Mum and dad's the word
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Telstra is attempting to make an alliance with a major foreign communications carrier, but the Australian government wants the company to remain in the hands of Australian shareholders. Approximately 31% of Australians own shares in Telstra, but opposition to privatizing the company could decrease when small owners prefer more efficient performance and dividends from their holdings.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Seven's fifth column: media boss Kerry Stokes' opposition to Singtel's takeover of Optus endangers the very national interest he wants to protect
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Kerry Stokes, head of Seven Network, has stated that he will launch a protest campaign if the A$14 billion bid for Optus by Singapore Telecommunications is approved. Stokes is a strong supporter of foreign investment, but feels that this deal would allow the Singapore government to gain access to sensitive information in Australia.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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The Optus options
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the political aspects of the $18 billion Australian dollar sale of Cable & Wireless Optus to a consortium of UK-owned Vodafone and SingTel in 2001 are discussed.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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