S&P lowers Australia's 'AAA' outlook as lawmakers ready huge stimulus package
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Australia’s coveted ‘AAA’ credit rating came under threat on Wednesday as the country’s parliament returned to pass an emergency A$130 billion ($80 billion) stimulus package to help cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic.