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The bush battles on

Article Abstract:

The difficulty of economic survival in the Australian outback is satirically explored. Australian attempts to export lamb, the increase in marketing exotic vegetables, and a consideration of raising crocodiles as discouragement to illegal immigration are described. Globalization threatens local industry.

Author: Cook, Patrick
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, Wilderness Areas, Economics

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Lucky sheep dip

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The author parodies the relationship between Australian Prime Minister John Howard and US President Bill Clinton. Australian politicians are portrayed as weak and ineffective, and the US is shown as taking no interest in Australia's problems with newly increased tariffs.

Author: Cook, Patrick
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Clinton, Bill, International trade, International relations, Howard, John, Peacock, Andrew

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Call me irresponsible

Article Abstract:

A satirical comment on the state of Australia's finances is presented. The commentator brings up the issues of the General Sales Tax, insurance, taxes, budgets, highways, and salinity.

Author: Cook, Patrick
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
Usage, Political satire, Political satires

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Subjects list: Australia, Economic aspects, Humor and anecdotes
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