The go-between

Article Abstract:

The budget for the year 2005 forced John Howard and Peter Costello to shelve their differences to promote the Liberal leadership package and defeat Kim Beazely. Finance Minister Nick Minchin is the main candidate for the leadership, considering he is the toughest and most experienced factional operator in the Liberal Party room and organization.

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Plane lucky

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the economic and political implications of the collapse of Ansett Airlines of Australia are discussed. Particular attention is given to several other foreseen consequences of the collapse of the firm, including job losses and tourist industry decline.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Airlines, Ansett Airlines of Australia

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Medicare turnaround: a second opinion

Article Abstract:

This article examines Australian Liberal Party leader John Howard's changing views on the country's Medicare system. The article argues that Howard's current endorsement of the system results from the belief that any party attacking it will antagonize the electorate.

Australia, Column, Social policy, Medicare, Howard, John, Liberal Party of Australia

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