Protection racket

Article Abstract:

The Howard government is pressing for a comprehensive new multilateral trade negotiations in 2000. Australian government hopes to achieve a global trade deal without trade barriers. Tim Fischer, the acting prime minister, contends free trade will produce more jobs and a higher living standard for all Australians. However, World Trade Organization members are divided between those who want a full new round of talks and those who prefer limited trade.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, International trade, International aspects, World Trade Organization, Free trade

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Ready aim hire

Article Abstract:

Australia's defense ministers are poised for a battle with the Howard government on defense procurement. John Moore, the new minister for defense, is considering a number of reforms including more outsourcing that is estimated to save about $1 billion in savings. Moore is also considering splitting contract awards between companies as a way of spurring defense industries.

Planning, Government spending policy, Defense spending, Defense contracts

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Rocket racket

Article Abstract:

Australia's political parties are torn over the country's defense interests with the Prime Minister in 2001 supporting the United States's missile defense ideas. America's use of Pine Gap in the Northern Territory for intelligence gathering is under debate.

Political aspects, Buildings and facilities, Civil defense, Northern Territory

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