Howard's G-G follies
Article Abstract:
Prime Minister John Howard had appointed Peter Hollingworth to the position of Governor General and was criticized for failing to make proper checks of Hollingworth's background. John Howard now has to clean up the mess and must repair the damage by appointing a strong and appealing governor-general.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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Howard's howler
Article Abstract:
Prime Minister John Howard of Australia has made a mistake in appointing Peter Hollingworth as the Governor-General and is accused for his action by all political parties. The next candidate for the post feels that a prime minister who decides such an appointment should pay a political price for it.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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Where principle is concerned, think politics
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This article examines political tactics used by Australia's prime minister aimed at providing advantage over the opposition parties. Tactics such as withholding resolution text and preamble until just prior to debate are examined.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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