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Alan Mitchell

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

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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