Major hurdles likely for Australian economy - Federal Treasurer

Australia's economy has beaten expectation -- growing slightly in the December quarter -- to be what the government has described as 'resilient'. However, the Treasurer acknowledged there are still major hurdles ahead, as the bushfires and the outbreak of the coronavirus are yet to make their mark.

Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg (right) and Australian Energy Minister Angus Taylor arrive to speak to the media during a press conference Source: AAP Image/Lukas Coch