Tag: government policy

Australian opposition puts nation's first nuclear power plants in its energy plan ahead of elections

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australia’s main opposition party on Wednesday announced plans to build Australia’s first nuclear power plants as early as 2035, arguing...

Congressional Budget Office raises this year’s federal budget deficit projection by $400 billion

WASHINGTON -- The Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday that it projects this year’s federal budget deficit to be $400 billion higher, a 27%...

Chinese premier and Australian prime minister meet at Australia's Parliament House

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior ministers of both administrations met at Parliament House on...

Cyprus says no let-up to fiscal discipline course as S&P raises country's credit rating to BBB+

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Cyprus said Saturday it won’t let up on a course of strict fiscal discipline while supporting economically vulnerable groups and...

Australia anticipates China will lift final obstacle for exports as they ease past 2020 row

CANBERRA, Australia -- Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell on Wednesday predicted the final obstacle for exports to China, Beijing’s ban on live lobster...