Tag: Government
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Vale Gough Whitlam
Having heard the sad news of Gough Whitlam, it reminded me of this. Many years ago I was asked to scrutineer (check the validity of votes cast as they were counted by the electoral officers) for a friend running for office. Luckily as the son of two political parents, I learnt scrutineering at my mother’s […]
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Abbott After 100 Days : Policies versus the Pamphlett
There has been much written about the Abbott Government and its achievements in its first 100 days. They’ve even brought out a pamphlett of their achievements. But if one had studied their election pamphlett, the clues to their performance were already there. And the giveaway is mainly in the presentation and only some of the […]
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What Does the Ultimately Downsized Government Do?
With the death of Margaret Thatcher, many people have been reflecting upon her legacy. Since her time as Prime Minister of Great Britain, governments of all colours have rolled back their dominance through spending cuts, tax cuts, withdrawal of services, privatisation and/or deregulation. As the GFC and its after effects continue, austerity is the new watch word. […]
Andrew James Whalan 