Wise colonial boys
Article Abstract:
Thriller writer Frederick Forsyth feels that the British Tories are deeply inspired by the Australian Prime Minister John Howard. He compares John Howard and British Conservative leader Duncan Smith and feels that the British voters may prefer an honest man like John Howard, who is perhaps a bit dull, to the sparkling person Tony Blair who is a liar.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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Going for broke
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Australian treasurer, Peter Costello, would present possibly his last financial budget, before he takes on the role of Prime Minister in 2006. Then main issue of the budget are notably the cuts to Medicare safety net, reductions to public funding for some medical treatments including IVF, and changes to disability pensions.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2005
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All the way with GI John
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The purchase of second-hand Abrams battle tanks by Australian government from American military for effective working of Australia's Defense Force is discussed. Various planned expenditures on updating military equipments and state-of-the-art replacements by Australia are reported.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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