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Media Coverage - 2001

Date Newspaper/
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Program		 Article by Subject Staff Interviewed/
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MIAESR Product cited		 Headline
  December 2001
20/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 18 Cherelle Murphy A healthier outlook for the Australian economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Bonds ignore local cheer, focus on US
20/12/2001 The Age p. 3 Stephen Dabkowski Analysts confirm that the economy has survived and may remain strong till middle of next year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Economy to continue strong pace
19/12/2001 Ballarat Courier p. 39 In Brief Recovery in the labour market may not be as strong as expected Westpac/MI Unemployment Expectations Jobless concerns
19/12/2001 CNBC Asia (Melbourne) 2016hrs Mark Laudi There are more claims of a robust Australian economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1542hrs Nick Papas Australian investors do not appear to become as defencsive as some theorists after September 11 ING/MI Household Savings Report  
19/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1402hrs Newsreader Good short term propects are promised for economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1205hrs Newsreader Indications of momentum carrying the Australian economy forward Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 98.5 FM (Perth) 1200hrs Newsreader Economic activity in October was at 5.5% Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 Channel 7 (Melbourne) 1043hrs Garry Wilkinson Bill Evans discusses the Westpac Leading Index released that day Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 1213hrs Newsreader Long term growth rate of 4.2% predicted Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1202hrs Newsreader Upbeat short term prospects promised Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1105hrs Rohan Forster Indications of momentum carrying the Australian economy forward Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/12/2001 West Australian p. 58 Michael Weir Terrorists attacks and turmoil had only a marginal effect on savings and investment of household ING/MI Household Savings Report Share savings hold steady
19/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 39 Barrie Dunstan Australian investors do not appear to become as defencsive as some theorists after September 11 ING/MI Household Savings Report Australian investors more adventurous: survey
17/12/2001 Canberra Times p. 17 Jim Baynes Australian stocke market can expect a quiet week up until Christmas Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Quiet week ahead expected for Australian share market
17/12/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 22 Diary Upcoming events and publications Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/12/2001 Courier Mail p. 17 Diary Upcoming events and publications Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/12/2001 Herald Sun p. 87 Fleur Anderson All quiet in share market leading up to Christmas Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Quiet Christmas on Wall Street
17/12/2001 The Australian p. 28 What's on Upcoming events and publications Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
15/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 2 Joyce Moullakis Unemployment expectations rose 6.6% in December, mostly concerned about retrenchements Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Unemployment Expectations Job worries may cut consumer spending
15/12/2001 The Weekend Australian p. 32 Terry McCrann Australian economy is looking well up to the new year Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Why so glum? We're in great shape
14/12/2001 Canberra Times p. 27   Inflation expectations rose slightly in December Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Survey finds rise in inflation expectations
14/12/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 32   Expectations about inflation rose slightly in December Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Inflation tumble raises our expectations, says institute
13/12/2001 Business Review Weekly p. 41 Robert Skeffington Despite predictions of high unemployment, consumer spending will keep the economy on the rails Peter Summers/MI The economy's strength is on the home front
13/12/2001 The Age p. 4 Josh Gordon Consumer confidence has returned to pre-September 11 levels Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Confidence rise lifts sales hope
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 2 Sid Marris Consumer confidence is buoyed. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers gear to spend up big
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 19 Geoffrey Newman The dollar is strengthened by US interest rate cuts Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment US Fed clouds silver lining
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 2 Alan Wood Unemployment on the rise, but Australian consumers are eager Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nothing wrong with being jolly, for now
13/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 3 Paul Cleary Australian economy could defy the global downturn Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Growth tipped to rise next year
13/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 21 Cherelle Murphy Cuts in US interest rates are not helping the bond market Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Bond rally shortlived despite Fed rate cut
13/12/2001 Herald Sun p. 83 Colin Brinsden Consumers and businesses alike are fairly upbeat about the economy Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment No worries for Aussie economy
13/12/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 7 Matt Wade Consumers are confident as they approach Christmas Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Figures bring Christmas cheer for retailers
13/12/2001 The Australian p. 2 Business Section Sid Marris Consumers are confident as they approach Christmas Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers defy looming slump with holiday spending splurge
13/12/2001 Warrnambool Standard p. 15   Australia's economic outlook is looking up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economy looking rosy
13/12/2001 Border Mail p. 4   Australia's economic outlook is looking up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economic outlook rosier
13/12/2001 Bendigo Advertiser p. 10   Australia's economic outlook is looking up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Outlook not so bleak
13/12/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 13   Consumer sentiment took a big leap forward this month Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Buyer confidence buoyant for Xmas
13/12/2001 Ballarat Courier p. 4   Consumer sentiment figures show that economic gloom may have been excessive Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economy better than believed.
12/12/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1205hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 2GB (Sydney) 1204hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment has improved since September 11 Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1104hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have been almost fully restored Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1102hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have been almost fully restored Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1603hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have been almost fully restored Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1306hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1202hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1503hrs Newsreader Lower interest rates and better economic outlook have combined to lift confidence in Australian consumers Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 2032hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer sentiment up 5.5% to 108.5 in December with a reading above 100 meaning more consumers are optimistic than pessimistic Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1302hrs News Newsreader Consumer confidence in Australia appears to be restored. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1208hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence seems to have recovered much ground since September attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1817hrs Gavin Wood Consumer sentiment rises 5.5% in December, the biggest jump in six months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
12/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1704hrs Newsreader Retailers are looking forward to a good Christmas with improvement in Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/12/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 11.25hrs The Cordeaux Show, Barry Ion Foreign backpackers who work in Australia create jobs Dr Beth Webster, Melbourne Institute  
10/12/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 17 Cherelle Murphy Can the performance of Australian economy continue Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment focus on business confidence, job figures
04/12/2001 The Australian p. 11 Alan Wood An economic cycle linked to US business leaves us vulnerable to recession Barry Hughes speaking at Melbourne Institute Business Cycles Conference In Australia alone we trust
Date Newspaper/
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  November 2001
27/11/2001 The Australian p. 15 Peter Dawkins Hard-headed policies are needed by the new coalition government Peter Dawkins/Melbourne Institute Give employers incentives to re-engage the jobless
27/11/2001 University News p. 2   University of Melbourne's first IP Management and Commercialisation Summit Peter Dawkins/Melbourne Institute Date with industry
27/11/2001 The Age p. Meaghan Shaw Working hours and overtime negotiation is best left to workers and managers, Australian Indeustrial Relaitons Commission told Mark Wooden, chamber's expert witness Employer case on overtime
27/11/2001 The Australian p. 14 The Agenda Towards Opportunity and Prosperity 2002 will hope to provoke national debate about economic and social challenges Professor Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research All Australians should be part of way ahead
25/11/2001 2UE (Sydney) 1102hrs Newsreader Foreign backers create more jobs than they take. Melbourne Institute  
25/11/2001 Sunday Telegraph (Sydney) p. 19 Simon Kearney Foreign backpackers create more jobs than they take, according to the first detailed research into working lifestyles of backpackers Dr Elizabeth Webster, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Flat out working, Backpackers boost economy
24/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Stephen Wiesenthal Retailers are confident of a strong Christmas trading Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Sales a good omen for retailers
24/11/2001 Daily Telegraph p. 25 John Rolfe Inverstors are turning away from share, since the US attack Pete Summers, Melbouren Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research So, is cash really king after September 11?
22/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Paul Cleary Slower population growth and reform fatigue will cut economic growth this decade by a third compared with last decade. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Grim outlook for profit growth
22/11/2001 Courier Mail p. 29 Fleur Anderson The sharemarket was effected by low investor confidence and WMC's decision to demerge Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity WMC's shock move knocks sharemarket
22/11/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 29   Australia's economy would grow much slower this decade than it did for most of last Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Growth tipped to slow
22/11/2001 Business Review Weekly p.16 The Week in Review Consumer confidence climbs in November Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economy
21/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Stephen Long Casual employees will be able to claim unfair dismissal after just 3 months employment, despite expert evidence by Mark Wooden that this would undermine job creation Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Dismissal ruling win for casuals
21/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 8 Rochelle Burbury and Joyce Moullakis Consumers, particularly men, will be curbing their spending over the next 12 months Retail Probe, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Men feel the pinch in climate of caution
21/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1205hrs Newsreader Aust. Economy will weather the global downturn better than most Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1132hrs Sally Loane Australia's economic future is looking okay Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1130hrs Newsreader Indexes of Economic Activity has produced positive results Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 2243hrs Tony Jones MI Indexes predict a solid pickup in economic activity in coming months Pete Summers/Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Lateline
21/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1605hrs Newsreader Fresh forecasts fo activity ahead by the Melbourne Institute Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 2NC (Newcastle) 1600hrs Newsreader Economic activities in Septmeber has registered a solid rise Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 1305hrs Newsreader Economic activity for September registers solid rise of 4.1% in analysed terms Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 1105hrs Newsreader Index of economic activity remains well above long term trend measure Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/11/2001 Canberra Times p. 18 Ben Ready Investors will look offshore for developments Westpac/MI Index of Economic Activity Investors focus on offshore data
19/11/2001 University News p. 4   The global plunge into recession may have more to do with hight oil prices than terrorist attacks. Pete Summers, Mercer-Melbourne Institute Quarterly Bulletin of Economic Trends Global plunge was already on the way
19/11/2001 The Age p. 4 Sian Watkins Melbourne Institute Business Economic Forum Melbourne Institute Business Economics Forum State Watch
19/11/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1740hrs Virginia Trioli Discussion of consumer sentiment, the economy growing and retail sails Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Drive
16/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Joyce Moullakis Inflationary expections drop significantly, lowest level in three years Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Wages rise as Howard cautions
16/11/2001 Daily Telegraph p. 103 Andrew Papadatos Threat of a small interest rate rise dampened demand for shares Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Shares find resources for a rise, despite sliding oil price
16/11/2001 The Age p. 7 Nicke McKenzie and Stephen Cauchi Christmas trading will be reduced by downturn of world economy Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Christmas retail likely to be slow
15/11/2001 The Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 14   Big rebound in consumer confidence last week, despite rising unemployment and international economic uncertainty Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Australia living on sunny side of the street
15/11/2001 The Age p. 1 Josh Gordon 3.4% rise in consumer sentiment after 9% slump after US terrorist attacks in September Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Shoppers warm up for merry Christmas
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 19 Helen Tobler Retailers are looking forward to successful christmas, as consumers may put off travel to stay at home for christmas Wespac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Tis season of jolly folly, shops hope
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 19 David King Household items are high on consumers agendas Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment For many, it's the sweet buy and buy
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 19 Geoffrey Newman Consumers have shrugged off the threat of war, terrorism and the threat of job cuts to report a surge of confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumer ignore portents
15/11/2001 The Australian p. 23 Peter Switzer Small business receives good economic news from a rise in consumer and business confidence this month Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Bank on season of retail festivity
15/11/2001 The Canberra Times p. 3   Despite concerns about the job market, consumer sentiments is up Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Rate cut remains on the cards
15/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 3 Paul Cleary and Miranda McLachlan Consumer confidence has defied the Coalition's emphasis on economic uncertainty Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers defy Coalition gloom
15/11/2001 The Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 13 Jim Dickins Aust. Is ranked No1 among develpoped economies, ahead of Europe, US and Japan Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Australian upbeat - with good cause
15/11/2001 The Daily Telegraph p. 35 Jim Dickins Economic worries were far from voters minds on Saturday 10th Novmeber, despite Coalition warnings Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Always look on the bright side of life
15/11/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 6 Laura Tingle Consumer sentiment recovered some of its pre-September 11 confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Spenders regain their confidence
14/11/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1706hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 1739hrs Mark Colvin Consumer Sentiment and job losses Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 1804hrs Newsreader Election result is being played down as possible reason for surprise lift in consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1843hrs Mark Colvin Consumer Sentiment and job losses Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 1920hrs Deborah Kennedy Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 2030hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 0931hrs Steve Austin Solid recovery of Melbourne Institute over housing    
14/11/2001 6WF (Perth) 0900hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence has increased Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC Top End (Darwin) 1000hrs Annie Gastin The Economics of immigration and refugees and Mark Wooden says the evidence shows that they create jobs Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research  
14/11/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1004hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1101hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1102hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1203hrs Newsreader Buoyant Christmas trading ahead Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1206hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1207hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 1224hrs Tony Eastley, World at Noon Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 702 2bl (Melbourne) 1234hrs Highfield/Hall Australians now think it is a good time to spend substantially on major household items Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1307hrs Colin Denevan Consumers have grown more confident pointing to a positive Christmas for traders Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1404hrs Newsreader Consumers are displaying a surprising level of confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1602hrs Newsreader Despite job losses, there has been in lift in consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
14/11/2001 2MCE (Bathurst) 1700hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment has risen by 3.4% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/11/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0800hrs Newsreader Mark Wooden has researched the value of refugees to the economy and has found that they create jobs and economic activity; Australia is in good shape to take refugees at the moment Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research  
10/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 55 Jim Parker Little debate about economic policy during election Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
05/11/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 8   Conference on international business cycles. Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Briefly
03/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 24 Stephen Long Corporate downsizing has fuelled anxiety about job security, as well as corporate collapses Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute Frightening and tightening: Australia's job market
03/11/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 50 Peter Dawkins & Graeme Burns Peter Dawkins and Graeme Burns debate the merits of downsizing Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute, Downsizing: Is it working for Australia? Strategic approach to losing staff can ease costs not skills
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  October 2001
30/10/2001 The Age p. 10 Shane Green & Chloe Saltau Has the government delivered for families? Mariah Evans, Melbourne Instiute of Applied Economic and Social Research Howard, the family man - true or false?
30/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. Stephen Koukoulas A survey of leading financial market economists Anonymous comment by Pete Summers Who's best; economists rate the parties
28/10/2001 Sunday Telegraph p. 19 Nathan Vass More than 1/2 Australian businesses think recession Westpac/MI Surey of Consumer Sentiment Firms fear a slump
28/10/2001 Sunday Times (Perth) p. 23 Nathan Vass More than 1/2 Australian businesses think recession Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Half of firms predict gloom
25/10/2001 The Age p. 10 Chloe Saltau How public policy can help people balance work and private life Mariah Evans and Jonathan Kelley Putting the stress on families
24/10/2001 The Australian p. James Madden $4m funding for intellectual property research The University of Melbourne $4m fortress for good ideas
24/10/2001 Werribee Banner p. 10 Sheree Argento Hospitality industry is feeling a downturn, but not in Werribee Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Business endures
22/10/2001 University News p. 1   $4 Million Federal Government funding for new IP Centre at the University Peter Dawkins, Beth Webster, Melbourne Insitute University wins $4m to set up centre for IP research
20/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 51 Mark Wooden Prof. Wooden says that there has been little increase in the number of working hours since mid 90's Professor Mark Wooden, Melbourne Institute Lies and Statistics
18/10/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 29 Matt Wade Dollar was boosted after rumours of multi-billion dollar takover deal with US minor Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Growth ignored; dollar floats on takeover talk
18/10/2001 Business Review Weekly p. 18   Consumer seniment dropsnine percentage points Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumer sentiment down
17/10/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0823hrs Vivian Schenker Mark Wooden discusses his research into working hours Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
17/10/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 0831hrs Robert Gottliebsen Leading index points to growth of 5.4% Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 0703hrs Newsreader Housing sector recovery has been farther evidenced in a forward indicator of the economy. Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 6WF (Perth) 1502hrs Newsreader Leading Index says the US terrorist attacks will not have a noticable impact on economic growth until next year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1510hrs Kevin Naughton People believe they are working more hours. Report will be used in the ACTU Reasonable Hours test case. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
17/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1308hrs Newsreader Leading index shows activity growth of 5.3%, well above its long term trend Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
17/10/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1304hrs Newsreader Economy is well place dto offset the impact of international activities Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1104hrs Natalie McGregor Doubt cast over whether Australian's are working harder and longer hours Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1610hrs Richard Glover Increase in working hours have been exaggerated, says Mark Wooden. Callers disagree. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1539hrs Derek Guille Caller says countries calculate unemployment figures differently. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1534hrs Derek Guille Figures suggest that work hours have stabilised over last decade Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC Triple J am Morning Show   Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
16/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1541hrs Derek Guille Mark Wooden discuss his report into working patterns and unpaid overtime. Takes calls. Working time patterns in Australia and unpaid overtime/Mark Wooden  
15/10/2001 The Age p. 2 Stephen Dabkowski   Some companies are thinking about staff morale during tough economic times Downsizing: the new way to impress
13/10/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 4 Matt Wade   Confidence in the jobs market has been shken by corporate turmoil and global conflict Grim times predicted as jobs vanish
13/10/2001 Courier Mail p. 71   Unemployment expections increase Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Unemployment Expectations Job security fears may curb consumer outlays
13/10/2001 Canberra Times p. 11   Unemployment expections increase and may curb spending Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Unemployment Expectations Job fears may slow spending
12/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. Bill McConnell   Volatility has thrown economists off track Volatility puts experts off key
12/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 34 Cherelle Murphy   Upswing in housing sector is likely to cushion the deterioration in the Aust. Labour market Housing boom lays foundation under jobs market
12/10/2001 3AW (Melbourne) 1133hrs Neil Mitchell   Compere discusses Survey of Consumer Sentiment with Justin Smirk  
12/10/2001 The Australian p. 30     Australia is avoiding a US led recession We'll be right in the night
12/10/2001 Curtin Radio (Perth) 1101hrs Newsreader   Discussion of Consumer sentiment  
12/10/2001 Border Mail p. 22 Robin Bowerman Most Australians wont be prepared for retirement ING/Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Are you retirement ready
11/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 0713hrs Ben Knight Consumer Sentiment falls Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/10/2001 CNBC Asia (Melbourne) 2011hrs Newsreader Consumer have not changed their expectations of inflations for the next 12 months. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/10/2001 Courier Mail p. 2 Jim Dickins Consumer sentiment slumps after US attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Terrorism strikes fear into economic comfort zone
11/10/2001 Canberra Times p. 13 Jim Hanna Drop in consumer confidence not a surprise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Confidence fall not a surprise, says Costello
11/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Brendan Pearson Consumer sentiment slumps after US attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Sharp decline in confidence
11/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 40 Rear Window GST had a bigger negative effect on C.S. than the terrorist attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Osama not a patch on GST in scaring buyers
11/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 10 Alan Mitchell Consumer confidence falls only slight below long-run average level Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment The outlook isn't too bad, considering
11/10/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 9 Laura Tingle and Toni O'Loughlin Confidence down, but more emphasis on jobs called for by charities Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Confidence down but not dead as charitites call for jobs focus
11/10/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 31   Interest cut has little effect on C.S. Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Interest rates fail to change sentiment
11/10/2001 The Australian p. 6 Sid Marris Consumer sentiment has falled like the business sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Shoppers drop in line with business
11/10/2001 The Age p. 4 Josh Gordon US terrorism hits consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumer wobble sparks retail fears
10/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 9 Stephen Koukoulas Business confidence drops Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 The Australian p. 10 Sid Marris & Ian Henderson US reprisals may not fend off global recession Peter Summers/MI Troubled times dim job hopes
10/10/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 2003hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 1838hrs Robert Gottliebsen Retailers are not worried by the Consumer sentiment fall Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 1831hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 CNBC Asia (Melbourne) 2016hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1816hrs Gavin Wood Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Business Report with Peter Switzer, The Australian
10/10/2001 6WF (Perth) 1707hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 2RN 1706hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops attributed to the terrorist attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 2MCE (Bathurst) 1700hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops attributed to the terrorist attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1607hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 2GB (Sydney) 1705hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC Coast FM (Gold Coast) 1630hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment lowest in five months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1603hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment drops 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1504hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment lowest in five months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1502hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment lowest in five months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 4BC (Brisbane) 1403hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 6WF (Perth) 1306hrs Newsreader Interest rate cut fails to affect consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 702 2bl (Melbourne) 1223hrs Highfield/Hall Consumer Sentiment fall 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1205hrs Newsreader Consumer Confidence has not returned in Australia Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1204hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment slumps after US attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1202hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment has slumped Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 4BC (Brisbane) 1102hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1102hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment slumps after US attacks Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1102hrs Newsreader Interest rate cut fails to affect consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1100hrs Newsreader Interest rate cut fails to affect consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/10/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 0719hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment falls 9% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/10/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 17 Stephen Koukoulas Election will lead to more talk of economy Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economy to be talk of election
07/10/2001 The Sunday Age p. 18 Robin Bowerman Most Australians wont be prepared for retirement ING/Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Australian, beware the 'worry about it later' approach to super
07/10/2001 The Sun-Herald(Sydney) p. 11 Business News Robin Bowerman Most Australians wont be prepared for retirement ING/Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Forget that holiday, save for retirement
01/10/2001 The Age p. Chloe Saltau Mothers favour to stay at home Mariah Evans/Jonathan Kelley Most mothers favour home life for infants
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  September 2001
29/09/2001 Herald Sun p. 18 Andrew Brasier Housing boom set to continue for at least six months Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment House-warming
27/09/2001 Business Review Weekly p. 34 Robert Skeffington US criss will cause a global recession Dr Pete Summers Export boom ends
26/09/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1734hrs Nick Papas Employment, retail sector & economy Dr Pete Summers  
26/09/2001 3AK (Melbourne) 1727hrs Nick Papas Employment, retail sector & economy Dr Pete Summers  
20/09/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 35 Tania Bawden US attacks threat to economic recovery Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity US tragedy hits hopes of growth
20/09/2001 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 53 Robert Skeffinton Good-looking people get paid more Professor Daniel Hamermesh/MI The beautiful people get more - pay
20/09/2001 Canberra Times p. 15 Jim Hanna The US Attacks may aggravate problems in the world economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity US attacks aggravate problems: Howard
14/09/2001 Sydney Morning Herald P. 5 Toni O'Loughlin Biggest rise in new jobs in six years Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Record rate: 9.2 million have a job
14/09/2001 Sydney Morning Herald P. 5 Toni O'Loughlin Biggest rise in new jobs in six years Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Record rate: 9.2 million have a job
13/09/2001 The Australian p. 28 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Consumer sentiment could buffer the economy Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Confidence levels strengthen
12/09/2001 Sky(Melbourne) 2050hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer sentiment rose 3.7% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
10/09/2001 West Australian p. 30   Growth will be sluggish to the end of 2001 MI/Quarterly Bulletin Economy tipped to crawl until year-end
10/09/2001 Warrnambool Standard p.7   Growth will be sluggish to the end of 2001 MI/Quarterly Bulletin Growth in economy to fall off
10/09/2001 Ballarat Courier p. 6   Growth will be sluggish to the end of 2001 MI/Quarterly Bulletin Economy 'sluggish'
10/09/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 2   Growth will be sluggish to the end of 2001 MI/Quarterly Bulletin Slow growth to end of year
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  August 2001
30/08/2001 Conference 1200hrs   Innovations in Labour Market Policies Professor Peter Dawkins, Dr Peter Summers Innovations in Labour Market Policies
30/08/2001 Media Statement   Cheryl Kernot Full time employment will continue to slump Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Full Time Employment Slump To Continue: Unpublished Index
28/08/2001 The Age p. 1 Bettina Arndt Sole parents have received an increased in disposable income Professor David Johnson/MI All families are 'winners'
25/08/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 3 Bettina Arndt Sole parents income increased Professor David Johnson/MI Single parents a success story for Howard
21/08/2001 The Age p. Chloe Saltau Beautiful people can expect to earn more ASM The ugly truth, and it's not pretty
19/08/2001 Sunday Telegraph p. 87 Kate de Brito Homosexual kiss lack controversy despite the figures Australian Social Monitor Vol. 4 Issue 2 Kissing without offence
17/08/2001 The Australian p. 26 Frank Allen Housing industry recovers after the GST Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Ability to service loans keeps driving housing market
16/08/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 3 Paul Cleary Wage growth has dropped Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Wage growth slowest for 12 months
16/08/2001 Canberra Times p. 17   Wage growth has little impact on inflation Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Wages growth no threat to inflation: data
15/08/2001 Curtin Radio (Perth) 1300hrs Newsreader Leading Index forecasts stronger economic growth. Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
15/08/2001 2MCE (Bathurst) 1700hrs Newsreader Leading Index forecasts stronger economic growth. Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
15/08/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1504hrs Newsreader Index predicts a strong performance for Aust Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
15/08/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1705hrs Newsreader Index predicts a strong recovery Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
15/08/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1804hrs Newsreader Economy looks good with 4% recovery pace Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
15/08/2001 3AK 1815hrs Gavin Wood Index is positive about the economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Business and Finance Segment
15/08/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 2031hrs Robert Gottliebsen Leading Index released today Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Interviewees: Saul Eslake, Chief Economist, ANZ
15/08/2001 2NC (Newcastle) 1500hrs Newsreader Strong economic recovery predicted Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
14/08/2001 Ballarat Courier p. 13   Interest rates are on hold for now Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Interest rates on hold - for now
14/08/2001 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 36 Deborah Light The work-leisure equation Mark Wooden/The Growth in "Unpaid" Working Time Hanging in the balance
11/08/2001 Weekend Australian p. 34 Tim Blue Household share ownership soured ING/MI Household Savings Report How dog days rattled the broker chains
11/08/2001 Commerce Alumni Society p. 1   Work/Family conflict for women Professor Drago/MI/Economics, Feminism, and Conflicts between Work and Family Public Lecture examines work family conflicts
11/08/2001 Commerce Alumni Society p. 3   HILDA Survey begins HILDA Team/Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Melbourne Institute embarks on HILDA survey
10/08/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Paul Cleary and Corinne Lim Slump in full-time employment leading to fall in market interest rates MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Jobs slump triggers rate dive
10/08/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 27 Stephen Koukoulas Rate cuts MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Rate rise to rate cut in a week
10/08/2001 Ballarat Courier p. 13   Consumer sentiment rises Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumer expectations rise
10/08/2001 Geelong Advertiser p. 13   Consumer sentiment rises Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers expect price rises of 4.6 per cent
09/08/2001 The Australian p. 1 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Australian growth rates will lead the industralised world next year Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Economic growth to lead world
09/08/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 4 Toni O'Loughlin and Matt Wade OECD says government needs to crack down on tax avoidance Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Crack down on tax avoidance, says OECD
09/08/2001 Radio SBS (Melbourne) 1738hrs Compere Growing divide between the haves and have-nots Mark Wooden/MI  
09/08/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 2031hrs Robert Gottliebsen Inflationary Expectations MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations  
09/08/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 22 Cherelle Murphy Monetary policy will remain unchanged for the remainder of the year Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment RBA, data point to stable monetary policy outlook
09/08/2001 The Australian p. 19 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Optimistic overall, but worried about the coming year Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Optimism rules, bleakly speaking
09/08/2001 The Australian p. 24   $A down, despite steady interest rates Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Dollar fails to rise on rate call
08/08/2001 6WF (Perth) 1001hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1132hrs Philip Satchell & David Bevan Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1200hrs Newsreader Interest rates on hold reinforced by Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1202hrs Newsreader Economic activity fallen slightly Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 6WF (Perth) 1204hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1207hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment fallen 6% Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1301hrs Newsreader Economic indicators Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 Sky (Melbourne) 2033hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
08/08/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 2208hrs Newsreader Consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
06/08/2001 The Australian p. 32   Investors hoping for good news Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Blue sky awaited after light falls overseas
06/08/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 17 Stephen Koukoulas Low chance of interest rate change Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumers Sentiment RBA levers need a steady hand
06/08/2001 Today Tonight Channel 7 1830hrs Naomi Robson Downsizing is not often the answer Downsizing: Is it Working in Australia?/Peter Dawkins  
05/08/2001 The Sunday Age p. 14   Losing the human touch in business Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI Customer service and other contradictions
04/08/2001 Weekend Australian p. 37 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Australia's growth forecasts are healthy Westpac/MI Leading Index of Economic Activity First homes prop up whole economy
04/08/2001 The Age p. 2 Stephen Dabkowski Women continue to spend, but carefully MI Retail Probe Girl power delivers
02/08/2001 6WF (Perth) 1510hrs Ted Bull Downsizing Peter Dawkins/MI/Downsizing: Is it working for Austrlian  
01/08/2001 The Age p. Ross Gittins The survivors of downsizing Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI Downsizing: RIP for company and staff
01/08/2001 Sydney Morning Herald   Ross Gittins The survivors of downsizing Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI Survivors of downsizing count the cost
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  July 2001
31/07/2001 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 59 Deborah Light Downsizing not all bad for employees Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI/Peter Dawkins Downsizing Upside
27/07/2001 ABC 4QS South Qld (Toowoomba) 0920hrs Stuart Robertson Downsizing results in dumbing down Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/Peter Dawkins  
26/07/2001 ABC Central Queensland (Rockhampton) 0830hrs Michelle Crowther Peter Dawkins explains the results of downsizing Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI/Peter Dawkins  
26/07/2001 ABC Wide Bay (Bundaberg) 0830hrs Tim Callahan De-skilling and loss of profits due to downsizing Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI/Peter Dawkins  
25/07/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 0633hrs Newsreader Older workers are more likely to be retrenched Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia?  
25/07/2001 SEA FM (Gold Coast) 0730hrs Newsreader Older workers are more likely to be retrenched Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia?  
25/07/2001 4BH (Brisbane) 0603hrs Newsreader Older workers are more likely to be retrenched Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia?  
25/07/2001 104.3 Gold FM (Melbourne) 0705hrs Newsreader Older workers are more likely to be retrenched Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia?  
25/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 0807hrs Linda Mottram Impact of Downsizing on workers Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins  
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0904hrs Geraldine Doogue Downsizing and its effect on employees Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins Life Matters
25/07/2001 GOLD 92.5 FM (Gold Coast) 0830hrs Newsreader Men and older workers more likely to be retrenched Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia?  
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0932hrs Geraldine Doogue Host speaks to caller about downsizing Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins Life Matters
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0934hrs Geraldine Doogue Caller talks about difference between downsizing and work transfer Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins Life Matters
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0935hrs Geraldine Doogue Caller talks of downsizing at Telstra Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins Life Matters
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0939hrs Geraldine Doogue Caller talks of the effect of downsizing on the phone network Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins Life Matters
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0948hrs Geraldine Doogue Caller says downsizing is not about efficiency, Peter Dawkins comments on this Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins Life Matters
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0952hrs Geraldine Doogue Downsizing in the stevedoring industry Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins  
25/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 0954hrs Geraldine Doogue Downsizing effects the wider community; Myers Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia? Peter Dawkins Life Matters
25/07/2001 The Age p. 4 Josh Gordon Downsizing led to significant loss of skills Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia?/MI Job cuts mean loss of skill, study finds
25/07/2001 Melbourne Express p. 3   Downsizing led to significant loss of skills Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI Downsizing hs a downside: report
25/07/2001 98.5 FM (Perth) 1100hrs Newsreader Older workers are more likely to be retrenched Downsizing: Is it Working for Australia/MI  
19/07/2001 Canberra Times p. 13 Janine O'Neill Aus economy should be strong in second half of the year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Housing to drive strong growth
19/07/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 32 Kate Nash Investors ignore upbeat survey Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Investors ignore upbeat survey
19/07/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 22 Cherelle Murphy Markets await the words of US Federal Reserve chairman. Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity All ears tuned to Greenspan
19/07/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 0701hrs Newsreader Aus economy should be strong in second half of the year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/07/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 32 Kate Nash Investors ignore upbeat survey Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Investors ignore upbeat survey
19/07/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 22 Cherelle Murphy Markets await the words of US Federal Reserve chairman. Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity All ears tuned to Greenspan
19/07/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 0701hrs Newsreader Aus economy should be strong in second half of the year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
19/07/2001 Border Mail p. 27   Economy strong in second part of the year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Economy strong
18/07/2001 CNBC Asia (Sydney) 2052hrs Newsreader Economic activity grew 4.1% in May Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 Sky (Sydney) 2030hrs Robert Gottliebsen Economic activity points to growth in excess of 4% next year Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 Sky (Sydney) 1921hrs Newsreader Forecast of annual growth rate of just over 4% Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 6WF (Perth) 1726hrs John McNamara Discussion of economic indicators Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1704hrs Newsreader Westpac is not ruling out interest rate cuts Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 2SM (Sydney) 1702hrs Newsreader Economic growth rate was running at 4% in May Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1602hrs Newsreader Leading Index returns to positive growth Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1602hrs Newsreader Economy growth from leading indicator Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1402hrs Newsreader Local growth healthy, but international growth poor Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1305hrs Newsreader Leading Index returns to positive growth Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 Radio National (Melbourne) 1205hrs Newsreader Leading Index returns to positive growth Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1105hrs Newsreader Leading Index returns to positive growth Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 ABC 7ZR (Hobart) 1100hrs Newsreader Leading Index returns to positive growth Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 Curtin Radio (Perth) 1001hrs Newsreader Forecast of annual growth rate of just over 4% Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/07/2001 98.5 FM (Perth) 1000hrs Newsreader Forecast of annual growth rate of just over 4% Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/07/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 31 Laura Tingle High household borrowings could explain blame on tax reform Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment The GSt didn't do it - debt did
16/07/2001 The Australian p. 32 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) US economy threatens local recovery Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research US slowdown threatens to derail incipient local recovery
16/07/2001 The Age p. 1 Stephen Gabkowski & Josh Gordon Rate cuts Peter Summers/MI No more rate cuts, says panel
16/07/2001 ABC Channel 2 (Melbourne) 1944hrs 7.30 Report Maxine McHugh Aust. Now have the longest working hours in the OECD. Mark Wooden  
12/07/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Steve Lewis and Brendan Pearson Aust back in the big league Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment PM tips growth rebound
12/07/2001 The Australian p. 26   $A closes stronger Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Macfarlane boosts dollar
12/07/2001 The Australian p. 26 Geoffrey Newman blue chip stocks lead the way in domestic economy rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Bourse defies Wall St spiral
12/07/2001 The Age p. 4 Stephen Dabkowski & Louise Dodson PM and economy are hopeful Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Home loans surge to record level
12/07/2001 MX - Melbourne p. 21 Carla Danaher Consumer confidence has recovered Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Consumers ready to splash the cash
12/07/2001 Advertiser (Adelaide) p. 31 Sandra O'Malley Blue chip stocks kept the sharemarket in the black Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Market defies Wall St
12/07/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 28 Matt Wade Dollar fails to rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Macfarlane, positive signals fail to lift $A
12/07/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 6 Laura Tingle PM tells voters that Aust could lead world economy Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Glad tidings fillip for PM on hustings
12/07/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 54 John Stone Recession no longer Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Notebook
11/07/2001 Herald Sun p. 18 Sally Morrell The Gay community needs to win respect Australian Social Monitor Mardi Gras has become bad PR
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 0714hrs Lynne Haultain Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 6WF (Perth) 1000hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC 7ZR (Hobart) 1100hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 11.38hrs Sally Loane Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 11.02hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Westpac
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1101hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC 666 2CN (Canberra) 1101hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 2SM (Sydney) 1301hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC Riverina (Wagga Wagga) 1230hrs Jennifer Sexton Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1208hrs Roghan Forster Consumer Confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Interviewees: Nigel Stapleton, Westpac
11/07/2001 Sky (Sydney) 1203hrs Newsreader Consumer Confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1201hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Interviewees: Nigel Stapleton, Westpac
11/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1201hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Interviewees: Nigel Stapleton, Westpac
11/07/2001 HO FM (Tasmania) 1200hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence 0.7% rise Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Westpac
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 2204hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
11/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1210hrs Highfield/Hall Consumer confidence paint a positive picture Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
11/07/2001 6PR (Perth) 1201hrs Newsreader Increase in consumer & business confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Westpac
11/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1559hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Michael Stapleton
11/07/2001 6WF (Perth) 1402hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence at highest level since August 2000 Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1303hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 2NC (Newcastle) 1300hrs Lauren Purdy Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1703hrs Colin Denevan Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1603hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 6PR (Perth) 1601hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 2NC (Newcastle) 1600hrs Emma Tonkin Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
11/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 2000hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1903hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1902hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1902hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
11/07/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 2204hrs Newsreader Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
11/07/2001 Sky (Sydney) 2131hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer confidence Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment  
09/07/2001 The Age p.5 Chloe Saltau Attitudes towards homosexuals Australian Social Monitor 48% believe gay activity "wrong"
09/07/2001 4 Corners ABC (Melbourne) 2030hrs Liz Jackson Working poor/tax credits/poverty Peter Dawkins, Melbourne Institute Working Poor
09/07/2001 The Australian p. Peter Dawkins Supplementing low wages with tax credits. Peter Dawkins/Melbourne Institute Peter Dawkins: Tax credits offer hope to the working poor
08/07/2001 The Sunday Age p. 16 Terry Lane Clergy in the political field Australian Social Monitor/MI Prophets slide as churches dither
03/07/2001 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 76   A key indicator of economic actvitiy turned positive for the first time since April 2000. Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
03/07/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 48 Cherelle Murphy GST short term benefits hard to find MI/David Johnson Incentive to work, not to save
03/07/2001 ABC Central Queensland (Rockhampton) 0830hrs Michelle Crowther Clergy in the political field Australian Social Monitor Vol. 4 Issue 2  
03/07/2001 ABC North Queensland (Townsville) 0830hrs   Clergy in the political field Australian Social Monitor Vol. 4 Issue 2  
03/07/2001 Courier Mail p. 12   Hold on rise in interest rates Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Room to hold rates steady
02/07/2001 Daily Telegraph p. 8   People more relaxed about homosexuals Australian Social Monitor Vol. 4 Issue 1 Gays more accepted'
02/07/2001 The Age p. 4 Caroline Milburn More people say clerics should stay out of politics MI/Mariah Evans/Australian Social Monitor Keep church out of state: survey
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  June 2001
30/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 40 Stephen Koukoulas Strong economic growth next year Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Optimism is a growth industry
29/06/2001 The Australian p. 36 Simon Tennent The building industry struggles after GST Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Sentiment Home building industry fights to get off its knees
28/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 26 Cherelle Murphy Jobless has risen by 1% and will worsen Don Harding/MI Jobless rate set to rise further
28/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 27 Stephen Koukoulas Financial Market Forecasts Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Forecasters differ over near-term markets
26/06/2001 Bulletin with Newsweek p. 55   Consumer and business confidence has increased markedly Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment  
22/06/2001 Sky (Sydney) 2047hrs Robert Gottliebsen Financial Overview of the week Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
21/06/2001 Uni News p. 1 & 3   Women work a second shift of childcare as well a paid employment Professor Drago/MI/Economics, Feminism, and Conflicts between Work and Family Second shift' is a woman's burden
21/06/2001 Herald Sun p. 18 Michael Harvey Australians buying less shares ING/MI Household Savings Report Voter hang-up on Telstra
21/06/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 28 Matt Wade Local growth healthy, but international growth poor Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity We're OK…but world gloom sinks dollar
21/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Katharine Murphy Indexes of Economic Activity Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity WA leads on petroleum exploration spending
21/06/2001 Herald Sun p. 18 Michael Harvey Australians buying less shares ING/MI Household Savings Report Voter hang-up on Telstra
21/06/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 28 Matt Wade Local growth healthy, but international growth poor Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity We're OK…but world gloom sinks dollar
20/06/2001 CNBC Asia (Sydney) 2047hrs Newsreader A$ declining Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
20/06/2001 Sky (Sydney) 2035hrs Robert Gottliebsen Positive growth for the economy Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
20/06/2001 Sky (Sydney) 1914hrs Newsreader Leading Index returns to positive growth Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
20/06/2001 6NR (Perth) 1402hrs Newsreader First positive result since April 2000 Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
18/06/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 0710hrs Freda Miriklis Economic Data Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations  
18/06/2001 Courier Mail p.8 Michael McKinnon Manufacturing sector will receive a boost Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment Moderate growth tip by year's end
16/06/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 9 Matt Wade Telstra shares slumped & household not as interested in shares Don Harding/ING/MI Household Savings Report Sinking sharemarket spoils PM's vision
16/06/2001 West Australian p. 7   Telstra shares slumped & household not as interested in shares Don Harding/ING/MI Household Savings Report T2 optimism rings hollow
15/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 10 Cherelle Murphy Consumers not overly concerned about inflation Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations Welcome deflation for people's views about inflation
15/06/2001 3AK 1137hrs Greg Evans Consumers shrug off gloom Westpac/MI Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations  
14/06/2001 2SM (Sydney) 1511hrs Paul Murray Consumer Confidence Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment  
14/06/2001 4BC (Brisbane) 1243hrs Alan Jones Gloomy predictions have been exaggerated Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment  
14/06/2001 Canberra Times P. 17 Catriona Jackson Jobless policy has failed The Five Economists/Peter Dawkins Jobless level policy a failure: Keating
14/06/2001 The Age p. 2 Josh Gordon Consumer sentiment indicates the economy is on the mend Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Gloom is over, say consumers
14/06/2001 The Australian p. 24 Penny Brown Consumer sentiment pushes dollar up Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Dollar lines up US53c mark
14/06/2001 The Australian p. 21 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Positive economic news reduces prospect of interest rate cuts Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Rate cuts on backburner as optimism returns
14/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Paul Cleary Consumer Sentiment Don Harding/Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Economic figures fire optimism
14/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Alan Mitchell Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment All smiles while good news continues
14/06/2001 The Age p. 4 Jamie Berry A$ rises/Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment Volatile trade, but $A pushes higher
14/06/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 30 Matt Wade Consumer Confidence helps the $A Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment Consumer confidence roars back, carrying dollar with it
14/06/2001 Canberra Times p. 15   Economy's strong growth in the March quarter Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment Record rise 'reflects March GDP'
14/06/2001 The Age (Metro Edition) p. 1 Josh Gordon & Jamie Berry Consumer sentiment pushes dollar up Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment New-look dollar back in business
14/06/2001 Courier Mail p. 25 Victoria Thieberger Australia escapes the recession Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment Confidence surges. Fears of recession dispelled
14/06/2001 Mercury (Hobart) p. 19   $A stronger due to consumer sentiment rising Westpac/MI Index of Consumer Sentiment Dollar soaks up the good news
13/06/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 2203hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment  
13/06/2001 Sky (Sydney) 2034hrs Robert Gottliebsen Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
13/06/2001 SBS (National) 1851hrs Mary Kostakidis Consumer Sentiment surge does not affect investors Don Harding & Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment  
13/06/2001 2MCE (Bathurst) 1700hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Nigel Stapleton interviewed
13/06/2001 4KQ (Brisbane) 1400hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment  
13/06/2001 104.3 Gold FM (Melbourne) 1202hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment  
13/06/2001 6NR (Perth) 1201hrs Newsreader Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment  
12/06/2001 The Australian p. 2 Ian Henderson Little improvement in government businesses despite reforms Joanne Loundes Little to show for reforms
12/06/2001 The Australian p. 2 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Drop in households investing in shares ING/Melbourne Institute Household Savings Report Love for shares loses its passion
12/06/2001 The Herald Sun (Melbourne) p. 27 Ian Lovett All eyes on the A$ when trading reopens Westpac/Melbourne Institute Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Dollar in the spotlight
12/06/2001 4KQ (Brisbane) 12.04hrs Newsreader Households struggling to make ends meet ING/Melbourne Institute Savings Report  
12/06/2001 2GB (Sydney) 1042hrs Jon Harker Aus not entering into stock market ING/Melbourne Institute Savings Report Lester Willis, ING, interviewed
12/06/2001 612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane) 1014hrs Tracey Strong Household debt is on the increase ING/Melbourne Institute Savings Report/Don Harding Don Harding interviewed
12/06/2001 4BC (Brisbane) 0705hrs Newsreader Households struggling to make ends meet ING/Melbourne Institute Household Savings Report  
12/06/2001 3AW 0634hrs Newsreader Drop in households investing in shares ING/Melbourne Institute Household Savings Report  
12/06/2001 i98 FM (Wollongong) 0600hrs Newsreader Households struggling to make ends meet ING/Melbourne Institute Household Savings Report  
12/06/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1550hrs Kevin Naughton & David Bland Privatisation of gas,electricity and water. Joanne Loundes  
12/06/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1524hrs Richard Glover Household Savings Report ING/Melbourne Institute Household Savings Report  
12/06/2001 Border Mail p. 16   More Aus Households struggling ING/MI Household Savings Report More are living on Struggle Street
09/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 40 Alan Mitchell GDP rebounds back Westpac/Melbourne Institute Indexes of Consumer Sentiment When GDP rebounds, the trend is your friend
06/06/2001 Bulletin with Newsweek p 17 Diana Bagnall ASM article Tax cheating/Welfare fraud Jonathan Kelley & Mariah Evans Tax Deductions
06/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 55 Stephen Long Link between downsizing and profitibility MI and Professor Peter Dawkins Corporate collapse is a lesser excuse to retrench
01/06/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 5 Stephen Lang Wage-tax trade off for the low paid MI and Professor Peter Dawkins ACTU wants tax credits for low paid
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  May 2001
28/05/2001 The Australian p. 2 Ian Henderson The unemployment divide between rich and poor Peter Dawkins Poor bear brunt of jobless malaise
28/05/2001 The Age p. Carolyn Milburn ASM article Tax cheating/Welfare fraud Jonathan Kelley Aussies easier on tax cheats than dole rorters
28/05/2001 ABC Perth     ASM article Tax cheating/Welfare fraud Jonathan Kelley  
19/05/2001 Warrnambool Standard p. 16   Chances of further rate cuts are diminishing Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Housing rebound signals end to rate cuts
18/05/2001 MX - Melbourne p. 13   Economic activity is expected to weaken well into second half of 2001 Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Economy hanging in the balance
17/05/2001 The Australian p. 19 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Interest rate cut in US Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Rate cut two-step
17/05/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 3 Paul Cleary Evidence of economic recovery Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity Signs of recovery play to Budget
17/05/2001 The Age p. 3 Richard Salmons Retail upturn and consumer confidence Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Freedom hits year high on strong profit
16/05/2001 SBS 1838hrs Mary Kostakidis Cut in US interest rates Westpac/Melbourne Institute  
16/05/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1803hrs Newsreader Economy turnaround Westpac/MI Inflationary Expectations  
16/05/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1131hrs Newsreader Australian economy will remain weak Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/05/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1102hrs Newsreader Westpace/MI leading index Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/05/2001 6WF (Perth) 0902hrs Newsreader Aust economy will remain weak Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/05/2001 5DN (Adelaide) 1300hrs Newsreader Tough economic times Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/05/2001 ABC Riverina (Wagga Wagga) 1230hrs Moira Shields Broad economic activity six to nine months ahead Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
16/05/2001 2UE (Sydney) 1728hrs Mike Carlton Little chance of economic improvement Westpac/MI Indexes of Economic Activity  
11/05/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 27 Toni O'Loughlin Consumer and inflationary expectations Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment/Inflationary Expectations Jobless data puts rate cuts back on agenda
10/05/2001 Courier Mail P. 1 Michael McKinnon Welfare cheats Australian Social Monitor Vol.3 Issue 4 Aussies dob in cheats to slash welfare bills
10/05/2001 Courier Mail p. 10 Jim Dickins Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Consumers buy into a recovery
10/05/2001 Canberra Times p.15   Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Huge currency buy a boost for dollar
10/05/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 25 Matt Wade Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Consumer confidence perks up
10/05/2001 Herald Sun p. 74 John Beveridge Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Dollar gains on rising confidence
10/05/2001 Australian Financial Review p.3 Paul Cleary Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Rate cuts encourage consumers
10/05/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 63 Peter Dawkins Do we meed a low pay commission in Australia? Peter Dawkins British show way on help for low paid
10/05/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 26 Cherelle Murphy Australian dollar and Consumer sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Aussie dollar's rally runs out of puff
08/05/2001 Sky (Sydney) 0918hrs Finance Report Release of consumer sentiment index Westpace/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Interviewees: John Peters, Westpac
07/05/2001 4BC (Brisbane) 0811hrs John Miller Breakfast Show Tax cheats vs Welfare cheats Australian Social Monitor Vol.3 Issue 4  
07/05/2001 Brisbane Courier Mail p. 3 Kate Hannon Tax Cheating Australian Social Monitor Vol.3 Issue 4 Tax Cheat mentality excludes dole fraud
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  April 2001
30/04/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 35 Leon Gettler How consumer confidence surveys affect consumer confidence Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment In the loop: surveys and consumer confidence
26/04/2001 The Age p. 3 Leon Gettler Do consumer sentiment surveys shape public sentiment? Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Do statistics relect or form opinion?
26/04/2001 SBS World News 1850hrs Mary Kostakidis John Howard has rejected calls to send the budget into deficit to ameliorate the country's ecnomics ills. Don Harding Interviewees: Bruce Freeland, John Howard (PM), Peter Costello (Treasurer)
23/04/2001 The West Australian p. 16   Superannuation reform is needed to increase savings ING-MI Household Saving Report Saving for life in retirement
19/04/2001 Courier Mail Pg.29 Business   Aust. Economy is likely to remain weak well into the second half of year. Indexes of Economic Activity Economy tipped to stay 'weak'
19/04/2001 West Australian p. 44 Business News Section Dollar falls again Indexes of Economic Activity Dollar runs out of puff after solid run
19/04/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 25 Laura Tingle Economy will stay weak throughout 2001 Indexes of Economic Activity Prospects of a pick-up recede
19/04/2001 The Australian p. 28 Economy Economy will stay weak throughout 2001 Indexes of Economic Activity No 2001 recovery in sight
19/04/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 4 Paul Cleary The Westpac/MI indicator forecast a prolonged downturn Indexes of Economic Activity Index predicts classical recession, job falls
19/04/2001 The Age p. 1 Fleur Leyden Dollar falls one US cent in local trade Indexes of Economic Activity Troubled $A loses its shine again
18/04/2001 6WF (Perth) 1101 hrs New New survey from Westpac/MI says it looks as though Aust. Economy will not recover until next year. Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
18/04/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1307 hrs News Westpac/MI survey remains negative Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
18/04/2001 SBS World News-Late Edition Anton Enus Westpac/MI survey remains negative Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
18/04/2001 CNBC Asia (Sydney) 2053 hrs News Westpac/MI survey remains negative Indexes of Inflationary Expectations  
18/04/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1302hrs News News Renewed pressure on the Reserve Bank for interest cuts on the basis of trends shown in the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
18/04/2001 612 ABC (Brisbane) 1208hrs News Economics Activity remains sharply negative Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
18/04/2001 891 ABC (Adelaide) 1204 hrs News Economic recovery will not come until next year. Further half a percent cut in interest rates. Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
18/04/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1202 hrs News - Natalie Mc Gregor Another survey has indicated that the economics recovery in Australia may not occur until next year. Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
18/04/2001 ABC 702 2BL (Sydney) 1132 hrs News Economics Activity remains sharply negative Indexes of Inflationary Expectations  
18/04/2001 ABC 774 3LO (Melbourne) 1106 hrs News Sugnals of a further economics downturn in Australia. Indexes of Inflationary Expectations Interviewees: Bill Evans, chief economist, Westpac
15/04/2001 Sunday Age p. 11 Business News The Economy secondary domestic data releases Indexes of Inflationary Expectations The Economy
13/04/2001 Canberra Times p.18 Business News In Brief Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Price Fear
13/04/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p.41 Business News Section Matt Wade Australian Dollar Rises Index of Inflationary Expectations Dollar rises from its sick bed
12/04/2001 Mercury (Hobart) p. 25 Jim Dickins Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment ….pessimism persists
12/04/2001 Courier Mail p. 4 Byron Vale & Jim Dickins Worsening Business conditions Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Businesses fear more lost jobs in Queeensland
12/04/2001 West Australian p. 4 Alan Thornhill Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Confidence still weak despite rate cuts
12/04/2001 Canberra Times p. 13   Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Consumer sentiment up but households plan to save
12/04/2001 Sky (Sydney) 2033 hrs Business Daily Robert Gottliebsen Consumer inflationary expectations are on the rise Indexes of Inflationary Expectations  
12/04/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 2 Matt Wade Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment Consumers see no end to gloom
11/04/2001 Sydney Morning Herald       Mark Wooden  
11/04/2001 Sydney Morning Herald p. 7 Peter Vincent Predicting the future health of industries Mark Wooden Predict the future, pursue a dream
09/04/2001 The Australian p.32 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Household saving report Don Harding History revisited, with hindsight
09/04/2001 The Australian p. 2 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Household saving report Don Harding Rise in fuel put brake on spending
09/04/2001 Australian Financial Review p.1 Market Wrap Section Stephen Koukoulas Consumer Sentiment Westpac/MI Indexes of Consumer Sentiment RBA chief's speech leads the data pack
06/04/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 1 Stephen Koukoulas Dollar recovery Sydney Economics Forum/Glenn Stevens RBA on a crusade to talk up the dollar
06/04/2001 The Age p. 3 Tim Colebatch Australian Savings Sydney Economics Forum/Glenn Stevens Australians adjust to saving more
06/04/2001 The Australian p. 2 Sid Marris (economics correspondent) Housing industry recovery Sydney Economics Forum/Glenn Stevens Housing bouncing back: Reserve
05/04/2001 The Age p. 1 Tim Colebatch Consumer Sentiment Pete Summers/Don Harding Rate cut tipped to spark rebound
04/04/2001 Herald Sun p.31 Kate Hannon ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 Brisbane Courier Mail   Kate Hannon ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 The Daily Telegraph   Kate Hannon ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 SBS   Emily Burke ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 2GB 3.30pm Graham Richardson ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 3AW Neil Mitchell Programme Neil Mitchell Programme Paul Downsley and Steve Price ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 2UE 10.15am Murray Olds Show ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 ABC Gold Coast 10.45am Graham Robertson ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
04/04/2001 ABC Perth 7.10pm   ASM article "One Nation: Bane of the National Party Jonathan Kelley Aborigines set One Nation apart
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  February 2001
13/02/2001 Australian Financial Review p. 8 Rochelle Burbury The Retail Probe Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research Consumers plan to cut spending
11/02/2001 Radio 2UE in Sydney 9:35   Effect of maternal employment on children's education Mariah Evans  
02/02/2001 The Australian p. 13   Microeconomic reform will boost R&D; investment Peter Dawkins Profits powered by research and innovations
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  January 2001
11/01/2001 3LO ABC     Benalla Arts Centre's experience in receiving Higher Revenue Ernst A. Boehm  
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