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AUSTRALIA

The rich list of Australian politics
- John Warhurst
- 16 June 2009
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What can Malcolm Turnbull's place among Australia's richest 200 people tell us about wealth and politics? First and most obviously, that the extremely wealthy almost always get involved on the conservative side.
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AUSTRALIA

Joel's junkets
- John Warhurst
- 14 April 2009
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The undeclared acceptance by Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon, while he was in Opposition, of two free trips to China, has raised eyebrows. In politics, such 'free lunches' bring dangers of bias and corruption, but also legitimate benefits.
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AUSTRALIA

The small world of lobbyists and the Rudd Government
- John Warhurst
- 14 November 2008
Qantas' new chief lobbyist is the Prime Minister's recent former chief of staff. The appointment mocks the spirit of the Government's new Lobbying Code of Conduct, demonstrating that corporate money can buy special access to government.
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AUSTRALIA

Debates a sham, no argument
- David Rosen
- 08 October 2008
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The great 1858 debates between Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas addressed slavery and the future of the union. Today's debates are a sham, excluding third-party candidates and inhibiting meaningful engagement over major issues.
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AUSTRALIA

Watching the watchdogs
- Moira Rayner
- 18 June 2008
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Bodies such as the NSW Crime Commission and Victoria's Office of Police Integrity have proven either ineffective or vulnerable to influence themselves. Ultimately, we the people are responsible for keeping these bodies accountable.
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AUSTRALIA

Howard's blowtorch applied to Rudd's belly
- Jack Waterford
- 08 March 2007
2 Comments
Much of the little the public know about Kevin Rudd is about his mind, and that they seem to like. But so far they have little feeling for his heart, his instincts, his character, and how he responds to pressure.
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