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A presidential precedent

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This article describes the life and political career of Sir William Deane, the governor general of Australia who, if Australian voters decide to change their country to a republic, may be the last person to serve as the queen's representative in Australia. Relevant points include Deane's Irish background and his qualifications to serve as the country's first president in the event that a republic is approved.

Political activity, Political aspects, Biography, Colonial administrators, Deane, William

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Blood money

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This article describes how threatened lawsuits arising from contaminated blood transfusions in Australia have been settled out of court, with the Red Cross Blood Bank having to pay millions of dollars. Issues concerning liability for hepatitis C contamination are presented.

Health aspects, Cases, Hepatitis C, Disease transmission, Contamination, Blood transfusion, Liability for disease transmission

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ASIS: the first interview

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The intention of Australian foreign Minister Alexander Downer behind introduction of Intelligence Service Act is presented. He talks publicly about the secret agency that reports directly to him and raises his concerns about ASIS's lack of knowledge about the Bali bombing.

Interview, Downer, Alexander, Foreign ministers

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