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News live: Australia’s ability to fight off deadly bird flu to be put to test in series of exercises



Julie Collins describes avian flu situation as ‘dynamic’ as she highlights concerns about the impact to wildlife and agricultureGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers says his and Bullock’s interests are “aligned”. “We’ve got the same objectives, we got slightly different responsibilities,” he says:But we’re making good progress together. When we came to office, when I came to office, inflation had a six in front of it under the Liberals. It’s now got a three in front of it and we expect it to moderate further.I choose my own words… on my own views. I’ve got my own priorities, my own focus and that’s working with the governor of the Reserve Bank in this fight against inflation and we’re making progress.You know, I was making a factual point this time last week and it’s a fact – borne out in the national accounts that higher interest rates are slowing the economy considerably. I have been making a similar point for some months. Now, Wayne went much further than I have. I’m making a factual point borne out by the national accounts. I don’t second-guess the Reserve Bank in the way that Wayne has. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-09-08 01:19:48

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