It promises to be an orgy of self-interest – property developers and the welfare industry getting together to fix a problem which doesn’t exist – the housing crisis. Next week in Canberra there will be a National Summit on Housing Affordability sponsored by the Housing Industry Association, the […] Continue Reading…
June 22, 2004 | Jeff Wall
Could Mark Vaile’s career be prematurely terminated?
THE national media spends too much time looking at broad opinion poll figures and not enough time looking at what is happening in individual seats, and regions, right around Australia.
For as long as I can remember, uniform swings have not been the order of the day in federal elections.
I […] Continue Reading…
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June 21, 2004 | Jeff Wall
The Anglican Church is about to face a significant credibility test – will it measure up?
THE credibility of the commitment by the Anglican Church to dealing resolutely with the mishandling of sex abuse issues over many decades is about to be put to a significant test.
The allegations against the former Archbishop of Adelaide, Dr Ian George, cannot be allowed to die forever with his […] Continue Reading…
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June 21, 2004 | Graham
Latham to privatise tax and social security.
How do you win an election by promising to increase services at the same time that you promise to decrease taxes? Easy, privatise the tax and welfare systems. At least that appears to be the strategy implicit in Labor’s banking policy released yesterday. And one shouldn’t […] Continue Reading…
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June 18, 2004 | Jeff Wall
The Honourable Bill Richardson – the dark horse for the John Kerry ticket?
NOW that US election campaigning has resumed – it was suspended by the Democrat candidate, John Kerry, for a week as a tribute to Ronald Reagan –
attention has quickly turned to who might be Kerry’s “running mate”.
The Vice Presidential candidates are much more important than are the Vice Presidents. […] Continue Reading…
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June 18, 2004 | Unknown
The Long March: Adventures in Unenthusiastic Activism
In his new book, Peace Kills: America’s Fun New Imperialism, P.J.O’Rourke casts a cynical eye over four marches that occurred simultaneously in Washington D.C. a couple of years ago.
These rallies, which came together in one mass of futility, had such a dearth of shared purpose, not to mention a […] Continue Reading…
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June 16, 2004 | Jeff Wall
Why can’t our leaders be this gracious?
THE following statement was made in Washington, USA, earlier this week:
“Over eight years, it was clear that Bill Clinton loved the job of the presidency. He filled this house with energy and joy. He’s a man of enthusiasm and warmth…….”.
Al Gore? John Kerry? The Rev Al Sharpton? Ted Kennedy? […] Continue Reading…
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June 15, 2004 | Graham
“Can Do” Campbell’s canny home maintenance budget – is it enough?
Last week Brisbane’s new Liberal Lord Mayor Campbell Newman delivered his first budget. It delivered on his campaign promises and continued on his theme of being the “Can Do” Mayor, but will this be enough?
This budget is more interesting than most because while Newman is the Lord Mayor […] Continue Reading…
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June 14, 2004 | Unknown
Latham Says (Sort of) Howard’s Hoity Toity
Mark Latham spent part of the weekend addressing delegates, observers and others at the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP’s) State Conference.
While it’s arguable that Conference is less dull and painful than watching lawn bowls and having your bikini line waxed, Latham’s speech was an interesting, and relatively painless, example of […] Continue Reading…
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June 14, 2004 | Jeff Wall
The church behaves badly – and the insurers continue to evade responsibility.
THE resignation of Ian George as Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide has been as messy as it has been necessary.
The allegations against Dr George are significantly more serious than those levelled against Peter Hollingworth that forced his resignation as Governor General a year ago.
Yet Peter Hollingworth has in many […] Continue Reading…
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