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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Just thought I'd put the question out there. Australia is in a pretty good position to succeed economically in the future but where should we look for economic sustainability. Our largest trading partner is America but the sudden rise of Asia has brought countries such as China and to the fore-front of policy-making. Japan has somewhat fallen away in recent years but no doubt has the ability to become one of the largest economies in the world, do we try re-create the 30 year trade partnership we had with them that led us to prosperity or do we look elsewhere?. China is no doubt trying to assert itself as a global powerhouse while we continue to seek security from the declining America. Should we jump ship and align ourselves with the big players in Asia?
Alternatively, do we see the booming South American economies as our future, both us and them have vested interests in minerals and mining, both are emerging economies protected by much larger states. Globalisation has reduced the issues surrounding geography and perhaps our similar interests can help both parties.
Alternatively, do we see the booming South American economies as our future, both us and them have vested interests in minerals and mining, both are emerging economies protected by much larger states. Globalisation has reduced the issues surrounding geography and perhaps our similar interests can help both parties.