Contents
A review of compositional developments in the Australian labour market
The impact of the 2002-03 drought on the economy and agricultural employment
Developments in the United States labour market
The Japanese economy and future growth prospects
The Review of Aspects of Income Tax Self Assessment
Key themes from the Treasury Business Liaison Program—February 2004
Past editions of Economic Roundup
This issue includes data up to 14 April 2004 unless otherwise specified.
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