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Contagious bigotry threatens the nation

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More than just two National Party seats in the Queensland parliament are vulnerable to the One Nation campaign, which is polling strongly in Queensland. One Nation could hold the balance of power in the parliament following the Jun 13, 1998, election, and the Coalition parties and the Labor Party are preparing for this possibility. Coalition politicians will be to blame if One Nation spreads throughout Australia.

Queensland, One Nation (Australia)

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Power plays

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In the 2004 elections people are actually showing interests by getting involved in politics and attending campaigns organized by the parties standing for the elections. A long-time observer of the political scene said that Labor could make it to the end and be the next ruling party.

Australia, Public affairs, Elections, Evaluation, Australian Labour Party

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Guarding of the change

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The Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, Peter Hollingworth, has been appointed the new governor-general of Australia. Hollingworth's appointment is considered a conservative choice, and typical of Australian leader John Howard's avoidance of change.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Australians

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