Australia has managed to keep infection rates down by closing its borders early but the continuous 28 years of growth has now ended. The government has responded by announcing the most aggressive stimulus last seen in WWII. So we speak to Catherine Birch, Senior Economist, at ANZ Research to find out if this is enough and what other plans the Australian government has to cushion itself from falling commodity prices.

<p>Australia has managed to keep infection rates down by closing its borders early but the continuous 28 years of growth has now ended. The government has responded by announcing the most aggressive stimulus last seen in WWII. So we speak to Catherine Birch, Senior Economist, at ANZ Research to find out if this is enough and what other plans the Australian government has to cushion itself from falling commodity prices.</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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