For whom the bong tolls

Article Abstract:

Andrew Refshauge, the New South Wales health minister, has suspended a needle exchange program due to negative publicity, highlighting the political climate to which public health programs are subject. The head of the New South Wales health department, Mick Reid, released a memo in Apr 1998, suggesting supplying clean needles to young drug users was one of his department's highest priorities. A national survey shows that 13% of students polled are using more than one illegal drug.

Students, Drug use, Needle exchange programs

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The Murray-Howard system

Article Abstract:

Australia's prime minister John Howard and unofficial poet laureate Les Murray collaborated on a new preamble to the country's constitution. The final draft has undergone considerable changes in political consultation and has caused controversy in the press. Murray distances himself from the finished work, pointing out the political process changed almost everything he wrote. He is proud of one sentence of his that remains, referring to a country free of prejudice.

Political activity, Political aspects, Works, Poets, Howard, John, Murray, Les, Preambles (Law)

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The blame game

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the rapid rise in the volume of civil suits which are being brought before courts in Australia. The culture of blame and the influence of the US on Australia's legal practices are discussed.

United States, Class actions (Civil procedure), Class action lawsuits, Cover Story

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