01673cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF002731 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451802054 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Australia : Staff Report for the 2003 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2003. 1 online resource (51 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students Australia's economy has continued to perform remarkably well, despite encountering major adverse shocks. Fiscal policy, with an objective of maintaining a balanced budget, will help support the economy. Maintaining a sound and stable macroeconomic environment is essential. Reforms of the personal income tax system are critical elements. A comprehensive reform of the complex system of income support payments would provide stronger incentives for labor force participation. Maintenance of competitive product markets will contribute to faster innovation and productivity and income growth. The financial system is sound. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2003/337 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2003/337/002.2003.issue-337-en.xml IMF e-Library