Original article by David Crowe
The Australian – Page: 1 & 4 : 9-Dec-16

The Council of Australian Governments meeting on 9 December 2016 coincides with the release of data showing that GDP growth fell by 0.5 per cent in the September quarter. Australian Institute of Company Directors chair Elizabeth Proust and former Business Council of Australia president Tony Shepherd have urged federal and state leaders to pursue measures aimed at boosting economic growth and investment. Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett adds that the COAG meeting should focus on economic reform.

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