CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:
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Subjects: National Accounts data, MYEFO, energy bill rebates, Economic Reform Agenda, housing, social media ban
Patricia Karvelas:
Let's begin today with the latest economic growth data from the ABS. Australia's economy grew by 0.4percent in the September quarter following growth of 0.7percent in the June quarter. It's below market expectations, but the annual rate is growing quicker than it has in more than 2years, a boom seemingly caused by investment in artificial intelligence and data centres. I spoke to the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about the economic outlook a short time ago.
Treasurer, welcome back to Afternoon Briefing.
Jim Chalmers:
Than...