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By Peter Boyle
If one thing is predictable about the October 3 election, it is that the winning party will not have the enthusiastic support of a majority of people. Labor or Coalition will have been pushed over the line mainly by the fear
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More than a whiff of Hanson in Liberals' indigenous policy
Comment by Natalie Zirngast
DARWIN — Attuned to the unpopularity of its anti-Aboriginal policies, yet conscious of its need to satisfy its big business backers, the Liberal Party's
Tas secondary students oppose Hanson
By Julia Perkins
ROSEBERY, Tasmania — On September 25, 40 high school students walked out of school to take part in a speak-out against racism in the Rosebery Plaza. Students performed satirical street
14 reasons to vote against a GST
By Sue Boland
Once introduced, the rate of a GST is likely to increase.
In countries with a GST, it was increased by an average of 42.41% within 10-15 years of its introduction. Only three out of 26 countries
By John Percy
SYDNEY — "Bury MAI" was the title of a September 25 public meeting here to discuss the implications of the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment. The MAI, which is being negotiated by countries, including Australia,
By Jennifer Long
SYDNEY — The aroma of one of the federal election's neglected issues is seeping through the cracks of the Liberal and Labor campaign bunkers: the continuing saga of the Sydney airport. Residents in Sydney's inner-west and eastern
Hero of true believers everywhere
Following the return to political life of ARTHUR AUGUSTUS CALWELL, the election we are being treated to by the firm of Messrs Murdoch, Packer and Partners has taken a decidedly unusual turn.
Not one to stand
By Jo Ellis and Kathy Newnam
ADELAIDE — It was a shoulder-padded affair when 400 people gathered at the University of SA on September 17 to hear Glenda Jackson speak on women, power and politics. A former actor, Jackson is now secretary for
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