Economy slows, Swan upbeat

3 December 2008 00:00

Australia's economy has slowed down, with the latest figures showing GDP growth at 1.9 per cent, but Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the figures are a positive outcome in view of the global financial crisis.

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