Betty the peerless housekeeper
Article Abstract:
The achievements of Betty Boothroyd, speaker of the House of Commons, UK Parliament for eight years until 2000 are described. The British speaker's independence is contrasted with the lack of independence of the Australian speaker.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
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A question of more of Lees
Article Abstract:
The results of opinion polls during the Ryan by-election campaign in Australia in March 2001 are discussed, with focus on the personal ratins of Democratic party leadership candidates Meg Lees and Natasha Stott Despoja.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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A barrel of monkey business
Article Abstract:
The political issues associated with Australia's soaring oil prices are discussed.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
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