Happy talk

Article Abstract:

Peter Beattie's latest election triumph in Queensland and his politics of optimism is discussed. The term, 'politics of optimism' used first by Ronald Reagan, is about everything being wonderful and this way of expressing as well as its success has led Mark Latham to adopt the same style.

Queensland, Analysis, Column, Elections, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ideology, Beattie, Peter, Political ideologies, Oakes, Laurie

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Labor gets smart, the Howard way

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on the Australian Labor Party's reformed position on tax policy, particularly the goods and services tax (GST). Issues include the party's previous failure to toughen the nations capital gains tax and its concerns over growing economic disparity.

Planning, Tax policy, Australian Labour Party, Goods and services tax

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Laughing matters

Article Abstract:

Entertainment industries are playing an increasingly important role in politics or election campaign equation in Australia. As a result United States Younger American are gaining the knowledge about political campaigns from comedy programs held on T.V. or FM radio.

Advertising, Services information, Advertising Activity, AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES, Services, Entertainment industry, Political campaigns, Television comedies, Comedy programs, Electioneering

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