Comments from Brian Hartzer, head of local big bank Westpac:

  • Says he doesn't see Australia slipping into recession
  • Growth to be subdued

Bloomberg with the headline. I'm not sure what venue/event he is speaking at. I know for sure he isn't behind the counter at my local branch.

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Not slipping ... what then ... plunging, collapsing, diving ... any of those work?

(OK, carry on. Never mind my muck-raking)