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Sydney Morning Herald - Labor divided over emissions trading

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:57:14 +0000

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.

Sydney Morning Herald - Rudd heads to Washington for G20 summit

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:47:16 +0000

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 ...

The West Australian - Labor divided over emissions trading

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:22:11 +0000

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.

guardian.co.uk - Australia to outlaw 'naked' short-selling

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:11:10 +0000

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 ...

The Australian - Fortescue says demand for its product robust

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:44:03 +0000

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.

Ninemsn - ASIC lifts securities short-selling ban

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:08 +0000

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.

The Australian - Rio seeks review of Pilbara rail decision

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:41:12 +0000

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.

Sydney Morning Herald - RBA move stabilises dollar

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:34:06 +0000

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.

Bloomberg - Australia Licenses Credit Agencies, Bans Naked Shorts (Update2)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:10:11 +0000

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.

Ninemsn - SGB investors green light WBC merger

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:52:08 +0000

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.