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Sydney Morning Herald Labor divided over emissions trading
13 November 2008
Tasmanian premier David Bartlett says his federal Labor colleagues have "got it wrong" on emissions trading, after a large metals company warned the scheme would drive its smelters out of business.... full story.

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Sydney Morning Herald Rudd heads to Washington for G20 summit
13 November 2008
G20 bound . . . Prime Minister Kevin Rudd departs Canberra Airport to attend the G20 Summit in Washington DC over the weekend. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says China and India should play a greater role in G20 discussions to find a solution to the global ...... full story.

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The West Australian Labor divided over emissions trading
13 November 2008
Tasmanian premier David Bartlett says his federal Labor colleagues have "got it wrong" on emissions trading, after a large metals company warned the scheme would drive its smelters out of business.... full story.

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guardian.co.uk Australia to outlaw 'naked' short-selling
13 November 2008
By James Grubel CANBERRA, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Australia moved to slap a permanent ban on the most controversial form of short-selling on Thursday, and imposed tough new disclosure rules, in a crackdown on hedge funds aimed at restoring confidence in ...... full story.

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The Australian Fortescue says demand for its product robust
13 November 2008
By Ben Sharples | November 13, 2008 Article from: Australian AP FORTESCUE Metals Group said demand for its product remains strong and its customer relationships are robust amid a downturn in China.... full story.

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Ninemsn ASIC lifts securities short-selling ban
13 November 2008
The corporate regulator will lift the ban on short-selling of non-financial securities from next week but keep the ban on covered short sales in financial securities.... full story.

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The Australian Rio seeks review of Pilbara rail decision
13 November 2008
RIO Tinto has applied for a review of Treasurer Wayne Swan¿s decision to give third-party access to the Pilbara iron ore rail line.... full story.

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Sydney Morning Herald RBA move stabilises dollar
13 November 2008
A battered Australian dollar edged up from deep lows today after the Reserve Bank intervened to support the sliding currency amid an illiquid market and extreme risk-aversion.... full story.

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Bloomberg Australia Licenses Credit Agencies, Bans Naked Shorts (Update2)
13 November 2008
By Madelene Pearson Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Australia will require credit agencies and research companies to be licensed and to provide annual reports, Corporate Governance Minister Nick Sherry said.... full story.

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Ninemsn SGB investors green light WBC merger
13 November 2008
St George Bank Limited (SGB) said shareholders approved a proposal for the merger with Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC). About 95% of the votes cast at the share scheme meeting were in favour of the merger proposal.... full story.