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Australia: No deal was made in Indonesia drug case
Australia denied Wednesday that it had agreed to treat young Indonesian people smugglers more leniently in return for the reduction of the prison sentence of a high-profile Australian drug trafficker in Indonesia.

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:18:06 -0700

Australia says big tobacco aiding WTO challengers
GENEVA (Reuters) - The tobacco industry is providing legal advice to Ukraine and Honduras in their challenges to Australia's new tobacco packaging rules at the World Trade Organization, Australian Health Secretary Jane Halton said on Tuesday. "We know that the tobacco companies, because they have admitted it, are providing legal advice to WTO members in order to encourage them to take action ...

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:57:25 -0700

Malaysia, Australia ink free trade pact
Australia and Malaysia signed a free trade agreement Tuesday that includes opening the services sector when it comes into force next year.

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:12:54 -0700

Australia Tops OECD Better Life Index, Leading Norway and U.S.
Australia is the world’s happiest nation based on criteria including income, jobs, housing and health, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:30:03 -0700

Australia scraps coal port expansion
PERTH, Australia, May 22 (UPI) -- Australia has scrapped the planned $8.8 billion expansion of the Abbot Point coal terminal in Queensland. Presented By: Amplify Your Brand During Small Business Week for a Buck    Do you need more media exposure for your small business? What business doesn’t? We want to honor you, “Mr. & Mrs. Small Business Owner.” During Small Business Week, May 20-26, dlvr.it ...

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:28:45 -0700