Costello's own goal

Article Abstract:

A political move has backfired for Australian Treasurer Peter Costello. By highlighting the opposition's miscalculations concerning the privatization of Telstra, Costello has publicized the fact that the Coalition government has made definite plans concerning the telecommunications company's sale, despite reassurances to voters. The Labor Party is using this misstep to its favor in the upcoming elections.

Australia, Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Management, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Column, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Telstra Corporation Ltd., Costello, Peter

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Wik: rolling the dice

Article Abstract:

Australian Prime Minister John Howard is gambling that the threat of a double dissolution election will pressure the Senate to pass his Wik legislation. However, the bluff will not work and Howard will have to go through with double dissolution. The Wik debate has become a leadership issue, not a race issue. Howard should direct attention to economic policy, but this will be difficult.

Cover Story, Howard, John

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