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Tanya Plibersek

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Tanya Plibersek is a Labor Party representative from an area that includes suburbs Waterloo and Redfern, which are among the most disadvantaged areas in Australia. She is passionate about social causes, such as the plight of asylum seekers. She points out that women in public life have to be extra-careful to project a professional image at all times.

Political activity, Biography, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Politicians, Women in politics, Plibersek, Tanya

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The mind ogles

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This commentary on how people viewed two recent specials on pop singer Michael Jackson points out that image has become everything in popular culture, and the fascination people have with celebrities reflects how much media influences peoples' lives. Celebrity, rather than his difficult childhood, has probably damaged Jackson more.

Public opinion, Jackson, Michael (American pop singer)

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Media watch

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The sports stars of Australia were not able to maintain privacy because media was shooting every minute of their life. The bowler and cricket commentator of Australia Geoff Lawson states that the day he became a professional cricketer, he lost his privacy.

Social aspects, Athletes

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