Peter Costello
Peter Costello is a prominent Australian politician who served as the Treasurer of Australia from 1996 to 2007 under Prime Minister John Howard. Known for his conservative fiscal policies, Costello played a key role in shaping Australia’s economic landscape during a period of significant growth. After leaving politics, he became a successful businessman and public speaker, and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts. Costello continues to influence Australian public policy discussions, particularly in areas related to economic management and national security.
Born on Aug 24, 1957 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 | 5.00 | 0.25% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 69,362 | $1,380,000 | 3,754$ |
| Totals | 5 | 25,499,884 | 69,362 | $1,380,000 | 3,754$ |
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Australia:
Peter Costello and Josh Frydenberg were able to give you some confidence.
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Australia:
Peter Costello is noted as a former treasurer who never challenged John Howard.
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Australia:
Nine has sought greater control over Domain since its former chair Peter Costello resigned.
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Australia:
Peter Costello's rule book was thrown out by Jim Chalmers.
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Australia:
Peter Costello had to pull together a budget while dealing with the east Asian financial crisis.
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New Zealand:
Peter Costello was the Australian Federal Treasurer who pushed for a single-market agenda affecting New Zealand's banking regime.
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Australia:
Peter Costello, former federal treasurer, stood down as the chair of Nine days after clashing with a journalist.
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Australia:
In 2007, then-treasurer Peter Costello pulled forward the mid-year budget update by almost two months.
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Australia:
Former treasurer Peter Costello is a speaker at the conference.
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