States of change

Article Abstract:

The federal government of Prime Minister John Howard has plans to do away with state rights, thereby making it easier for commonwealth governments to intervene in areas where states might not have any future. Arguments by several ministers including Transport Minister John Anderson, Education Minister Brendan Nelson, and Health Minister Tony Abbott to include their respective ventures under the commonwealth control are presented.

Government expenditures, Economic policy, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Howard, John, Nelson, Brendan, Anderson, John B. (American scientist)

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Laurie Brereton's magic carpet

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the financial means of the Australian shadow foreign minister Laurie Brereton are discussed. Particular attention is given to the suggestion that the cost for his numerous trips abroad is covered by a fund raising organisation called McKell Foundation.

Finance, Politicians, Brereton, Laurie

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Abbott provocateur

Article Abstract:

The allegations by Dr. John Hewson that Tony Abbott was appointed by John Howard in his office to act as a spy on him is reported. The political events in Australia after HewsonEs loss in the 1993 election are discussed.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Spies

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