How Reith turned a leak into Labor's loss

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Australian minister for unemployment, Peter Reith, converted a political liability into political gain when he responded to a leak from his party that outlined a new government policy on unemployment. The leak indicated that the government was considering influencing the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, dismantling small business awards, and altering unemployment figures. The Labor Party could not capitalize on the leak. They did not publicize the leaked document and only asked oblique questions about it at a public meeting. Reith soon released a final version of the document and praised the programs it supported.

Political organizations, Political activity, Political aspects, Unemployment, Australian Labour Party

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Face off: Mark Latham can't afford to be too gung-ho about Australia's relationship with the U.S., unless he is prepared for a frosty reception during his planned trip to Washington

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The Prime Ministerial trip to the United States, stated Paul Keating disagreement with George W. Bush over Iraq, and committed to withdraw Australia's troop by Christmas. Despite the government's fierce attack and the feverish reaction of the News Ltd press, hard-heads in the Labor Party were relatively comfortable with the 'bring the troops home by Christmas' line.

United States, International politics, Iraq, Military aspects, Bush, George W., Australian foreign relations, Foreign policy, Keating, P.J.

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