Betty the peerless housekeeper

Article Abstract:

The achievements of Betty Boothroyd, speaker of the House of Commons, UK Parliament for eight years until 2000 are described. The British speaker's independence is contrasted with the lack of independence of the Australian speaker.

United Kingdom. Parliament. House of Commons, Speakers (Legislative officials)

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A question of more of Lees

Article Abstract:

The results of opinion polls during the Ryan by-election campaign in Australia in March 2001 are discussed, with focus on the personal ratins of Democratic party leadership candidates Meg Lees and Natasha Stott Despoja.

Political activity, Public opinion polls, Lees, Meg

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A barrel of monkey business

Article Abstract:

The political issues associated with Australia's soaring oil prices are discussed.

Prices and rates, Petroleum

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