 30 Unknown The Numbers Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index The Numbers
10/11/2004 4AAA (Brisbane) 01:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 01:03PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 01:04PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 01:32PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 02:33PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 03:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 03:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 03:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 03:32PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC Newcastle (Newcastle) 04:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 04:07PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 05:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 Channel 10 (Sydney) 05:38PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 06:48PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Canberra) 07:19PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 07:45AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:34PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 09:03AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 SKY2 (Melbourne) 09:19AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 10:00AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 10:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 10:32AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 10:46AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 11:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 Channel 10 (Melbourne) 11:47AM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 12:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:04PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 12:06PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 2GB (Sydney) 12:08PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:16PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC Western Queensland (Longreach) 12:34PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba) 12:36PM Newsreader Consumer confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
10/11/2004 Australian p. 5 David Uren Consumer confindece is at its second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumer confidence hits 10-year high
10/11/2004 Australian p. 6 Anna Fenech Superannuation saved by women is lower than mens Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia With a little bit o'lady luck
08/11/2004 West Australian p. 38 Unknown Business Diary for the week Melbourne Institute survey of consumer inflationary expectations Business Diary
08/11/2004 Courier Mail p. 19 Unknown Week Ahead Melbourne Institute survey of consumer inflationary expectations Diary
05/11/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 07:39AM Newsreader Australian's attitude towards abortion Jonathan Kelly  
04/11/2004 Hobart Mercury p. 13 Charles Waterhouse Council cancels plans for Cat and Dog bans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Council shelves cat and dog bans
04/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 8 Jemima Whyte, Rochelle Burbury Retailers are stocking up and getting ready for a busy Christmas Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Retailers expect tills to be ringing merrily for Christmas
02/11/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Kean Wong Consumer goods and service are up slightly TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Higher fuel prices counter strong rural exports
02/11/2004 Canberra Times p. 11 Unknown Consumer goods and service are up slightly TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Price rises modest
01/11/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 56 Unknown Week Ahead TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute The week ahead
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  October 2004
28/10/2004 Business Review Weekly p. 81 Unknown Consumer confidence rises and falls Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Glum on the left
28/10/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 17 Unknown Australian economy expected to slow over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Growth expectations slow
28/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 29 Sue Mitchell Consumer confidence Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index No need to worry as Lew exits
28/10/2004 My Business p. 11 Unknown Economic news Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Welfare pays off
27/10/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:11PM Newsreader Consumer sentiment remains strong Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
27/10/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:05PM Newsreader Growth will be strong into next year Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
27/10/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:22PM Newsreader Labor may lose some voters due to tax policies Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
27/10/2004 Radio Adelaide (Adelaide) 05:51PM Newsreader Unfair dismisssal legislation is costing 77,000 jobs Melbourne Institute  
27/10/2004 Commercial Property Gazette p. 17 Unknown Consumer confidence has fallen 1.7% Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumers not confident
27/10/2004 Australian p. 15 Paul Kelly Coalition plans to press ahead with its stalled industrial relations reforms Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Workplace faces transformation
26/10/2004 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 17 Nick Tabakoff Interest rates could jump up to 10% in 2006 Melbourne University's Centre of Public Policy Nightmare on your street
22/10/2004 Canberra Times p. 16 Unknown Decline in consumer sentiment by 0.2 percentage points in September Melbourne Institute Inflation expectations
22/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 22 Kean Wong Motor vehicles continued to sell at new heights in September Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Reeved-up buyers keep motor sales hot
22/10/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 2 Matt Wade Rising oil prices not to hit Australia as hard as most other countries Melbourne Institute Reserve says oil rise not all that bad for economy
22/10/2004 Australian p. 30 Unknown The Numbers Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index The Numbers
21/10/2004 ABC Tropical North (Mackay) 10:13AM Newsreader Companies using psychological testing before employing Melbourne Institute  
21/10/2004 2UE (Sydney) 06:29AM Newsreader Consumer sentiment remains strong Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
21/10/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 06:35AM Newsreader Consumer sentiment remains strong Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
21/10/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:35PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
21/10/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:16PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
21/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Cherelle Murphy Consumer sentiment fell slightly in the wake of the federal elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index ALP voter lower confidence
21/10/2004 Canberra Times p. 17 Unknown Consumer sentiment fell slightly in the wake of the federal elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index ALP voters push down post-election consumer sentiment
21/10/2004 Australian p. 23 Richard Gluyas, Michael Sainsbury Strong consumer sentiment is fuelling sales Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumers driving market
20/10/2004 The Age p. 4 Daniel Ziffer Consumer sentiment at it highest level in 10 years, second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Oil Price pain tipped to show in data
20/10/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 01:02PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 01:04PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 01:06PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 02:01PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 04:42PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 04:47PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 07:07PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:41PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 SKY2 (Melbourne) 09:20AM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 10:02AM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 2GB (Sydney) 10:06PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 10:07PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 10:49AM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 11:01PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 11:01PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:02PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 MIX FM (Adelaide) 12:02PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:03PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:04PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:05PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC Coast FM - Gold Coast (Gold Coast) 12:05PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 12:06PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:22PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba) 12:33PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
20/10/2004 ABC (Ballarat) 12:34PM Newsreader Slight fall in consumer sentiment since the Federal Elections Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
18/10/2004 West Australian p. 34 Unknown Business Diary for the week Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Business Diary
18/10/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 7 Adele Horin Federal Government plans to reduce number of pensioners on disability support Prof. Gregory and Lixin Cai, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Concerns over disability changes
18/10/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 31 Unknown Week Ahead Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Week Ahead
18/10/2004 Ausralian p. 28 Unknown Week Ahead Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index What's On
15/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 82 Unknown Howard's Government, their policies and what they may change Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Big IR push will get cogs moving
13/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 62 Alan Mitchell Labor willing to give Medicare gold card to people over 75 Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Health is a federal affair
13/10/2004 Courier Mail p. 17 Jane Fynes-Clinton Stay happy, stay married Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Marriage made in heaven and hell
11/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 7 Marcus Priest No suing for 'unfair dismissal' against businesses with less than 20 employees will create 80,000 more jobs Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Jobs growth linked to sackings reform
11/10/2004 Financial Standard p. 8 Unknown Australian Reserve keeps interest rates on hold Dr. Don Harding, TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Rate hike quagmire reined-in of its own accord
10/10/2004 Sunday Mail p. 44 Daryl Passmore Stay happy, stay married Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Secret of happiness is to stay married
08/10/2004 The Age p. 1 Josh Gordon, Tim Colebatch Customer confindence remained at a record high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Labor's tax sums backed by Treasury
07/10/2004 Business Review Weekly p. 81 Unknown Austrlians stay confident, despite warnings about debt ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Do not get cocky
07/10/2004 Australian p. 9 David Uren Election promises may weaken the economy Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Pork-barrelling creates a mendicant culture
07/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 70 Unknown Australians are working harder, but are satisfied with their jobs Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Campaign still short on vision
07/10/2004 Money Management p. 4 Unknown Investors are looking to shares ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Shares get nod
07/10/2004 Business News (Perth) p. 9 Unknown First year university: strategy for success Australian Economic Review The Research Challenge
05/10/2004 Austrlian Financial Review p. 60 John Buchanan, Peter Saunders, Mark Wooden Social policies of both major parties Mark Wooden Social capital the basis of reform
05/10/2004 Canberra Times p. 12 Unknown What do iraq's weapons of mass destruction and Australian industrial relations have in common? Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Industrial strength over-the-top claims
05/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 12 Sophie Morris, Marcus Priest Welfare reform has been largely ignored in this election Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Parties neglect overdue reform
05/10/2004 Austrlian Financial Review p. 51 Barrie Dunstan More people are investing and taking bigger risks with their investments ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Small investors begin to spread their wings
05/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 21 David Bassanese Retail sales are down, but interest rates will not change Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Strong economic case for capping rates
04/10/2004 Financial Standard p. 4 Unknown Households are more interested in investing than paying off debts ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Bulls return yet again
04/10/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 20 Alan Mitchell Reform of the health service, Medicare Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Medicare Gold and the art of health reform
04/10/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 54 Bruce Brammall Debt repayment is out, Investing is in ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Savers return to investments
03/10/2004 Sunday Age p. 7 Caroline Milburn Wrong to assume whether children are sent to private school is based on money Jonathan Kelly, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Family ties prevail on school pics
03/10/2004 Sunday Mail p. 39 Daryl Passmore Working mums are 5 times more likely to get divorced than stay-at-home mums Jonathan Kelly, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Working mums risk of divorce
02/10/2004 Canberra Times p. 12 Claire Hunter No rise in interest rates TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Building approvals down again
02/10/2004 Weekend Australian p. 34 Unknown TD Securities - Melbourne Institute Experimental Monthly Inflation Guage rose TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Economics
02/10/2004 Australian p. 7 Greg Roberts, David Uren Latham not ready to be prime-minister Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Latham's not ready yet, ex-minister warns
02/10/2004 Border Mail (Albury Wodonga) p. 30 Unknown No rise in interest rates TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Pundits predict no rise in rates this time
01/10/2004 2UE (Sydney) 12:37PM Newsreader Australian dollar has climbed to best level against US for ten weeks Melbourne Institute  
01/10/2004 SKY2 (Melbourne) 09:41PM Newsreader Melbourne Institute approves Labor's election spending Melbourne Institute  
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  September 2004
30/09/2004 The Age p. 9 Peter Weekes Australians would rather invest surplus money than pay off outstanding debts ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Confident investors look to shares, property
30/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 27 Bruce Brammall Investments are back in, debt repayment is out ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Reducing debt is out, investment in
30/09/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 70 Bruce Brammall Investments are back in, debt repayment is out ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Savers prefer to invest
29/09/2004 Curtain FM (Perth) 02:28PM Newsreader Mike Steketee talks about his new book 'Reforming Australia' Pursuing Opportunity and Prosperity Conference, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
29/09/2004 Curtain FM (Perth) 02:22PM Newsreader O'Shaughnessy mentions the Pursuing Oppotuntity and Prosperity Conference Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
29/09/2004 ABC Central Victoria (Bendigo) 08:52AM Newsreader Talks about advantages of State Government-funded programme for small businesses throughout Victoria Melbourne Institute  
29/09/2004 Australian p. 31 Unknown People moving jobs Melbourne Institute Musical Chairs
29/09/2004 Canberra Times p. 4 Claire Hunter Australians in more debt than ever, due to spiraling house prices Melbourne Institute Welcome to the world of unbridled debt levels
28/09/2004 MX - Melbourne p. 11 Unknown Economy grew moderatly during 2004 Mercer-Melbourne Institute Quarterly Bulletin of Economic Trends Economy growth moderate
28/09/2004 Geelong Advertiser p. 6 Rhys Haynes Economy grew moderatly during 2004 Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Economy on steady course
28/09/2004 Australian p. 22 Unknown Economy grew moderatly during 2004 Mercer-Melbourne Institute Quarterly Bulletin of Economic Trends Global Business Brief
27/09/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:33PM Newsreader Howard Government promises $1.3 billion in tax and red tape relief over the next four years Melbourne Institute  
27/09/2004 West Australian p. 32 Unknown Business Diary for the week TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Business Diary
27/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 71 Michael Baume Election predictions Melbourne Institute Labor's IR policy a big step backwards
27/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 19 Liam Walsh Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Retailers' cost-cutting impresses
27/09/2004 Courier Mail p.19 Unknown Week Ahead TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute This Week
27/09/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 32 Unknown Week Ahead TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Week Ahead
27/09/2004 Australian p.32 Unknown Week Ahead TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute What's on this week
26/09/2004 Sunday Telegraph (Sydney) p. 99 Piers Akerman Labor's industrial relations policy has 'horror' provision Melbourne Institute Disaster looms in Labor industrial relations policy
25/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 9 David Uren Coalation believe that the savings would be signifcantly overstated Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Coalation attacks tax policy modelling
25/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 25 Mike Steketee Howard is spending to win the election Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Myopic spending spree
23/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 06:11AM Newsreader The treasurer claims Labor made a $700m error in their tax plan Melbourne Institute  
23/09/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 07:16AM Newsreader The treasurer claims Labor made a $700m error in their tax plan Melbourne Institute  
23/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 08:11AM Newsreader The treasurer claims Labor made a $700m error in their tax plan Melbourne Institute  
23/09/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 11:03AM Newsreader The treasurer claims Labor made a $700m error in their tax plan Melbourne Institute  
23/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 3 Matt Wade Costello steps up his attack on Labor's tax policies Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Costello in risky attack on tax and family plan
23/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 9 John Garnaut, Matt Wade Costello steps up his attack on Labor's tax policies Melbourne Institute Dodgey figures claim denied by Labor
23/09/2004 Australian p. 1 Paul Kelly, Dennis Shanahan Latham will not cut special deals with trade unions Melbourne Institute No special deals: Latham
22/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 08:26AM Newsreader Australia's image of having a 'miracle economy' is lulling the country into a false sense of security Melbourne Institute  
22/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 01:00PM Newsreader The treasurer claims Labor made a $700m error in their tax plan Melbourne Institute  
22/09/2004 Australian p. 15 Unknown Australians must look after the economy John Freebairn, Melbourne Institute Make our own luck
22/09/2004 Australian p. 9 David Uren Country should be preparing for economic downturn John Freebairn Politicians 'frittering' away fruit of economic reforms
22/09/2004 Radio Adelaide (Adelaide) 08:18AM Newsreader Mike Steketee talks about his new book 'Reforming Australia' Pursuing Opportunity and Prosperity Conference, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
22/09/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 07:20AM Newsreader Superannuation should be simplified, taxes should be lower and the Government should be preparing for a downturn in the economy Melbourne University, Melbourne Institute Advisory Board  
22/09/2004 Diamond Valley Leader p. 9 Unknown Macklin rejects that low-income families would be worse off under Labor Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Macklain rejects tax claim
20/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 6 John Garnaut Employment Laws Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Battle lines drawn over employment laws
20/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 69 Marcus Priest James Hardie asbestos affair Melbourne Institute Carr feels the heat on Hardie
20/09/2004 West Australian p. 10 John Garnaut Labor plans to scrap Howard reforms Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Feds in IR power grab
20/09/2004 West Australian p. 19 Brian Toohey Labor takes a risk on voters with new tax policies Melbourne Institute Labor takes a gamble on losers
20/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 42 John Garnaut Labor plans to scrap Howard reforms Unknown Not too much to worry about in Labor's IR plans
20/09/2004 West Australian p. 10 Unknown Workplace relations Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Workplace relations stormy election issue
19/09/2004 Sunday Canberra Times p. 29 Brian Toohey Labor takes a risk on voters with new tax policies Melbourne Institute Latham's tax plans: for better or for worse?
18/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 19 Mike Steketee Labor takes a risk on voters with new tax policies Peter Dawkins Element of risk
17/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 26 Michael Short Peter Dawkins was used by Latham for Labor's tax policy Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Backroom policy guru is now man in the spotlight
17/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 27 Cherelle Murphy Labor puts its policy to the Treasury Melbourne Institute Calculations are for your eyes only, Treasury is told
17/09/2004 Geelong Advertiser p. 10 Unknown Labor's tax policy Melbourne Institute Costing vow
17/09/2004 Financial Standard p. 4 Unknown Rise predicted of 0.3% TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Index tips a tiny Q3 inflation rate
17/09/2004 Australian p. 14 Unknown There are still many who believe that the economy will collapse, even after 13 strong years Melbourne Institute Spreading the gift of economic miracle
16/09/2004 2UE (Sydney) 01:48PM Newsreader Mike Steketee talks about his new book 'Reforming Australia' Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
16/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:43AM Newsreader Women who are married earn more per hour, than unmarried women Melbourne Institute  
16/09/2004 Canberra Times p. 18 AAP Westpac Melbourne Institute forecasts growth of 6% over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Aussie growth to speed up
16/09/2004 Business Review Weekly p. 22 Phil Ruthven Entrepreneurs are fashionable Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Entrepreneurial renaissance
15/09/2004 Australian p. 14 Unknown Labor's tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Bright ideas dimmed by Labor's hard sell
15/09/2004 The Age p. 3 Michelle Innis Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Carry that weight
15/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 10:31AM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute economic index jumps clear of long term trend rate of growth Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 11:03AM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute economic index jumps clear of long term trend rate of growth Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 11:04AM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute economic index jumps clear of long term trend rate of growth Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 11:29AM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute economic index jumps clear of long term trend rate of growth Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:05PM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute economic index jumps clear of long term trend rate of growth Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 04:00PM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute forecasts growth of 6% over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Sydney) 07:18PM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute forecasts growth of 6% over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:40PM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute forecasts growth of 6% over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 12:06PM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute forecasts growth of 6% over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 12:08PM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute forecasts growth of 6% over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:13PM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute forecasts growth of 6% over next 6-9 months Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
15/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 17 David Bassanese Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index December rate rise still on the cards
15/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 62 Unknown Labor's tax policy Melbourne Institute No benefit in taxing skill
15/09/2004 Geelong Advertiser p. 29 Unknown Interest rates to rise NAB August Business Survey Spending filters through
15/09/2004 Australian p. 7 Emma-Kate Symons, David Uren Labor's tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Taxation benefits 'better than dole'
14/09/2004 Australian p. 15 Alan Wood Has Canberra missed the chance to take advatage of the stong economy? Melbourne Institute A greater windfallfor all in tax reform
14/09/2004 Australian p. 7 David Uren Labor's tax policy doesn't work Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research ALP tax plan doesn't look at all the costs
14/09/2004 The Age p. 13 Tim Colebatch John Howard is only concerned with re-election Peter Dawkins Anyone for policy reform?
14/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Mark Davis, Allesendra Fabro People better off under Labor's new tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Tax claim and counter-claim
11/09/2004 The Age p. 14 Unknown Work/Life assosication conference Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Balancing work and life
11/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 11 Unknown Work/Life assosication conference Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Drivers behind work/life programs
11/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 19 Paul Kelly The election campaigns Melbourne Institute Now for the real fight
11/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 33 Louise Dodson, Matt Wade Labor's tax policy and how it was received Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Playing to the hip pocket
11/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 22 David Uren Labor's tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Push for the poor
10/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 10 Fiona Tyndall House prices are tumbling, but australians are being NIMBY Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index The roof's falling in - but not on us
10/09/2004 Australian p. 23 David Uren Australia has no economic goals Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Trade agreements slammed for their lack of clear goals
10/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 71 Des Moore Letter in regards to 'Sacred cows block progress' Sept 9th Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Another estimate, please
10/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 72 Annabel Day How many people and how much australians are working Melbourne Institute Caught up in the wirlwind of work
10/09/2004 Australian p. 20 Unknown Global Business Brief Melbourne Institute Global Business Brief
10/09/2004 Northern Territory News p. 17 Unknown Consumer confidence on the increase Melbourne Institute Growth boosts inflation agenda
10/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 30 David Bassanese Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Jobs bounce goes missing
10/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Annabel Day, Annabel Hepworth Companies are offering better deals for staff and better working conditions in the hope that there productivity with increase Melbourne Institute Perks ease pain of longer hours
10/09/2004 The Age p. 2 Tim Colebatch Consumer confidence on the increase Melbourne Institute Surveys, data at odds over the economy
10/09/2004 Austrlain Financial Review p. 73 Jennifer Hewett Audit fails to materialise National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, Melbourne Institutue The audit that never was
09/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 14 Various FOR Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research LABOR'S TAX PACKAGE
09/09/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 06:10AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
09/09/2004 NOVA 100.3 (Melbourne) 07:03AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
09/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 07:04AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
09/09/2004 4AAA (Brisbane) 09:02AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
09/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
09/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:20PM Newsreader Inflation expectations means workers can demand higher salaries Melbourne Institute  
09/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 2 Unknown Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Aussies on a 10-year high
09/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 7 John Garnaut Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index But wait, there's up to $16bn more
09/09/2004 Geelong Advertiser p. 13 Unknown Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumer confidence on the rise
09/09/2004 Canberra Times p. 13 Unknown Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high
09/09/2004 The Age p. 3 Krista Hughes Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumer confidence reaches new 10-year high
09/09/2004 Bendigo Advertiser p. 14 Unknown Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumers confident
09/09/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 18 Unknown Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Consumers show optimism
09/09/2004 Warrnambool Standard p. 4 Unknown Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Economic forecast good for consumers
09/09/2004 The Age p. 1 David Uren Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Economy fuels tax bonanza
09/09/2004 Australian p. 5 George Megalogenis Labor's new tax and bracket creep Melbourne Institute Labor dishevelled by the devil in the detail
09/09/2004 Australian p. 6 George Megalogenis Labor's new tax and bracket creep Melbourne Institute Labor dishevelled in the detail
09/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 14 Various AGAINST Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research LABOR'S TAX PACKAGE
09/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Joyce Moullakis Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Home lending creeps up again
09/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 1 Dennis Atkins, Stefanie Balogh and Malcolm Cole Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Howard feels pressure for new tax deal
09/09/2004 Australian p. 12 Unknown Latham targets groups who could make him PM Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Latham plan will reward hard labour
09/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 10 Kean Wong, Cherelle Murphy Labor's new tax policy Melbourne Institute Low skills, IR woes threaten jobs plan
09/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 23 Corinne Lim Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Mounting debt puts rates centre-stage
09/09/2004 The Age p. 3 Josh Gordon Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Not even a rate rise could betray this confidence
09/09/2004 Australian p. 34 Geoffrey Newman Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Rates stay on hold but housing pressure rises
09/09/2004 Business Review Weekly p. 24 Robert Skeffington Prospects for the economy Melbourne Institute ROBUST YEAR AHEAD
09/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 62 Unknown Where will all the people wanting to work, work?, Labor's new tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Sacred cows block progress
09/09/2004 Hobart Mercury p. 27 Unknown Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Tassie housing market easing back
09/09/2004 Hobart Mercury p. 20 Unknown Labor new tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Tough battle ahead
09/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Brendan Pearson Labor's new tax policy Melbourne Institute What's in the pocket that counts
08/09/2004 Australian p. 8 Katharine Murphy Australia needs 4 year terms in office to encourage economic reform Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Three-year terms an 'obstacle to reform'
08/09/2004 The Age p. 1 Alan Kohler Parties should be tackling the tax system as a whole, not just adding an extra branch Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research When a tax policy isn't really a tax policy
08/09/2004 Australian p. 5 George Megalogenis Women are in the forefront on the election plans Melbourne Institute Women are driving the mother of all work and family contests
08/09/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 04:41PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 05:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 Channel 10 (Brisbane) 05:36PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 Channel 10 (Sydney) 05:36PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 06:05PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 6 (Darwin) 07:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 07:04PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Canberra) 07:05PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Hobart) 07:06PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Brisbane) 07:07PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Perth) 07:07PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Adelaide) 07:08PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 07:09PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Sydney) 07:10PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 07:39PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:33PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 09:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 09:02AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 10:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 Curtain FM (Perth) 10:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 10:30AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 10:47AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 Channel 10 (Melbourne) 10:52PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 2SM (Sydney) 11:00AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 11:00AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 11:00AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 11:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 11:03AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:30AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:00PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 2SM (Sydney) 12:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 12:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 12:07PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 12:07PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:15PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC Western Queensland (Longreach) 12:34PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high and second highest on record Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:15PM Newsreader Interview with Prof. Peter Dawkins Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
08/09/2004 2UE (Sydney) 04:10PM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute  
08/09/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 05:16PM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute, Peter Dawkins  
08/09/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 06:10PM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute  
08/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 06:16PM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute  
08/09/2004 SBS Ethnic Radio (Melbourne) 06:36AM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute  
08/09/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 07:10AM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute  
08/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 08:00AM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute  
08/09/2004 5DN (Adelaide) 09:17AM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute  
08/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 01:06PM Newsreader More people are thinking now is a good time to buy a home Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 02:30PM Newsreader More people are thinking now is a good time to buy a home Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 03:01PM Newsreader More people are thinking now is a good time to buy a home Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 04:01PM Newsreader More people are thinking now is a good time to buy a home Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 04:04PM Newsreader More people are thinking now is a good time to buy a home Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 04:07PM Newsreader More people are thinking now is a good time to buy a home Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
08/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 62 Unknown Labor missed the chance to reform the tax system Melbourne Institute A lost chance for real reform
08/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 63 Sinclair Davidson Labor has given a tax policy, but doesn't show how it can be done Melbourne Institute Behind the slogans, ALP hasn't changed its spots
08/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 1 Stefanie Balogh Labor's new tax policy will help struggling families Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Billions for battlers in Labor deal
08/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 4 Cherelle Murphy Companies are expecting rise in profits oer the next 12 months Melbourne Institute Company profits predicted to rise in coming year
08/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 9 John Garnaut Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute Economists applaud Labor tax bonus to tempt mothers back to work
08/09/2004 Australian p. 7 Mike Steketee Labor is focussing on getting people back into work Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Electoral bait leaves battlers on the hook
08/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 8 John Garnaut Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute Income splitting for couples with one at work, one at home
08/09/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 6 Unknown Labor tax smokers and travellers to ease strain on middle Australia Melbourne Institute Labor promises family tax breaks
08/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 5 Dennis Atkins How Labor's tax policy was formed Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Labor tax policy has date with destiny
08/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Mark Skulley, Toni O'Loughlin Debating whether Labor's new tax policy would work Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Employers, unions at odds over effect on welfare
08/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 1 Louise Dodson, Matt Wade Labor aiming their policies at low income families Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Going up: Latham's lift for families
08/09/2004 Australian p. 17 Alan Duncan, Hielke Buddelmeyer, Peter Dawkins, Guyonne Kalb and Rosanna Scutella The family tax benefits is likely to have more people in work Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Good welfare to workforce incentive
08/09/2004 The Age p. 1 Michelle Grattan, Misha Schubert, Josh Gordon Labor launch new tax policy Melbourne Institute Labor's bid for middle Australia
08/09/2004 West Australian p. 55 Alan Kohler Some very clever ideas at the heart of the Labor tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Latham gets a foot in tax door with a clever step
08/09/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 24 Alan Kohler Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Latham gets crafty with his tax break
08/09/2004 Australian p. 16 Unknown Latham's tax plans mean more would return to work Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Latham plan on the money for battlers
08/09/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 33 Terry McCrann Labor aiming their policies at low income families Melbourne Institute Latham targets tax at ladder-climbing families
08/09/2004 The Age p. 1 Michael Gordon Selling Latham's new policy to voters will be the hardest part Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Latham wheels his ladder out: now for the hard part
08/09/2004 Australian p. 1 Steve Lewis Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute Latham's $11bn family pitch
08/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Mark Davis, Laura Tingle Latham stakes election prospects on new tax policy Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Latham's $11bn family tax gamble
08/09/2004 The Age p. 10 Jason Koutsoukis Labor announce new tax policy Melbourne Institute Latham's promise to families: $130 a week more
08/09/2004 Australian p. 7 Katharine Murphy Experts welcome Labor's new tax policy, however feels they have missed a chance for further reforms Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Lost Opportunity' for deeper reforms
08/09/2004 The Age p. 11 Tim Colebatch Labor want more mothers in the workforce Melbourne Institute Mum's the word - but that won't help many battlers
08/09/2004 Daily Telegraph (Sydney) p. 25 Malcolm Farr People should be working for a living rather than being on welfare Melbourne Institute No time for losers: Latham's new Labor
08/09/2004 West Australian p. 9 Unknown Labor allow non-workers to transfer their tax thersholds to their working partners Melbourne Institute Push to transfer tax benefit to spouses
08/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Alan Mitchell Labor's new tax policy ecourages people to join the work force Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Real encouragement for people to join labour force
08/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 62 Alan Mitchell Doctors fees may rise due to Howard's medicare reabate Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Script for high doctors' fees
08/09/2004 Australian p. 17 Paul Kelly Mark Latham's policies are what John Howard promised but didn't deliver Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Taking a leaf out of PM's book
08/09/2004 Sunraysia Daily (Mildura) p. 4 Unknown Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute Tax Policy Unveiled
07/09/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 05:20PM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
07/09/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 05:20PM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
07/09/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 05:20PM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
07/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 06:10AM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
07/09/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 06:17AM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
07/09/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 10:31AM Newsreader Labor unveils new family tax plans Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
07/09/2004 Australian p. 1 Paul Kelly Labor's new family tax plans will boost the labour force Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Back-to-work tax reform
07/09/2004 Australian p. 22   Round up of the business market TD Securities - Melbourne Institute Global Business Brief
07/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Kean Wong Economy boom provides more jobs, however fears are that skills shortages will drive wages and inflation up TD Securities - Melbourne Institute Inflation risk in strong data
07/09/2004 Australian p. 15 Alan Wood faster growth, not income taxes, can meet the dramatic challenges of our aging population Melbourne Institute It's not that simple, Simon
07/09/2004 Daily Telegraph (Sydney) p. 27 Ian Lovett Investors and holding back until Wall Street reopens TD Securities - Melbourne Institute Share investors wait on the sidelines for Wall St
06/09/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 06:51AM Newsreader Westpac Melbourne Institute survey to be released TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute  
06/09/2004 West Australian p. 33   Business Diary for the week TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Business Diary
06/09/2004 Courier Mail p. 19   Diary of the week TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Diary
06/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 23 Joshua Gans Verical intergration presents a challenge to competition watchdogs and legislators Joshua Gans, Melbourne University Intergration sometimes stacks up
06/09/2004 Australian p. 10 Patricia Apps Tax keeps mums at home Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Keeping mums at home
06/09/2004 The Age p. 13 Gabrielle Costa Interest rates won't rise until after the elections TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute Rates on hold, stock market volatile
06/09/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 26   Events taking place in the week TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute The week ahead
06/09/2004 Australian p. 32 AAP Events taking place in the week TD Securities - Melbourne Institute, Westpac/Melbourne Institute What's on this week
04/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 29 David Uren The economy is strong, more people are in debt and the economy may crash Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Debt crunch lies in wait
04/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 27 Mike Steketee, Peter Dawkins Mike Steketee and Peter Dawkins talk about their new book 'Reforming Australia' Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Easy street hits dead end
04/09/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 47 Jim Parker Will the Reserve bank raise interest rates Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index Next Week
04/09/2004 Weekend Australian p. 19 George Megalogenis Labor will tempt mothers back to work with tax credits Melbourne Institute Target Politics - The parties are trying to please the right groups of voters to build a victory on October 9.
01/09/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 4 Fleur Anderson Labor will tempt mothers back to work with tax credits Melbourne Institute ALP plans relief for poor families
01/09/2004 Daily Telegraph (Sydney) p. 1 Fleur Anderson Labor will tempt mothers back to work with tax credits Melbourne Institute Mother of all tax breaks
01/09/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 1 Paul Starick, Fleur Anderson Labor will tempt mothers back to work with tax credits Melbourne Institute TAX CUTS FOR MUMS
Date Newspaper/
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  August 2004
31/08/2004 Australian p. 1 George Megalogenis Latham to provide tax relief to those who earn less than $52,000 Melbourne Institute  
30/08/2004 Courier Mail p. 15 Dr. Jenny Miller Class sizes affect on teachers and students Ben Jensen, Making schools better, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research  
30/08/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 20 Sally Morrell Neighbours new homosexual character Lana Crawford Australian Social Monitor  
30/08/2004 Border Mail (Albury Wodonga) p. 15   Poll called while the market is strong Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
30/08/2004 Bendigo Advertiser p. 17 AAP Stock market is strong and confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
30/08/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 51 AAP Stock market is strong and confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
30/08/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 81 Anthony Marx Stock market is strong and confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
30/08/2004 Courier Mail p. 20 Anthony Marx and agencies Stock market is strong and confidence is high Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index  
30/08/2004 Australian p. 22 Jennifer Buckingham The key to improving schooling is the quality of teachers Making schools better conference  
28/08/2004 Geelong Advertiser p. 36 Paul Clitheroe Australians are spending not saving disposable income ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
28/08/2004 The Age p. 1 James Button Betting on football matches Hielke Buddel-meyer  
28/08/2004 The Age p. 1 David Wroe Does private health care really work? Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
28/08/2004 Australian p. 22 Peter Dawkins Findings and observations by Gary Marks and Beth Webster Beth Webster, Gary Marks, Peter Dawkins  
28/08/2004 The Age p. 3 Josh Gordon Many may drop out of the workforce, due to government changes to family tax Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
28/08/2004 Weekend Australian p. 8 Jennifer Buckingham Public should be given a schooling allowance Stephen King formerly of the Melbourne Institute  
27/08/2004 Australian p. 4 Samantha Maiden Better offers, to attract maths and science teachers Beth Webster, Making schools better conference  
27/08/2004 ABC Tropical North (Mackay) 09:11AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
27/08/2004 Australian p. 4 Jennifer Buckingham More money to maths and science teachers Beth Webster  
26/08/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 01:10PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
26/08/2004 4BC (Brisbane) 07:07AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
26/08/2004 Hobart Mercury p. 13 Tim Martain Does reducing class sizes really benefit students Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
26/08/2004 Courier Mail p. 9 Elizabeth Allen Governments ignores study on class sizes Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
26/08/2004 Australian p. 6 Samantha Maiden Helping poorer families send their children to private schools and overcoming the fees involved Peter Dawkins / Making schools better conference  
26/08/2004 Australian p. 6 Kate Mackenzie, Jennifer Buckingham Incompetent teachers affect children, not class sizes Making schools better conference  
26/08/2004 Australian p. 13 Eric Hanushek Making teachers better, will improve results of students Making schools better conference  
26/08/2004 Business Review Weekly p. 29 Gerry Van Wyngen Rises in interest rates Westpac Banking Corporation, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
26/08/2004 Australian p. 12 Dr. Jenny Miller, Keysar Trad Size of classes affects on teachers Ben Jensen  
26/08/2004 Australian p. 12   Teachers improve students learning, not class sizes Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
25/08/2004 Australian p. 4 Samantha Maiden increasing calls for students to consider alternative TAFE and apprenticeship options could leave parents convinced that public schools are 'giving up' on university entrance as a goal for the children Gary Marks, "schools summit"  
25/08/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Mark Davis Tax cuts would boost workforce, but changes to family tax benefits will encourage many to leave jobs Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
25/08/2004 GOLD FM 104.3 (Melbourne) 04:03PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 Channel 9 Darwin (Darwin) 06:04PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WIN Gippsland (Gippsland) 06:06PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WIN Ballarat (Ballarat) 06:07PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WIN Mildura (Mildura) 06:10PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WIN Bendigo (Bendigo) 06:11PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WIN Albury (Albury) 06:13PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WIN Shepparton (Shepparton) 06:14PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 Channel 9 (Sydney) 06:17PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 06:22AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 NBN Tamworth (Armidale) 06:24PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 NBN Newcastle (Newcastle) 06:25PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 06:32AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 ABC Coast FM - Gold Coast (Gold Coast) 06:45AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2DAY FM (Sydney) 07:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 07:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 MIX FM (Sydney) 07:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 07:31AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 07:31AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 07:32AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 08:01AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 MIX 94.5 (Perth) 08:01AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2CC (Canberra) 08:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2KY (Sydney) 08:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 08:03AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 08:03AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:18AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 08:25AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WAVE FM (Wollongong) 08:30AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 08:46AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 09.31PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 SEA FM (Gosford) 09:00AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 09:02PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 09:03AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 POWER FM Eden (Eden) 09:03AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 ABC North Coast NSW (Lismore) 09:12AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 HO FM (Hobart) 10:00AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 4TO FM (Townsville) 10:01AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 10:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 10:05AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 5DN (Adelaide) 10:07AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 10:19AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 ABC Gippsland (Sale) 10:39AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 10:45AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 11:01AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 BAY FM (Geelong) 11:01AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 K-ROCK FM (Geelong) 11:01AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2GB (Sydney) 11:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 4BC (Brisbane) 11:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 11:02AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 11:03AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 5DN (Adelaide) 11:13AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 11:45PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 NEW FM (Newcastle) 12:00PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 WAVE FM (Wollongong) 12:01PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 C91.3FM (Campbelltown) 12:02PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 12:03PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 12:05PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2GB (Sydney) 12:07PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2BH (Broken Hill) 12:32PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 Australian p. 4 Gosia Kaszubska Class sizes in schools Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 01:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 4TO FM (Townsville) 01:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 GOLD FM 104.3 (Melbourne) 01:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 01:20PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:20PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:24PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:29PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:30PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:35PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:37PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:40PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 River FM (Brisbane) 02:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 Triple J (Melbourne) 02:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 2SM (Sydney) 02:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 2GB (Sydney) 02:03PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 6PR (Perth) 05:30AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 05:31AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 2GB (Sydney) 05:43AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 96 FM (Perth) 06:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 NEW FM (Newcastle) 06:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 POWER FM Eden (Eden) 06:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 WAVE FM (Wollongong) 06:01AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 2CC (Canberra) 06:02AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 SEA FM (Tasmania) 06:02AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 06:03AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 06:22AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 12:12PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 SKY2 (Melbourne) 12:20PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 12:33PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
25/08/2004 Australian p. 1 Jennifer Buckingham School class sizes Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 09:02AM Newsreader Teachers dispute study on class sizes Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 4RO (Rockhampton) 06:30AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
25/08/2004 6PR (Perth) 06:30AM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
24/08/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 10:41PM Newsreader Class size does not affect development Making schools better conference  
23/08/2004 Australian p. 10 Brian Caldwell Public education Making schools better conference  
23/08/2004 Financial Standard p. 3   Wage cost Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index  
19/08/2004 The Age p. 11     Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research  
19/08/2004 The Age p. 5 Tim Colebatch The wage growth remain under control Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index Confidence is high
19/08/2004 Border Mail (Albury Wodonga) p. 21   Australia's strong jobs market has so far failed to put pressure on wages, giving the Reserve Bank breathing room as it consider its next move on interest rates West-pac-Melbourne Institute leading index of economic activity Election adds extra buoyancy to market
19/08/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 29   The growth rate of the coincident index was 5.1 per cent in June, above its long-term trend of 3.8 percent Westpac/Melbourne Institute leading index of economic activity Let's have more lesbian Lanas
19/08/2004 West Australian p. 4   Strong jobs market has not put pressure on wages….. Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index Riding on a wave of confidence
19/08/2004 West Australian p. 4 Clyde Russell The wage growth remain under control Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index Stock Market basking in profit glow
19/08/2004 Sunraysia Daily (Mildura) p. 1   Strong jobs market has not put pressure on wages….. Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index Tax cut numbers a pot of gold for ALP
19/08/2004 West Australian p. 4   Strong jobs market has not put pressure on wages….. Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index Upbeat outlook as pool is called
18/08/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 26   Low unemployment, low interest rates, a high share market and tax cuts have all contributed to a 10-year high consumer sentiment Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Labour's task: to get people and welfare back in working order
18/08/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 12 Krista Hughes Activity in the election-predicting industry is heating up Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Tackling the incentives and rewards puzzle
18/08/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 01:05PM Newsreader 4% growth rate for June, which is above average Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Class size really does matter
18/08/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 01:05PM Newsreader 4% growth rate for June, which is above average Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Equity's the word in funding debate
18/08/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:19PM Newsreader 4% growth rate for June, which is above average Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index It starts with good teaching
16/08/2004 Australian p. 10 Gary Marks School sector differences in university entrance are substantial Gary Marks, "schools summit" Australians keen to buy on the never-never
13/08/2004 Border Mail (Albury Wodonga) p. 12   Activity in the election-predicting industry is heating up Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Are your tips in? Last chance to collect
13/08/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 11 Cherelle Murphy The Australian economy has continued with strong job creation Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Who feels better now?
12/08/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:20PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Class-size study given poor marks
12/08/2004 2UE (Sydney) 06:28AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Getting closer to the elusive holy grail of quality teaching
12/08/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 8 Matt Wade The economy will have to cope with a year of rising global interest rates Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Learn lessons of the past
12/08/2004 The Australian p. 2 David Uren Government handouts to families are continuing to support consumer confidence Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Parents share the teaching
12/08/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 08:32AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Push for more pay for some teachers
12/08/2004 Hobart Mercury p. 27   Consumer confidence fell back a notch in August Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Unconventional Wisdom
12/08/2004 Sunraysia Daily (Mildura) p. 4   Consumer confidence fell back Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Labour signals tax, welfare shake-up
12/08/2004 The Age p. 1 Josh Gordon Consumers are more confident than at any time in the past decade. Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Nelson hits 'bad' teachers
12/08/2004 Courier Mail p. 5   Interest rates Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Rich parent, poor parent approach
12/08/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Cherelle Murphy Consumers remain at their most confident in 10 years Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Classroom sizes in perspective
12/08/2004 West Australian p. 39 Clyde Russell Australian stocks joined in a regional rally Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Doubts on class size benefits
12/08/2004 Canberra Times p. 21   Consumer confidence fell back a notch in August Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Ensuring teachers are a class act
11/08/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 01:00PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Consumer confidence is high
11/08/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 01:33PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Consumer confidence remains high
11/08/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 01:03PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Consumers still confident
11/08/2004 ABC South East NSW (Bega) 12:32PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Consumers still on high
11/08/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:04AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Economy back on track
11/08/2004 ABC 936 (Hobart) 01:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Economy facing global pressures
11/08/2004 ABC Riverina (Wagga Wagga) 12:34PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Family handouts help lift sentiment
11/08/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:03PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Interest rates good for now: analysts
11/08/2004 Channel 10 (Melbourne) 05:28PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Jobs strength supports rate rise
11/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 12:06PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Joint venture leading index
11/08/2004 Curtain FM (Perth) 10:00AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Maintaining a balance
11/08/2004 ABC Newcastle (Newcastle) 01:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Markets rally ignores US rate rise
11/08/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 11:36PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Omens point to Coalition
11/08/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 09:35AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Overseas models may rescue fragile public system
11/08/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Poll the real key to rate shift as pay data differs
11/08/2004 Benalla Ensign p. 18   When it comes to savings, Australians prefer to put their money in property. Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Property the pick
11/08/2004 ABC Illawarra (Wollongong) 12:32PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Rates
11/08/2004 Channel 10 (Adelaide) 05:20PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Still too close to call
11/08/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 10:48AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Strength in job market
11/08/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 04:01PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Public schools must target tertiary entrance
11/08/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:04PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Reserve Bank given breathing space
11/08/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 09:03AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Smaller classes don't aid students
11/08/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 08:15AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Uni target risks 'dumbing down'
11/08/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 11:03AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Wage control eases rates pressure
11/08/2004 SKY2 (Melbourne) 09:18AM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Wage cost increase fuels both sides of the rate rise argument
11/08/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 59 Jenny Macklin, MP Universities have been starved of funding under the Howard government and need greater public investment Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Changes load students with more debt
11/08/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 03:02PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Confidence holds near 10-year high
11/08/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 03:03PM Newsreader Consumer confidence has reached a 10 year high for second month in a row Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index Supreme confidence
09/08/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 72 Stephen Downie Top 10 innovators Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Bionic ear accolade
09/08/2004 West Australian p. 30   Business Diary Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Cochlear tops our roll call of innovation
09/08/2004 Northern Territory News p. 29   Top 10 innovators Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Cochlear tops our roll call of innovation
09/08/2004 Daily Telegraph p. 28 Stephen Downie Top 10 innovators Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Investor interest turns to shares
09/08/2004 The Australian p. 31   Top 10 innovators The R&D and Intellectual Property Scoreboard R&D plea to companies
09/08/2004 MX-Melbourne p. 15   Top 10 innovators The R&D and Intellectual Property Scoreboard  
02/08/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 58   ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings and Investment report shows people intending to invest new savings in real estate is well down on this time last year. ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
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  July 2004
31/07/2004 General News p. 18 David Clark Are the rich really getting richer and the poor poorer? HILDA Survey Building wealth - trends you should know
31/07/2004 Weekend Australian p. 16   Many mothers take jobs to pay the mortgage but want to spend as much of the working week as they can with their kids Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research A practical act for working women
31/07/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 4 Cherelle Murphy Prime Minister John Howard made a veiled warning to the Reserve Bank on Friday not to raise interest rates Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Howard warns RBA on interest rates
24/07/2004 Weekend Australian p. 9 Katherine Jimenez, Michelle Wiese Bockmann Figures from Westpac and the Melbourne Institute show consumer confidence at its highest for 10 years Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment Shops and pokies get baby cash
21/07/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:06PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:14PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 Curtin FM (Perth) 3:00PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 4:53PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 8:35PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 Sunraysia Daily (Mildura) p. 4   The underlying strength of the economy was confirmed yesterday with key employment, car sales and vacancy figures all showing continued growth Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity Healthy economy indicated
21/07/2004 4KQ (Brisbane) 1:00PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:01PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:02PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 12:03PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
21/07/2004 2UE (Sydney) 12:40PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economic Leading Index predicts the economy will gain pace later in the year Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:17Pm Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
15/07/2004 6PR (Perth) 10:03PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba) 12:32PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 5:50AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 Sport 927 (Melbourne) 6:02AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 2CC (Canberra) 6:05AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 6:10AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 6:35AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 7:08AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 3CR (Melbourne) 7:10AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 2SM (Sydney) 7:14AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
15/07/2004 Sport 927 (Melbourne) 8:02AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
14/07/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 11:01AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 11:03AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 11:04Am Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 01:00PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 01:02PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 01:02PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 01:06PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 02:32PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 03:00PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 03:01PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 03:02PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 03:03PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 10:32AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 11:00AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC Riverina (Wagga Wagga) 10:34AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 11:04AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 11:32AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:00PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 2GO FM (Gosford) 12:01PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:02PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 12:05PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 2UE (Sydney) 12:06PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 12:06PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 12:16pm Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index  
14/07/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 3:02PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
14/07/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 5:06PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
14/07/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 6:06PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
14/07/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 7:17PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
14/07/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Brisbane) 7:19PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
14/07/2004 ABC Channel 2 (Canberra) 7:20PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
14/07/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 8:39PM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence is high Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
12/07/2004 SKY2 (Melbourne) 09:16AM Newsreader Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading index will be released Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity  
07/07/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 3 Matt Wade Australians are facing up to the task of paying off their growing mountain of debt ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Clearing the debts becomes a new priority
07/07/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 51 Olga Galacho Both the Australian dollar and the stock market scaled new heights yesterday after a report that showed enthusiasm for share-based investments was on the rise ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Market, $A reach records
07/07/2004 Gellong Advertiser p. 29   Paying off debts remains the most popular use of new savings for Australian households. ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Paying off debt is still top priority
07/07/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 33   Paying off debts remains the most popular use of new savings for Australian households. ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Paying off debt is still top priority
07/07/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 7 Kean Wong Households prefer to pay off their debts and invest more in equities, but are decidedly cooler about putting their saving in real estate and banks ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Property, debt losing their allure
07/07/2004 Northern Territory News p. 29   Paying off debts remains the most popular use of new savings for Australian households. ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Savings blown on debt
07/07/2004 Australian p. 25 Bina Brown Investors prepared to put more money towards their retirement savings will be encouraged by the best overall performance from superannuation funds in seven years ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Super funds post solid returns
07/07/2004 2UE (Sydney) 01:47PM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 River FM (Brisbane) 02:00PM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 2UE (Sydney) 06:33Am Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 Hot Tomato (Gold Coast) 07:00AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 96FM (Perth) 07:01AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 WAVE FM (Wollongong) 07:01AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 2GO FM (Gosford) 07:02AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 2SM (Sydney) 07:02Am Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 07:32AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 2CC (Canberra) 08:02AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 2UE (Sydney) 08:34AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 Radio National (Melbourne) 09:41AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans The Melbourne Institute  
07/07/2004 3AW (Melbourne) 10:03AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 WAVE FM (Wollongong) 11:01AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 Hot Tomato (Gold Coast) 12:00PM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 2CC (Canberra) 12:06PM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 5AA (Adelaide) 7:03AM Newsreader Most Australians prefer to use savings to reduce loans ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings  
07/07/2004 The Age p. 2 Sam Holmes Paying off debts remains the most popular use of new savings for Australian households. ING Melbourne Institute Household Savings Australians are down on debt, survey shows
06/07/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 23 Staff reporter Prices of consumer goods and services in June dropped 0.2% from May TD Securities – Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge Consumer prices down
06/07/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 14   A fall in the prices of Australian consumer goods and services in une has further dampened expectations of an interest rate hike TD Securities – Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge Consumer prices fall in June, survey states
06/07/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 27 Miranda Maxwell Many parts of the economy remain robust, pre-empting the Reserve Bank's policy meeting today to discuss interest rates TD Securities – Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge Economy stays strong
06/07/2004 The Age p. 3 David Wrote The Howard Government's 30 per cent private health insurance rebate has been damned as an expensive failure that should be cut or scrapped Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Health plan pricey dud, say experts
06/07/2004 West Australian p. 6 Clyde Russell Home borrowers are likely to be spared an interest rate rise this year as more signs emerge of a housing-led slowdown TD Securities – Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge Slowdown in housing to keep rates on hold
06/07/2004 Australian p. 2 David Uren Car sales in June jumped 25 percent compared with May TD Securities – Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge 4WD grip despite slip in business confidence
05/07/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 06:23PM Newsreader TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge shows a modest fall in rates Dr Lei Lei Song  
03/07/2004 Weekend Australian p.21 Jennifer Buckingham It has been a steep learning path, but finally educationalists are realising that great teachers can make a difference. Gary Marks, "schools summit" Hand up, Mr Chips - Making Schools Better
03/07/2004 Weekend Australian p. 18   For teachers and parents, too much spending on schools is never enough. But the lesson we need to learn is whether bigger budgets are all that matters, or if there are other ways to improve our schools Schools Summit Top-class teachers will make a school
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  June 2004
23/06/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 6   Slow economic growth could force federal finances into debt Melbourne Institute $2b hole tipped for budget
23/06/2004 Border Mail (Albury Wodonga) p. 23   Slow economic growth could force federal finances into debt Melbourne Institute Blow-out 'from slower growth'
23/06/2004 Mercury (Hobart) p. 6   Slow economic growth could force federal finances into debt Melbourne Institute Economy tipped to slow rapidly
23/06/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 7 Cherelle Murphy Slow economic growth could force federal finances into debt Melbourne Institute Growth tipped to slow
23/06/2004 Courier Mail p. 27 Krista Hughes Slow economic growth could force federal finances into debt Melbourne Institute Institute warns of Budget holes
23/06/2004 Canberra Times p. 3   Slow economic growth could force federal finances into debt Melbourne Institute Slow growth tipped to blow federal Budget out by $2b
23/06/2004 Geelong Advertiser p. 17 Krista Hughes Slow economic growth could force federal finances into debt Melbourne Institute Slow growth to blow budget
23/06/2004 Northern Times (Kerang) p. 5   People living on social sercurity benefits are living below the poverty line because of unaffordable rental costs Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Supply of affordable rental properties remains low
23/06/2004 Business Review Weekly p. 82   Not being able to get a bank loan or credit card makes people unhappy Professor Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
22/06/2004 Financial Standard p. 3   Australian Economic growth likely to slow down in the second half to 2004 Westpac-Melbourne Institute Aust economic growth to trough in second half of 2004
21/06/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 13 Adele Horin Not being able to get into debt can make people unhappy Professor Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Debt can be good-ask aunt HILDA
21/06/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 36 Ross Gittins Money and material items still wont bring happiness Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Sorry, money still doesn't buy happiness
19/06/2004 Ballarat Courier p. 24   Australian Economic growth likely to slow down in the second half to 2004 Westpac-Melbourne Institute Growth trough in late 2004
19/06/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 17 Stuart Innes Study shows that the rich are happier than the poor Professor Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research It's official. Money can buy happiness
17/06/2004 Business Review Weekly p. 97   Consumer sentiments declined in June Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumers retain their optimism
17/06/2004 Northern Territory News p. 27 Fleur Anderson Workers are delaying extra payments until July to benefit from new tax cuts Westpac-Melbourne Institute Time to draw a line in shifting tax sand
17/06/2004 The Australian p. 24   Brief on Westpac-Melbourne Institute Westpac-Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 West Australian p. 17   Study shows that the rich are happier than the poor Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Assets, not income alone, key to happiness: report
16/06/2004 Ballarat News p. 32   Consumers feel now is a good time to buy a house Westpac-Melbourne Institute Housing market shows signs of new life
16/06/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 3 Adele Horin Study shows that the rich are happier than the poor Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Money can buy happiness after all
16/06/2004 Melbourne Times p. 17 David Risstrom Failure of the 30% private health insurance rebate Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Vote Greens, be well
16/06/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 10:02 Newsreader Economic actitivity heading for mid year trough Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 12:08 Newsreader Economic activity heading for mid year trough Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:04 Newsreader Economy headed for mid year trough Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:05 Newsreader End of year recovery predicted for the economy Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 Midday News and Business ABC (Melbourne) 12:16 Emma Alberici, Chris Clark Prediction of economic slowdown Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 11:06 Newsreader Prediction of end of year recovery for the Australian economy Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:03 Newsreader Prediction of end of year recovery for the Australian economy Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 13:07 Newsreader Prediction of end of year recovery for the Australian economy Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 5DN (Adelaide) 17:08 Newsreader Prediction that economic growth will drop Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 Sunrise Channel 7 (Melbourne) 8:12 David Koch and Melissa Doyle Rich people are happier than poor people Melbourne Institute for Applied Economic Research
16/06/2004 6PR (Perth) 7:07 Howard Sattler and Louise Rowe Rich people are happier than poor people Melbourne Institute for Applied Economic Research
16/06/2004 2GB (Sydney) 16:12 Philip Clark Rich people are happier than poor people Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 Channel 9 (Melbourne) 11:38 Hugh Riminton   Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 Radio National's PM (Melbourne) 17:58 Mark Colvin   Westpac and Melbourne Institute
16/06/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 8:17 Michael Willesee   Westpac and Melbourne Institute
14/06/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 73   Cooling house market eased pressure for another interest rate rise Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer predict lower inflation
14/06/2004 West Australian p. 30 Clyde Russell US market to lead Australian Westpac-Melbourne Institute Dollar in the hands of strong US data
14/06/2004 Courier Mail p. 18 Scott Murdoch US market to lead Australian Melbourne Institute Key US data to lead our markets
14/06/2004 Financial Standard p. 4   Index of consumer sentiment fell by 1.1% in June because of falling house prices, higher oil prices and slower economic growth Westpac-Melbourne Institute NAB survey finds economic growth continuing at rapid pace
14/06/2004 The Australian p. 28   Index for economic activity released Westpac-Melbourne Institute
12/06/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 8 Cherelle Murphy Property market continues to grow despite Reserve Bank counting on a slowdown Westpac-Melbourne Institute Appetite for home loans grows
12/06/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 49   Leading index of economic activity to be released Westpac-Melbourne Institute
11/06/2004 The Australian p. 18   Consumer inflationary expectations dropped to 4.3% Melbourne Institute
10/06/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 70 Leela de Kretser Despite the number of mortgage approvals falling, there was an increases in housing finance for owner-occupiers Westpac-Melbourne Institute Another brick in the wall: Home buyers take the plunge
10/06/2004 The Australian Financial Review p. 50 Tina Perinotto and Cherelle Murphy 29.4% rise in the number of people who consider now to be a good time to buy a home Westpac-Melbourne Institute Bank caught in a housing price row
10/06/2004 Geelong Advertiser p. 21   Dwelling sentiment rose 29.4% while consumer sentiment fell 1.1% Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer sentiment drops
10/06/2004 The Australian Financial Review p. 7 Charelle Murphy Index of consumer sentiment shows Australian households are generally happy with their finances Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumers happy with their lot
10/06/2004 Courier Mail p. 5 Fleur Anderson The value of investment property loans and home loans had increased almost $10,000 in one month Westpac-Melbourne Institute First-home buyers ragian confidence
10/06/2004 The Australian p. 6 David Uren Home lending continues to rise despite the Reserve Bank predicting otherwise Westpac-Melbourne Institute Home buyers ignoring doomsayers
10/06/2004 The Age p. 2 Josh Gordon Home lending continues to rise despite the Reserve Bank predicting otherwise Westpac-Melbourne Institute Home lending figures defy gloomy predictions
10/06/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 10 John Garnaut and Lisa Pryor 29.4% rise in the number of people who consider now to be a good time to buy a home Westpac-Melbourne Institute Home lending up as first-time buyers join in
10/06/2004 Daily Telegraph p. 54   Mortgage approvals fell 0.6% exciting fears of an interest rate rise Westpac-Melbourne Institute Home loans higher than thought
10/06/2004 Mercury (Hobart) p. 23 Fleur Anderson The value of investment property loans and home loans had increased almost $10,000 in one month Westpac-Melbourne Institute Housing market shows its tenacity
10/06/2004 West Australian p. 10 Clyde Russell Rate of decline for home loan approvals has slowed but it may not be enough to stop a rise in interest rates in the coming months Westpac-Melbourne Institute Interest rate rise in still on the cards
10/06/2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 33 Fleur Anderson and Kamahl Cogdon Mortgage approvals fell 0.6% exciting fears of an interest rate rise Westpac-Melbourne Institute Second wind for housing
10/06/2004 The Australian p. 24   Home lending continues to rise despite the Reserve Bank predicting otherwise Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 13:05 Newsreader Buyer optimism on the rise in housing market Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 14:03 Newsreader Buyer optimism on the rise in housing market Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 15:02 Newsreader Buyer optimism on the rise in housing market Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 16:05 Newsreader Buyer optimism on the rise in housing market Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 13:05 Newsreader Decling house prices and steady interest rates are encouraging home buyers Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 11:00 Newsreader Dip in consumer confidence Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 14:00 Newsreader Downturn in housing sector will be shallow Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 15:02 Newsreader Downturn in housing sector will be shallow Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 16:04 Newsreader Downturn in housing sector will be shallow Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 16:04 Newsreader Downturn in housing sector will be shallow Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 Midday News and Business ABC (Melbourne) 12:20 Felicity Davey Fall in consumer confidence by 1.1% Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 Sky Business Report (Melbourne) 20:30 Michael Pascoe Fall in consumer confidence by 1.1% Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 15:02 Newsreader Fall of 1.1% in consumer sentiment Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 18:07 Newsreader House buying sentiment improving Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 TEN New at Noon (Melbourne) 12:20 Tracey Spicer Housing figures easing
09/06/2004 Ten News (Melbourne) 17:30 Mal Walden, Jennifer Hansen Housing finance figures improve over April
09/06/2004 Ten News (Adelaide) 17:30 Kelly Nestor, George Donikian Housing is becoming more affordable Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC News (Brisbane) 19:18 Andrew Lofthouse Housing lending is stabalising Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC News (Adelaide) 19:17 Dominique Schwartz Housing lending is stabalising Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC News (Melbourne) 19:18 Ian Henderson Housing lending is stabalising Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC News (Sydney) 19:18 Ian Henderson Housing lending is stabalising Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC News (Perth) 19:13 Tom Baddeley Housing lending is stabalising Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 21:00 Newsreader Housing sector heading for a soft landing Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 16:07 Newsreader Housing slowdown could be leveling out Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 Seven Morning News (Melbourne) 10:47 Newsreader Increase in the number of people who think know is a good time to buy a home Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:00 Newsreader Increase in the number of people who think know is a good time to buy a home Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 11:00 Newsreader Increase in the number of people who think know is a good time to buy a home Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 12:05 Newsreader Increase in the number of people who think know is a good time to buy a home Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 16:32 Newsreader Indications that the downturn in housing will be short term Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC News (Canberra) 19:18 Virginia Haussegger Lift in housing finance numbers Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 Radio National's PM (Melbourne) 17:30 Mark Colvin Possible rise in interest rates because housing market is not slowing as fast as RBA likes Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 774 (Melbourne) 17:05 Newsreader Possible rise in interest rates because housing market is not slowing as fast as RBA likes Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:00 Newsreader Potential homebuyers are more optimistic Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 15:04 Newsreader Release of Westpac and Melbourne Institute Index Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 Today Show Channel 9 (Melbourne) 6:10 Tracey Grimshaw, Steve Liebmann Release of Westpac and Melbourne Institute Index Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 Lateline (ABC) 22:50 Tony Jones Sharp increase in the number of people interested in buying property Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 18:30 Mark Colvin Slight fall in consumer confidence but surge in those interested in buying a house Westpac-Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 SKY (Melbourne) 6:17 Newsreader Small dip in consumer confidence Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 10:30 Newsreader Small dip in consumer confidence Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 11:30 Newsreader Small dip in consumer confidence Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 Morning Show - ABC Far West NSW (Broken Hill) 10:30 Peter Jinks Small dip in consumer confidence
09/06/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 12:02 Newsreader Steady interest rates and decling house prices help potential home buyers Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 12:01 Newsreader Consumer confidence dipped but not low Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 13:01 Newsreader Consumer confidence down Westpac and Melbourne Institute
09/06/2004 2SM (Sydney) 12:02 Newsreader Consumer sentiement index fell by 1.1% Westpac and Melbourne Institute
07/06/2004 West Australian p. 36 Clyde Russell Unemployment rate expected to remain steady but the number of jobs may have fallen Westpac-Melbourne Institute Figures tipped to confirm case on solid economy
07/06/2004 The Age p. 13 Gabrielle Costa Local data expected to determine direction on market after investors in the US failed to lead. Westpac-Melbourne Institute Wealth of data to determine direction of sharemarket
07/06/2004 The Age p. 13   Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer survey to be released Westpac-Melbourne Institute
07/06/2004 Courier Mail p. 19   Westpac-Melbourne Institute will release their June consumer sentiment survey Westpac-Melbourne Institute
07/06/2004 The Australian p. 28   Westpac-Melbourne Institute will release their June consumer sentiment survey Westpac-Melbourne Institute
07/06/2004 Adelaide Advertiser p. 30   Westpac-Melbourne Institute will release their June consumer sentiment survey Westpac-Melbourne Institute
05/06/2004 Australian Financial Review p. 54   Despite tax cuts consumers are still worried about rising petrol prices and falling house prices Westpac-Melbourne Institute
01/06/2004 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 28   Debate for the introduction of the National Identification Card Melbourne Institute Advance Australia Card
01/06/2004 Mercury (Hobart) p. 25   Goods and services have risen by 0.3% in May TD Securities – Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge Petrol price fuels inflation
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  May 2004
31/05/2004 Power FM (Eden) 6:02 Ian Holland One in six households has no adult in the workforce Westpac and Melbourne Institute
29/05/2004 Canberra Times p. 10   Fall in business investment and slower housing construction have slowed Australia's growth and a rise in inflation Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity Inflation fears ease: Reliefe as economy stabilises
29/05/2004 Weekend Australian p. 6 David Uren One in six households has no adult in the workforce Melbourne Institute Million jobless homes: survey
29/05/2004 Border Mail (Albury Wodonga) p. 32   The slowndown of Australia's economic growth will also slowdown a rise in inflation Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity Modest building activity takes it's toll: Economy sowing
27/05/2004 Sydney Morning Herald p. 3 Malcolm Brown and Matt Wade The first 3 months of the year has seen Melbourne house prices fall by 12.9% Westpac-Melbourne Institute It's official: property prices on the slide
27/05/2004 The Age p. 3 Stephen Dabkowski Pressure put on Australian dollar by rising US interest rates Westpac and Melbourne Institute Pressure on $A as US economy fires: expert
27/05/2004 Warrnambool Standard p. 10   Expected economic slowdown reinforces the need to keep interest rates on hold Westpac-Melbourne Institute Sharper slowdown tipped
27/05/2004 Canberra Times p. 27   Expected economic slowdown reinforces the need to keep interest rates on hold Westpac-Melbourne Institute Slowdown could be worse than expected: survey
27/05/2004 Border Mail (Albury Wodonga) p. 39   Expected economic slowdown reinforces the need to keep interest rates on hold Westpac-Melbourne Institute Slowdown worse than expected: Economy hits brake
27/05/2004 Today Show Channel 9 (Melbourne) 6:56 Tracey Grimshaw, Steve Liebmann Australian economy likely to slowdown Westpac and Melbourne Institute
27/05/2004 The Australian Financial Review p. 31 Philip Baker Drop in oil prices and US stock market drove the Australian dollar to US71cents. Westpac-Melbourne Institute $A bounce is a temorary one
27/05/2004 The Australian p. 30 Geoffrey Newman Stocks are climbing due to a decline in oil prices Westpac-Melbourne Institute Dip in oil inspires a bullish fervour
27/05/2004 Daily Telegraph p. 53   Economic slowdown over next 6 to 9 months Westpac-Melbourne Institute Economy is tapping the brakes
27/05/2004 West Australian p. 13 Clyde Russell Fall in house prices will see interest rates remain steady Westpac-Melbourne Institute House price falls cool interest rates
27/05/2004 Courier Mail p. 31 Krista Hughes Expected economic slowdown reinforces the need to keep interest rates on hold Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index shows economic slowdown
26/05/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 13:00 Newsreader Australian economy predicted to slowdown Westpac and Melbourne Institute
26/05/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 13:04 Newsreader Australian economy predicted to slowdown Westpac and Melbourne Institute
26/05/2004 ABC 612 (Brisbane) 13:06 Newsreader Australian economy predicted to slowdown Westpac and Melbourne Institute
26/05/2004 ABC 891 (Adelaide) 13:06 Newsreader Australian economy predicted to slowdown Westpac and Melbourne Institute
26/05/2004 ABC 666 (Canberra) 14:00 Newsreader Australian economy predicted to slowdown Westpac and Melbourne Institute
26/05/2004 ABC 720 (Perth) 12:04 Newsreader Dip in consumer confidence Westpac and Melbourne Institute
26/05/2004 ABC 702 (Sydney) 12:43 Tanya Nolan Economic growth expectations have been revised down Westpac and Melbourne Institute
26/05/2004 Today Show Channel 9 (Melbourne) 6:09 Tracey Grimshaw, St