Ruler of the (air)waves

Article Abstract:

John Howard is Australia's first prime minister to agree to conduct regular radio programs with listeners calling in to comment and debate. Howard's strategy is to bypass the press, which edits politicians' remarks, and reach people at home and at work. Radio listeners are considered more politically knowledgeable and active than newspaper readers or television viewers.

Public relations, Politics, Media coverage, Radio addresses, debates, etc., Radio addresses

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Madness of king John

Article Abstract:

This article examines Australian Prime Minister John Howard's role as one of the principal opponents of Australia's becoming a republic. Relevant points include Howard's effort to lead the anti-republican side in the November 1999 referendum in which Australians will decide whether to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and become a republic.

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Each-way bet

Article Abstract:

Simon Crane, the Australian shadow treasurer, is pushing to persuade the ACTU to accept the Labor Party's new tax policy. He needs two tax policies, one in case the government accepts the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the other is in case they reject the GST, forcing a double dissolution.

Taxation, Australian Labour Party, Crane, Simon

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