Economy & Finance

HOST: Prime Minister good morning. PM: Good morning John. HOST: The latest polls show support for the carbon tax is at the lowest it’s been since the idea was announced. That makes it pretty tough for you, doesn’t it ...

HOSTS: Good morning Prime Minister, do you get sick of hearing that? They do play it a lot. You know, over and over. ...

HOST: Prime Minister good morning, welcome back to AM. PM: Good morning Sabra. HOST: Nielsen pollster John Stirton, you just heard him there, he says Labor has more problems than just the carbon tax; that voters consider the broken promise a separate issue and they're dark...

HOST: Ms Gillard good morning. PM: Good morning Neil. HOST: Okay to be a little bit specific, a cup of coffee, how much will that go up? PM: Oh look, Neil, it’s not like the GST where there was a price impact item by item, that’s not what carbon pricing...

HOST: Julia Gillard joins me now. Prime Minister, good morning to you. PM: Good morning. HOST: Are you going to be fresh for your meeting with the President, given that you were kept up all last night with fireworks? ...

PM: As you know I've come to Brazil following the G20 meeting in Mexico. Over the last few days in Mexico the G20 has been talking about plans to strengthen global economic growth. Of course that’s of paramount importance, particularly at this difficult time in our global...

PM: Thank you very much. I’ve been pleased to participate in the G20 Summit here in Mexico.  My engagements here in Mexico have reinforced in me how strong the Australian economy is.  It really is an island of strength in a world of economic upheaval, and someone...

The Federal Government has paid $200 million to the states and territories in recognition of the 15 Seamless National Economy reforms which have been assessed as completed by the COAG Reform Council. ...

PM: I have just finished the G20 opening session and of course the leaders’ working dinner as well. These discussions at the G20 have already afforded leaders an opportunity for a comprehensive and frank exchange of views on circumstances in the global economy. It would...

HOST: Prime Minister, welcome to Lateline. PM: Thank you very much. HOST: What are you hoping will be achieved from the G20 meeting there in Mexico this week? ...