Comfortable coalition can relax over Christmas

Article Abstract:

The Australian Federal Parliament closed down for Christmas with Prime Minister John Howard and the Coalition comfortably in place, while the opposition has become irrelevant. Many lawmakers believe that although the government came out of the elections with a smaller majority, it has a better purpose and grip on its legislative functions.

Coalition governments, Pollution

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That sinking feeling

Article Abstract:

The issue of children overboard has put the spotlight on Australian Prime-Minister John Howard. After three years of the incident, Mike Scrafton decided to set the public record straight on the most controversial truth issue of John Howard's term as prime minister.

Australia, Public affairs

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Driving a wedge into the conscience

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning "conscience" or "free" votes for Australian Liberals in connection with a vote on the availability of artificial insemination and IVF treatment to single women and lesbians are discussed.

Liberty of conscience, Freedom of conscience, Liberal Party of Australia (Australia)

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