John McCarthy, diplomat

Article Abstract:

Diplomat John McCarthy defends Indonesia's General Wiranto by pointing out there are separatist movements in 5 different regions of Indonesia at the same time. He believes the Indonesian military views East Timor the way the American military views Vietnam. He feels his job is not to be an unthinking part of Australia's political machine.

Indonesia, McCarthy, John

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Tony Staley

Article Abstract:

This article presents the views of retiring Australian Liberal Party president Tony Staley on the current political situation in Australia. Relevant points include a possible investigation of former Prime Minister Paul Keating and Staley's belief that the Liberal electoral defeat in 1993 was a blessing in disguise.

Officials and employees, Political activity, Column, Liberal Party of Australia, Staley, Tony

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Alexander Downer

Article Abstract:

Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer feels it is important to be diplomatic about many things including eating. Downer believes ANZUS is still significant in 2001, but in a different way to fifty years ago when it was first agreed.

Downer, Alexander

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