Lessons still to learn as 10-year anniversary of GFC approaches

By Jessica Irvine
Updated January 14 2017 - 3:08am, first published 2:15am
The global financial crisis sent stock markets plunging.  Photo: Louie Douvis
The global financial crisis sent stock markets plunging. Photo: Louie Douvis
Illustration: Glen Le Lievre
Illustration: Glen Le Lievre
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan in 2007 just as the global financial crisis was emerging. Photo: Rob Homer
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan in 2007 just as the global financial crisis was emerging. Photo: Rob Homer
Treasurer Joe Hockey's inability to get budget measures passed was a blessing. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Treasurer Joe Hockey's inability to get budget measures passed was a blessing. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Treasurer Scott Morrison has rejected government-funded stimulus. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Treasurer Scott Morrison has rejected government-funded stimulus. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Where does the time go? This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the onset of the global financial crisis.

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