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Divided they stand

Article Abstract:

This article examines the prospects of the Liberal, National, and Labor parties in the state elections due to be held in Victoria, Australia, in September 1999. Relevant points include reasons for doubting whether Labor leader Steve Bracks' expectation of success is likely to be borne out.

Elections, Victoria, National Party (Australia), Liberal Party of Australia

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Kennett the conquerable

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Issues showing Australian premier Jeff Kennett's government losing support are presented. Reasons for changing public opinion include the government's lack of financial accountability, the long delayed opening of the new CityLink highway, and its record on hospital and school funding.

Australia, Polling Data, Queensland, Kennett, Jeff

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Blight on the hill

Article Abstract:

The Australian Labor Party under Kim Beazley has four weeks left to win a federal election in 2001, but they are saying very little. The party appear frightened of alienating voters, but many do not know what they stand for especially on the issue of terrorism.

Political parties

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