We must modernise economy, says Swan
Story date: 2008-01-15 07:15:00
Added on: 2008-01-15 22:53:06
News.com.au - ... as it suffers the fallout of the US sub-prime mortgage crisis, Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says. Mr Swan said he has asked for a report from Treasury to examine ways to increase competition in the banking market following "excessive'' interest rate ...
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