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The four GDP graphs that show us roaring out of recession pre-lockdown

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Back in the first three months of this year when we had JobKeeper, enhanced unemployment benefits and no lockdowns, Australia roared out of recession.

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The four GDP graphs that show us roaring out of recession pre-lockdown

Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels

Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit

Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds

Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here

Franchise businesses have long been plagued by scandals. Domino’s is just the latest

Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin

Unwind and Relax: Mobile Massage Services on Sunshine Coast

Almost 2 million Workforce Australia payments have been suspended in the past year, with devastating impact

The government can restrain electricity prices without threatening to break up power companies. Its adviser says so

DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

KuCoin invests in Australian sponsorships of the ACC, plus a major campaign with golf icon Adam Scott

Australian companies pitching to the world’s wealthiest investors

Small business backlash builds as RBA’s surcharge ban risks fuelling inflation

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