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IN THE PRESS Free Trade deal with ASEAN and New Zealand concluded 28 August 2008 Representatives from Australia, ASEAN and New Zealand have concluded the largest free trade agreement in Australia’s history. The agreement, to be known as AANZFTA will result in substantial liberalisation in trade in goods, services and investment. read more Speculation of falling interest rates causes a sudden depreciation of $A 22 August 2008 Between July and August of 2008 the Australian dollar plummeted 13 per cent against the US dollar to reach its lowest level since 23 January 2008. read more Doha Round collapses over agricultural protection 1 August 2008 The Doha Round has once again broken down as developing and high income economies clashed over the troublesome issue of agricultural protection. read more

For Students

To help you through your HSC, we've compiled the following resources for students to assist with your research and study. Check back regularly for updates on the latest events in the Australian and Global economy, as well as the latest statistics on the Australian Economy and the Federal Budget.

Economics

1. In the Press
2. Latest Statistics
   • Australian economic statistics
     as at 21 August 2008
   • Federal Budget statistics and forecasts
3. Case Studies
4. Research Links

Business Studies

1. Case Studies
2. Research Links

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