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The libertarian economist and newly-elected President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has delivered a strident defence of capitalism at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Reflecting a growing view being expressed by emerging right-wing leaders around the world, Milei said: “Unfortunately, in recent decades, the main leaders of the Western world have abandoned the model of freedom for different versions of what we call collectivism. Some have been motivated by well-meaning individuals who are willing to help others, and others have been motivated by the wish to belong to a privileged caste.”

This is the official timetable of key dates for the Dunkley by-election on March 2, 2024.

The dates show the election is being conducted within the minimum timeframe whereby polling day must be no less than 33 days from the issue of the writ.

2024 Dunkley By-Election Timetable

Event
Date
Explanation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a “country report” on the Australian economy, warning that growth is weakening and inflation remains persistently high.

As 2024 starts, a reminder that across the nine federal, state and territory jurisdictions, there are eight Labor governments.

Current Australian Heads of Government & Opposition Leaders – from December 21, 2024

No.
Jurisdiction
PM/Premier/
Chief Minister
Age
Party
Since
Opposition Leader
Age
Party
Since

1.

AUSTRALIA

Anthony Albanese

62

ALP

23.05.2022

Peter Dutton

If you’re looking for clues about whether the Reserve Bank has any interest rate rises left, Governor Michele Bullock offered several in her statement after Tuesday’s board meeting, saying:

• the latest monthly figures showed inflation “continuing to moderate”

• inflation expectations remained “consistent with the inflation target”

• wages growth was “not expected to increase much further”.