Rudd Government Announces New Era of Independence for RBA
Source: Australia. Prime Minister and Treasurer. Media Release
"To enhance the independence of the Reserve Bank, the positions of Governor and Deputy Governor will be raised to the same level of statutory independence as the Commissioner of Taxation and the Australian Statistician. "

New Treasurer Calls for Community Input into Budget
Source: Australia. Treasurer. Media Release
"The Treasurer calls on families, individuals, business and community groups to submit their ideas for the Government’s first Budget, as it goes about meeting the big economic challenges Australia faces."