Telstra sale drives Fischer to desperation
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Australian Prime Minister John Howard has consistently failed to understand the political consequences of selling the remaining two-thirds of Telstra. Polls indicate that a majority of Australians are opposed to complete privatization of Telstra. Deputy prime minister Tim Fischer and communications minster Richard Alston are satisfied with selling only 49% of Telstra.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Always keep the back door unbolted
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Senators John Howard's and Peter Reith's strategy for curbing the Maritime Union of Australia's (MUA) influence over dock workers was flawed, both legally and politically. The MUA and the Senators must engage in a dialogue to resolve the issue before lost production becomes too expensive.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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The man who would be king
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Malcolm Turnbull, a leader of liberal party in Australia is contesting from Wentworth, Sydney for the Labor Senate ticket. He possesses qualities such as being extremely talented, having prodigious ego, very high IQ and bank balance to match.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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