GDP for March '12 - + 0.9 for the quarter, + 3.6 year on year

Impressive figures for GDP. So why are people complaining that times are tough? Well when you look at the state final demand since 1985, you can see that the two most populous states aren't going the best. Pretty much illustrates the "two speed economy"


Its all WA and QLD baby!

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