Aden Ridgeway: Senator and Australian Democrats deputy leader

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Aden Ridgeway, deputy leader of the Australian Democrats believes that a July-August election is possible and that the Coalition is in the running.

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Senator Nick Minchin

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Australian Senator Nick Minchin expresses confidence in his role as campaign point man for Prime Minister John Howard's reelection bid. Minchin defends recent government actions like industry assistance and tax cuts. His position on environmental and other economic issues are also discussed.

Australia, Elections, Column, Legislators, Minchin, Nick

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Helen Coonan: Senate deputy whip

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Helen Coonan, Senate deputy whip, is making Senate reform a national priority. Coonan discusses increasing the number of joint sittings for the two houses. The mechanism would automatically provide for a joint session if the Senate disagrees with the House twice over the same bill. She also discusses the political activity of Tasmanian senator Brian Harradine.

Politicians, Political planning, Coonan, Helen

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