Moody's with remarks crossing the wires on Australia;

  • Short-lived political uncertainty would have limited credit implications for Australia
  • Says electoral outcome would affect Australia's credit profile only if it changed broad policy priorities
  • Says expects fiscal consolidation to remain a key policy objective of the new Australian government, when it is formed

Via Reuters

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Aussie election so far:

  • Australian election result - not yet ... Still too close to call

  • What does a hung parliament mean for the Australian economy, dollar?

and:

  • HSBC chief economist Bloxham: AAA credit rating at risk from political deadlock