Tracking 2010 government bond issues


February 1, 2011

All bond and treasury note issues by the Rudd Government since it was elected in November 2007. In 2010 there were 86 issues so far totaling more than $57 billion. There was one in December 2007, 14 in 2008 and in 100 in 2009.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010: $650m tender of 8 year bonds expiring in January 2018 were sold for an average yield of 5.47% and was over-subscribed 3.6 times.

Friday, December 3, 2010:
$700m tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.94% and was over-subscribed 5 times.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.41% and was over-subscribed 4.1 times.

Friday, November 26, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 5.16% and was over-subscribed 4.3 times.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010: $800m tender of 8 year bonds expiring in January 2018 were sold for an average yield of 5.40% and was over-subscribed 3.7 times.

Friday, November 19, 2010: $700m tender of 4 year bonds expiring in October 2014 were sold for an average yield of 5.28% and was over-subscribed 3.7 times.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010:
$500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.40% and was over-subscribed 5.2 times.

Friday, November 12, 2010: $700m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in July 2016 were sold for an average yield of 5.26% and was over-subscribed 4 times.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010: $500m tender of 12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.43% and was over-subscribed 4.5 times.

Friday, November 5, 2010:
$700m tender of 4 year bonds expiring in October 2014 were sold for an average yield of 5.14% and was over-subscribed 4.2 times.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010: $500m tender of 7 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.25% and was over-subscribed 4.4 times.

Friday, October 29, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.9% and was over-subscribed 5.5 times.

Friday, October 22, 2010: $700m tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.9% and was over-subscribed 3.8 times.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010: $500m tender of 7 year bonds expiring in February 2017 were sold for an average yield of 5.04% and was over-subscribed 3.6 times.

Friday, October 15, 2010:
$700m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in May 2016 were sold for an average yield of 4.97% and was over-subscribed 2 times.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010: $500m tender of 12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.09% and was over-subscribed 3.3 times.

Friday, October 8, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in May 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.91% and was over-subscribed 3.5 times.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.01% and was over-subscribed 3.6 times.

Friday, October 1, 2010: $850m tender of 4 year bonds expiring in October 2014 were sold for an average yield of 4.92% and was over-subscribed 2.7 times.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010: $500m tender of 9 year bonds expiring in March 2019 were sold for an average yield of 5.03% and was over-subscribed 3 times.

Friday, September 24, 2010: $700m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in June 2016 were sold for an average yield of 4.97% and was over-subscribed 3.1 times.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010: $500m tender of 12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.18% and was over-subscribed 4.2 times.

Friday, September 17, 2010: $700m tender of 5 year bonds expiring in April 2015 were sold for an average yield of 4.85% and was over-subscribed 3.7 times.

Friday, September 10, 2010: $1.2b tender of 4 year bonds expiring in October 2014 were sold for an average yield of 4.74% and was over-subscribed 2.7 times.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 4.88% and was over-subscribed 3.2 times.

Friday, September 3, 2010:
$700m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in June 2016 were sold for an average yield of 4.62% and was over-subscribed 3.7 times.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010: $500m tender of 12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 4.86% and was over-subscribed 2.3 times.

Friday, August 27, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.38% and was over-subscribed 3.7 times.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in June 2020 were sold for an average yield of 4.81% and was over-subscribed 4.4 times.

Friday, August 20, 2010: $700m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in June 2016 were sold for an average yield of 4.68% and was over-subscribed 3.1 times.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010: $500m tender of 12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.06% and was over-subscribed 4.5 times.

Friday, August 13, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.61% and was over-subscribed 6.3 times.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010: $500m tender of 7 year bonds expiring in February 2017 were sold for an average yield of 4.87% and was over-subscribed 4.2 times.

Friday, August 6, 2010: $700m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in June 2016 were sold for an average yield of 4.92% and was over-subscribed 2.8 times.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.13% and was over-subscribed 4.2 times.

Friday, July 30, 2010: $500m tender of 9 year bonds expiring in March 2019 were sold for an average yield of 5.12% and was over-subscribed 2.7 times.


Friday, July 23, 2010: $800m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in June 2016 were sold for an average yield of 5.01% and was over-subscribed 2.9 times.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010: $500m tender of 11 year bonds expiring in May 2021 were sold for an average yield of 5.28% and was over-subscribed 3 times.

Friday, July 16, 2010:
$700m tender of 5 year bonds expiring in April 2015 were sold for an average yield of 5.17% and was over-subscribed 2.7 times.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 4.78% and was over-subscribed 3.3 times.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010: $950m tender of 6 year bonds expiring in June 2016 were sold for an average yield of 4.86% and was over-subscribed 1.8 times.

Friday, July 2, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.44% and was over-subscribed 2.7 times.

Friday, June 18, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.88% and was over-subscribed 3.8 times.



Wednesday, June 16, 2010: $500m tender of 9 year bonds expiring in March 2019 were sold for an average yield of 5.38% and was over-subscribed 2.1 times.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010: $500m tender of 12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.43% and was over-subscribed 3.3 times.

Friday, June 4, 2010: $700m tender of 5 year bonds expiring in April 2015 were sold for an average yield of 5.09% and was over-subscribed 2.7 times.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in February 2017 were sold for an average yield of 5.16% and was over-subscribed 2.7 times.

Friday, May 28, 2010: $750m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.95% and was over-subscribed 4.4 times.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.33% and was over-subscribed 3.3 times.

Friday, May 21, 2010: $700m tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.64% and was over-subscribed 3.1 times.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010:
$500m tender of 1 year bonds expiring in February 2017 were sold for an average yield of 5.27% and was over-subscribed 3.5 times.

Friday, May 14, 2010: $1b tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 5.19% and was over-subscribed 3.8 times.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010: $700m tender of 1 year bonds expiring in June 2011 were sold for an average yield of 4.44% and was over-subscribed 3 times.

Friday, May 7, 2010: $500m tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.90% and was over-subscribed 3.2 times.




Wednesday, May 5, 2010: $500m tender of 12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.75% and was over-subscribed 3.1 times.

Friday, April 30, 2010: $1.2b tender of 3 year bonds expiring in December 2013 were sold for an average yield of 5.39% and was over-subscribed 4 times.

Friday, April 23, 2010: $500m tender of 9 year bonds expiring in March 2019 were sold for an average yield of 5.77% and was over-subscribed 2.9 times.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010: $700m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.85% and was 2.6 times over-subscribed.

Friday, April 16 , 2010: $750m tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 5.21% and was 4.6 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, April 14 , 2010:
$800m tender of12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.94% and was 3.7 times over-subscribed.

Friday, April 9 , 2010: $500m tender of 7 year bonds expiring in February 2017 were sold for an average yield of 5.70% and was 3.4 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, April 7 , 2010: $950m tender of12 year bonds expiring in July 2022 were sold for an average yield of 5.96% and was 3.2 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, March 31 , 2010: $500m tender of 11 year bonds expiring in March 2021 were sold for an average yield of 5.82% and was 4.2 times over-subscribed.



Friday, March 26 , 2010: $700m tender of 4 year bonds expiring in June 2014 were sold for an average yield of 5.40% and was 2.8 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, March 24 , 2010: $500m tender of 9 year bonds expiring in March 2019 were sold for an average yield of 5.65% and was 3.8 times over-subscribe

Friday, March 19 , 2010: $1b tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 5.06% and was 3.2 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010: $500m tender of 4 year bonds expiring in April 2015 were sold for an average yield of 4.35% and was 3.7 times over-subscribed.

Friday, March 12 , 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in May 2013 were sold for an average yield of 5.45% and was 3.7 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010: $700m tender of 4 year bonds expiring in June 2014 were sold for an average yield of 5.20% and was 3.4 times over-subscribed.

Friday, March 5 , 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in May 2013 were sold for an average yield of 5.45% and was 3.7 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 4.84% and was 3.6 times over-subscribed.

Friday, February 26, 2010: $1b tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.74% and was 2.6 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010: $300m tender of 11 year bonds expiring in May 2021 were sold for an average yield of 5.62% and was 4.6 times over-subscribed.

Friday, February 19, 2010: $1.2b tender of 2 year bonds expiring in November 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.85% and was 3.7 times over-subscribed.



Wednesday, February 17, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.59% and was 4.3 times over-subscribed.

Friday, February 12, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in May 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.91% and was 5.3 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010: $500m tender of 11 year bonds expiring in May 2021 were sold for an average yield of 5.57% and was 3.7 times over-subscribed.

Friday, February 5, 2010: $700m tender of 5 year bonds expiring in April 2015 were sold for an average yield of 5.04% and was 2.8 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.51% and was 2.8 times over-subscribed.

Friday, January 29, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in March 2019 were sold for an average yield of 5.41% and was 2.8 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010: $700m tender of 4 year bonds expiring in May 2013 were sold for an average yield of 4.92% and was 1.4 times over-subscribed.

Friday, January 22, 2010: $700m tender of 3 year bonds expiring in April 2012 were sold for an average yield of 4.66% and was 4.8 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010: $500m tender of 11 year bonds expiring in April 2020 were sold for an average yield of 5.63% and was 2.5 times over-subscribed.

Friday, January 15, 2010: $700m tender of 5 year bonds expiring in April 2015 were sold for an average yield of 5.38% and was 4.5 times over-subscribed.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010: $500m tender of 10 year bonds expiring in March 2019 were sold for an average yield of 5.49% and was 2.6 times over-subscribed.


Treasury Corporation of Victoria: hoping to borrow $4.35 billion in 2008-09

Queensland Treasury Corp: raised a staggering $13.8 billion in 2007-08, lifting the overall debt figure to $43 billion and was orginally projecting a record $16.3 billion for 2008-09, but is going to fall well short.

NSW Treasury Corporation: a 2008-09 funding requirement of $6.8 billion but all but $4.9 billion was pre-borrowed in a sensible move.

WA Treasury Corporation: latest update as of December 31 forecasts record $6.8 billion borrowing program for 2008-09.

SA Financing Authority: $8.7 billion in loans outstanding at the end of last financial year and is scheduled to borrow more than $2 billion this financial year.