EMM News Explorer: Wayne Swan

smh 10-FEB-12

[-told]: We know there are strong global headwinds in the global economy, and that does produce pressures in our economy, particularly the pressures which flow through to our economy from a stronger dollar,

channelnewsasia 10-FEB-12

[-said]: A global firewall — in the form of an adequately resourced IMF — alongside a strengthened European firewall will also boost confidence and prevent contagion spreading from Europe to the rest of the world,

ChinaPost 09-FEB-12

[added that:]: these are the tough reforms which Australia has long since introduced — like opening up sectors to competition and reforming pension systems.

ChinaPost 09-FEB-12

[-told]: The Reserve Bank is acutely aware of the challenges to our economy from the global situation,

ChinaPost 07-FEB-12

[said:]: Any bank contemplating this move runs the risk of backlash from their customers. The reforms we've put in place make it easier for families to ditch their bank if it doesn't do the right thing by them.

news_com_au 07-FEB-12

[-said]: What they are saying is that they should have a right, irrespective of any particular market condition, to maintain forever huge profitability,

bloomberg 05-FEB-12

[-said]: Our prime minister has the strong support of our caucus,

bloomberg 05-FEB-12

[has blamed:]: excessively pessimistic

smh 30-JAN-12

[-told]: Those people who engaged in that activity have done enormous damage to their cause and to our national standing, but for Abbott now to try and turn all of that on its head and to throw mud at Julia Gillard and the Government over it is yet another example of just how negative Tony Abbott is,

nzherald 30-JAN-12

[-conceded that]: a fully-fledged smear campaign.

ibtimes 30-JAN-12

[-told]: For Mr Abbott now to try and turn all of that on its head and to throw mud ... is yet another example of just how negative Tony Abbott is,

ibtimes 30-JAN-12

[-told]: I think there's just a tendency out there in our public discussion to focus far too heavily on all the risk being on the downside,

ibtimes 28-JAN-12

[-told]: With underlying inflation sitting squarely in the RBA's target band, it does create room for further interest rate cuts into the future,

channelnewsasia 25-JAN-12

[said:]: Get serious. I am not going to speculate those matters. It's ridiculous.

smh 28-DEC-11

[-said]: In relation to Foxtel's proposal, the ACCC raised serious competition concerns in its statement of issues which it is still considering,

france24 23-DEC-11

[-said]: Despite the substantial global headwinds that are hitting our economy, Australians have reason to be confident about our economic strengths that are unmatched by just about any other developed economy,

ChinaPost 22-DEC-11

[-said]: At a time when other developed economies have had their ratings cut, or put on review for potential downgrade, Australia stands tall in the world with its gold-plated AAA status safe and secure,

xinhuanet_en 22-DEC-11

[says:]: all options are on the table

smh 22-DEC-11

[said:]: Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who died or are missing following this terrible event. It's a tragic reminder of the dangers of attempting journeys like this.

smh 18-DEC-11

[-says]: Investors do not seem attracted by the pricing of bonds, relative to returns they get on other investment classes, particularly equities,

wsj 13-DEC-11

[said:]: I'm not going to pre-empt the outcome of the reshuffle today but he's done a terrific job over the past year or so.

smh 12-DEC-11

[-said]: Passing this rate cut on in full is in no way a threat to their viability,

nzherald 08-DEC-11

[-told]: At lot of families are under financial pressure, especially at this time of year, and it is disappointing,

nzherald 08-DEC-11

[-added]: While much of the increase was in the resources sector there was also a healthy increase in manufacturing investment,

btimescom 07-DEC-11

[-told]: Today's figures are an exceptional outcome, particularly at a time when most economies are struggling to grow at all and are suffering mass unemployment,

xinhuanet_en 07-DEC-11

[ said]: Today's national accounts showing the Australian economy grew strongly in the September quarter are an exceptional result at a time of heightened global instability, turmoil in Europe and slowing global growth,

france24 07-DEC-11

[said:]: No, I've spoken to the banks and informed them of my view over a period of time, and I will continue to articulate that view both privately and publicly.

smh 07-DEC-11

[-told]: Christmas is a time when family budgets are stretched, so I'm certain it will be welcome,

ChinaPost 06-DEC-11

[-said]: There is a lot riding on what is happening in Europe as we go through the rest of this week,

ChinaPost 06-DEC-11

[-told]: Today's decision to cut interest rates again will provide Christmas cheer to families and small businesses, that is particularly welcome around Christmas,

xinhuanet_en 06-DEC-11

[ said]: Global economic and financial conditions have deteriorated markedly in recent months, and the risks to global stability from the European sovereign debt crisis have intensified,

france24 29-NOV-11

[-said]: Global and economic and financial conditions have deteriorated markedly in recent months and the risks to global stability from the European sovereign debt crisis have intensified,

xinhuanet_en 29-NOV-11

[says:]: the combined effect of all policy decisions has improved the budget bottom line by $6.8 billion over the forward estimates.

abc 29-NOV-11

[ said]: The turmoil in Europe is being felt right around the world, including here in Australia by share market investors, businesses and households,

news_com_au 28-NOV-11

[ said]: SABMiller has agreed to a number of undertakings which recognise the significance of Foster's to our economy and to our community, and support Australian jobs,

channelnewsasia 25-NOV-11

[ said]: The government welcomes foreign investment in Australia and continues to ensure that investments are consistent with Australia's national interest,

channelnewsasia 25-NOV-11

[-said]: SABMiller has agreed to a number of undertakings which recognize the significance of Foster's to our economy and to our community, and support Australian jobs,

reuters 25-NOV-11

[-said]: I also note SABMiller's current intention that Foster's operational employees will remain in their existing roles on the same or substantially similar conditions to those which they currently enjoy. The Government welcomes foreign investment in Australia and continues to ensure that investments are consistent with Australia's national interest,

finanznachrichten 25-NOV-11

[-told]: It's a worthy measure for Australia, it's a very significant economic reform, it's a huge win for the Australian people. I believe it will pass the senate after it is debated there in the new year,

guardian 23-NOV-11

[ said]: This is a way in which all Australians share in the bounty of the mining boom,

bbc 23-NOV-11

[ said]: So this is a really important economic reform for Australia that grasps the challenges of the future, and that's why I'm at a loss to understand why Tony Abbott has got his wrecking ball out again and is seeking to wreck a vital reform for Australia,

news_com_au 21-NOV-11

[ said]: While the long-term outlook for Asia remains positive, the clear message from my APEC meetings was that every economy in our region is feeling the impact of events in Europe,

news_com_au 14-NOV-11

[-said]: Obviously, this flows through to (Australian) government revenues, and will add to the Aus$130 ($134) billion in revenue write-downs we've seen since the global financial crisis first struck.

eubusiness 13-NOV-11

[-said]: Governments need to do more to lift domestic demand and put in place structural reforms, including shifting to more market-based exchange rates.

eubusiness 13-NOV-11

[ added]: Europe's sovereign debt crisis highlights the speed with which events can unfold when fundamental reforms are ignored. Markets can move quickly, leaving policymakers struggling to catch up,

eubusiness 13-NOV-11

[-said]: The weaker and more uncertain global economic outlook means Asian economies need to redouble their efforts toward economic rebalancing and strengthening sources of growth,

eubusiness 13-NOV-11

[ said]: People are dismayed at the failure of the Europeans to get their act together,

independent 12-NOV-11

[said:]: These errors demonstrate that your analysis should in no way be taken as representative or even indicative of the expected operation of the MRRT

smh 09-NOV-11

[-added]: Sadly Tony Abbott would rather kneel at the feet of vested interests than stand up for working Australians,

smh 01-NOV-11

[-said]: But we know we have many households still doing it tough.

xinhuanet_en 26-OCT-11

[-told]: It's encouraging to see underlying inflation has fallen. That' s one of the lowest quarterly figures in over a decade,

xinhuanet_en 26-OCT-11

[-said]: People of course are always free to protest as long as they are peaceful, follow the instructions of police and don't interfere with the rights of others,

montrealgazette 23-OCT-11

[-noted]: People of course are always free to protest as long as they are peaceful, follow the instructions of police and don't interfere with the rights of others.

xinhuanet_en 23-OCT-11

[-said]: What it would do is better reward work and it would mean more Australians would be in work,

xinhuanet_en 05-OCT-11

[-said]: We should take comfort in the fact that our situation is in stark contrast to many advanced economies, and the RBA confirms today it has room to move if the global situation further deteriorates,

xinhuanet_en 04-OCT-11

[-said]: Nothing is taboo,

nzherald 03-OCT-11

[-said]: Addressing the patchwork economy, where different sectors are growing at different speeds, has been central to our last two budgets and is at the heart of our tax reform agenda,

nzherald 03-OCT-11

[-says]: lazy solution

smh 30-SEP-11

[said:]: we're absolutely determined to do that

smh 30-SEP-11

[-said]: Australian public finances are among the strongest in the developed world,

focus 30-SEP-11

[-told]: The events in Europe can impact globally and therefore we do need not just a European response in the first instance, but what we also need is bodies like the G20 and the IMF backing up the Europeans,

france24 25-SEP-11

[-told]: Some important policy steps have been taken in Europe and the US to deal with their fiscal situations but much more needs to be done,

smh 23-SEP-11

[-said]: The reason it is down a bit for Australia is very simple - the floods earlier this year and the cyclones earlier this year had a dramatic impact on our economy,

channelnewsasia 21-SEP-11

[said:]: I'm not really into classical music

australianetworknews 21-SEP-11

[-said]: This is a real tribute to the millions of ordinary Australians whose hard work and resilience have made our economy one of the strongest in the developed world,

xinhuanet_en 21-SEP-11

[said:]: I've put in place a set of arrangements that mean that future decisions taken about those salaries will be in the context of other salaries paid to comparable people in the public sector.

abc 15-SEP-11

[-told]: I've put in place a set of arrangements that mean that future decisions taken about those salaries will be in the context of other salaries paid to comparable people in the public sector,

xinhuanet_en 15-SEP-11

[-said]: the lingering effects of the global financial crisis and continuing international uncertainty have resulted in Australian consumers being a lot more cautious in their spending

nzherald 12-SEP-11

[-added that]: The legislative package will give businesses and investors certainty about the carbon price, allowing them to plan new investments, including in the renewable and clean-energy technologies of the future.

xinhuanet_en 12-SEP-11

[-wrote]: It's going to be a big week with the introduction of the Clean Energy Future package into the parliament,

xinhuanet_en 12-SEP-11

[-told]: There is no evidence to warrant a formal investigation,

news 08-SEP-11

[-declared]: If people have got allegations to make they should be dealt with in the normal way, free from the lynch-mob mentality which the Liberal Party is pursuing,

ibtimes 08-SEP-11

[-asserted]: Despite renewed global uncertainties and the patchwork pressures facing some of our sectors, this result is another reminder that we have a proven track record of resilience and we confront these challenges from a position of strength,

ibtimes 07-SEP-11

[-said]: The impact of the natural disasters has been bigger on our economy than we expected,

AP 07-SEP-11

[-told]: Despite being hit by the most costly natural disasters in our history, the Australian economy has continued to forge ahead of most others in the developed world,

AP 07-SEP-11

[-told]: Exports grew by 2.6 percent in the quarter, largely driven by the rebound in iron ore exports which have now returned to their pre-flood levels,

ibtimes 07-SEP-11

[-told]: It is pretty clear that today's figures give us all all cause for confidence in the underlying resilience of our economy,

xinhuanet_en 07-SEP-11

[-declared]: She is a leader that's got the party's support 100 percent,

ibtimes 06-SEP-11

[-promises]: New Zealand doesn't think it's immune from that issue, but we're not looking to you know to host a processing centre in New Zealand.

radioaustralianews 06-SEP-11

[ said]: Julia Gillard is tough as nails,

channelnewsasia 06-SEP-11

[said:]: There's no chance of us doing anything other than getting stuck in there behind Julia Gillard.

smh 06-SEP-11

[-said]: We've had a particularly difficult political debate surrounding all that but the record speaks for itself.

peopledaily 29-AUG-11

[-told]: We do see a very strong future for manufacturing in this country and what we do want to do is work with manufacturing to make sure that is the case,

ibtimes 23-AUG-11

[-told]: I'm a bit disturbed by that, so I'm going to examine these claims closely with the industry,

focus 23-AUG-11

[-told]: What we are seeing is some of the painful adjustment taking place in parts of our economy,

news 22-AUG-11

[-said]: It will take the headache out of switching bank accounts, encouraging consumers to seek out the best deal on their savings.

xinhuanet_en 21-AUG-11

[-said]: This initiative will give consumers the power to easily switch to another bank, building society or credit union if their existing institution isn't providing good value and service,

xinhuanet_en 21-AUG-11

[-said]: This will help reduce the costs associated with loan applications, property valuations, settlements, property title searches, and registering mortgages. These costs can add up to as much as 6,500 U.S. dollars every time a borrower switches mortgages,

xinhuanet_en 21-AUG-11

[-said]: Australia has very low public debt, low unemployment, a massive pipeline of investment and we expect to bring the budget back to surplus next financial year,

btimescom 14-AUG-11

[-said]: The tyranny of distance is really a thing of the past for Australia,

btimescom 14-AUG-11

[-said]: Tough decisions will clearly need to be made to reduce their excessive levels of debt and ensure their budgets are sustainable,

ChinaPost 14-AUG-11

[-told]: I believe China will continue to grow strongly ... I am very confident that this region will remain strong,

xinhuanet_en 10-AUG-11

[said:]: We have got a demonstration of what's happening in the world as to why it matters here.

smh 10-AUG-11

[said:]: points to the fact that our economy has been very well run,

news_com_au 08-AUG-11

[-said]: The IMF's views are a timely reminder of Australia's strong fundamentals given the recent heightened concerns about the global economic outlook,

ChinaPost 08-AUG-11

[-told]: Yesterday's (IMF) report points to the fact that our economy has been very well run. Because of that we are in a very good position to cope with the worst that the world can throw at us,

channelnewsasia 08-AUG-11

[-told]: Yesterday’s (IMF) report points to the fact that our economy has been very well run. Because of that we are in a very good position to cope with the worst that the world can throw at us,

nst 08-AUG-11

[ said]: I think we’ll cross that bridge if we come to it. I think it is very early to be making that sort of judgement,

nst 08-AUG-11

[said:]: There is not a G20 finance minister who wouldn't swap places with me in the environment we are in at the moment.

news_com_au 08-AUG-11

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