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world

Australia to crack down on tax avoidance

The government in Australia has announced a world- leading crackdown on alleged tax avoidance by 30 multinational companies in a move that could force the likes of Apple and Microsoft to restructure to escape huge penalties.

business

US and UK stage major bank failure exercise

business

Bond demand soars on interest rate forecast

business

Meeting of world finance ministers and central bankers 'unprecedented'

world

Gillard wants Liberals to dump candidate over ‘sexist’ prank

world

The Boss is economy guru Down Under

Australian PM announces major Cabinet reshuffle

Australian Prime Minister John Howard today announced a major Cabinet reshuffle ahead of federal elections later this year, signalling climate change as a key issue but standing firm on his support of the Iraq war.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2007

Australians scan New Zealand PM for explosives

Australian authorities have defended their decision to search the New Zealand Prime Minister for explosives at Sydney Airport last month.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2003