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Australia’s GDP slowdown likely to be short-lived

Australia’s economy expanded for the fifth consecutive quarter in Q1 but at a slower pace than in late 2009. GDP should accelerate again soon with private sector investment set to take the lead. Policy interest rates will still probably rise in Q3 and are likely to reach restrictive levels in 2011.

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