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Welcome Joko, but the devil's in the detail of the deal

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The hyperbole surrounding Australia's free trade agreement with Indonesia could be forgiven if it were merely part of a gracious welcome to an honoured guest, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo.

Unfortunately, however, the hyperbole also is a continuation of the ploy used by Australian governments to mislead voters.

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Alan Mitchell writes on economics, policy, and infrastructure. Alan was formerly economics editor of the Financial Review and has also worked for the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.

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