When the electorate hit the economic-policy crossroad, it surveyed the scene and chose the familiar path straight ahead, avoiding the left turn and the uncertainties of wealth redistribution and tougher action on climate policy. But before it even hit 2019 electoral intersection, the Australian economy was hardly in cruise control; the wheels hadn't fallen off but it was spluttering along and slowing noticeably. A quick check of the dashboard gives you an idea something is amiss and has been for a while. Overheating isn't the problem, the driveshaft looks broken. The Australian dollar is stuck at a three year low. A ... (full story)