In 2008 the Australian government joined many others around the world in launching a far-reaching economic stimulus plan designed to support jobs and restart economic growth. The Aus$42 billion ‘Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan’ set out to boost GDP, strengthen local infrastructure and support jobs through an ambitious plan for school building and refurbishment, social housing, highways, home insulation and power, payments and tax break help for families and the lower paid, and many other elements. more…