Lucky country enters the age of anxiety

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Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating called an election for Mar 13, 1993. If the Labor Party wins it will be its fifth term in power. A poll shows the Liberal-National opposition, led by John Hewson, is more popular. Australia's economic and social problems problems discourage public confidence in its leaders. It may become a republic. Paul Kelly's book 'The End of Certainty' and Hugh Mackay's 'Reinventing Australia' describe the country's problems.

Social aspects, Australians

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Stars fail to shine for Keating

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Australian prime minister Paul Keating has been campaigning extensively in marginal constituencies in the run-up to the forthcoming general election. Securing these constituencies could have a key influence on the outcome of the voting and on the prime minister's political future. Opinion polls indicate that the ruling Labor party is currently six points behind the opposition, which could mean defeat.

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Howard holds back tide of history

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Australian prime minister Paul Keating has been defeated in the country's recent general election, and will now be replaced by John Howard, whose conservative Liberal Party won very strong support. This party will form a coalition with the National Party. The new government will continue the process of making Australia into a republic.

Political aspects, Howard, John

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