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The new media war

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John Fairfax Holdings is trying to get permission to start datacasting, a high tech version of television broadcasting that includes computer and on-line features. The Australian government, which limits digital broadcasting rights to free-to-air television networks, is under pressure to grant datacasting licences to high-tech multimedia companies. Observers feel this innovation would upset the power structure in the country's communications industry.

Brief Article, Broadcasting industry

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Pupil power

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The latest Bulletin-Morgan Poll indicates that the Labor party and opposition leader Kim Beazley are pulling ahead in the Australian federal election race. Polling data also indicates that a growing number of voters place education and health care issues as top concerns. Beazley with his Knowledge Nation platform is expected to benefit from this trend.

Elections, Public opinion, Polling Data, Australians

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President Kim

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Kim Beazley's Knowledge Nation project is discussed. He plans that, if the Australian Labor Party wins the next election, the Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet will be significantly expanded to monitor the introduction of this initiative. Some observers feel that the scope of Knowledge Nation is too broad.

Finance, Research

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