Economic outlook 2012

"What is Australia’s economic outlook for the coming year? Australia weathered the economic turmoil of 2011, despite being buffeted by the European debt crisis, the slow US recovery and a series of damaging natural disasters at home. But some sectors, including retail and manufacturing, are struggling. So will 2012 be more economically stable? What challenges will the economy face next year?"  http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/australiatalks/australia-talks-december-12/3696028