By Lorna Brett · 23 September 2011 · Economy
The Australian dollar has taken a drastic plunge, but is this the end of the slide? Find out what's driving the market and what it means for your finances.
The Australian dollar has slipped below parity overnight, falling close to its lowest level since March this year.
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