No decision yet: Treasurer Wayne Swan
No final decision on 'infrastructure bank': Swan
By Online parliamentary correspondent Emma Rodgers
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Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has not ruled out the possibility the Government will set up a "infrastructure bank" but has indicated it may not be its preferred option to help states fund infrastructure projects.
Small, medium business confidence hits new low
A survey shows confidence among small and medium businesses has hit a new low.
US market stages late rally
Wall Street endured another topsy-survy session overnight, with the market rising then falling on more bad economic news and corporate outlooks.
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Bailout plea
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Stamp duty reform
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Shonky Awards
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For Australia to Britain and the United States, the story's the same - times are tough and this year's sales have come early.
HECS-style loans
There are calls for first home buyers grants to be replaced by HECS-style loans to be paid back when the home is sold.
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