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Norbert
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject: Have you informed your American today? |
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| I already posted this in the UK forum, byt there was little or now love for an American brother... :cry: ... A breakdown of the MAJOR parties of Australia would be nice, along with their platforms and positions... (bias is OK, but not too much.) Plz n Thnx... |
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MG1962
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Three major parties
Liberal Party - Current ruling party
Identical to the Amercian Repulbican party. Believes strong economic leadership will stimulate companies etc to pave the way for strong social equality, ie we all have jobs so we pay more tax, hence the social security support network is placed under little strain.
Very solid behind the US alliance and the general war on terror
National party - Current ruling party in partnership with the above.
Are identical to the above, however do persue rural special interests, claim to be a little more family friendly, have been partners with the Liberals for 50 odd years.
The party has been getting less and less representation over the years, and it is safe to say will either merge with the Liberals or fade from view within the next generation.
Labour Party
Would be the equivelant of your Democrates. Its birth is heavly associated with the trade labour movements of the 1890's, and today is still seen as the working mans party. The have strong values centred around social justice, even at the expense of big business. Were responsible for the establishment of a universal health scheme and free university education in Australia.
It is often described as the party of parties. The radical left would be strongly rooted in communist and socialist values, while the right is often thought of as Liberal, with a different spelling. Members are aligned within varying combinations of ideals of the above.
They are not as strong supporters of the US as the Liberals, though their leader Kim Beasley is an unabashed supporter of the US.
Overall both parties see Australia as a very close allie with the US. But believe the relationship is mature enough to survive the odd tiff that breaks out.
Recent events to support this - Australia sent a strong diplomatic note to the US for the undermining of Australian wheat sales into China. The US stood firm on her policy, while helping Australian citrus sales into south east asia. So there is an air of give and take between the two nations.
Since Vietnam, Australia has been an active supporter of American international policy and has joined with them in such actions as both Gulf Wars, Afganhistan and the naval blockade of Iraq. Conversley the US has aided Australia in her similar struggles in East Timor etc.
Hope that helps a little. If you need further info, please dont hesitate to let me know |
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DSwain
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: Have you informed your American today? |
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Norbert wrote: I already posted this in the UK forum, byt there was little or now love for an American brother... :cry: ... A breakdown of the MAJOR parties of Australia would be nice, along with their platforms and positions... (bias is OK, but not too much.) Plz n Thnx...
Norbert - I posted a lengthy answer, mate, and you didn't bother to acknowledge it or anything. Might have something to do with the absence of subsequent posts.
http://www.politicalcrossfire.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=66871
MG1962 - what can Labor do now to get back into office? if Howard does fight the election next year, and Costello lets him, is Kim Beazley able to get Labor into some sort of shape to take him on? Watching Latham, I thought he had a great chance of getting it in 2004 - isn't Beazley a bit 'old hat'? |
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MG1962
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| Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Quote: MG1962 - what can Labor do now to get back into office? if Howard does fight the election next year, and Costello lets him, is Kim Beazley able to get Labor into some sort of shape to take him on? Watching Latham, I thought he had a great chance of getting it in 2004 - isn't Beazley a bit 'old hat'?
In truth I dont know - The economy is traveling very well. And evidenced by the last election results, economic management is the nymber one issue for Australians
At the moment there doesn't seem to be any great leader in Labour. Phillip Rudd might be the man, but not sure. Kim is a great politican and Minister, but as the leader of the nation, he just doesn't seem to be able to sell the message.
On Latham OMG - what a whack job he turned out to be. Charles Manson with a suit would cover it. And that coming from someone who voted for him.
I really thought he was the real deal, and for once I am really glad to be on the loosing side of an election. |
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DSwain
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MG1962 wrote: Quote: MG1962 - what can Labor do now to get back into office? if Howard does fight the election next year, and Costello lets him, is Kim Beazley able to get Labor into some sort of shape to take him on? Watching Latham, I thought he had a great chance of getting it in 2004 - isn't Beazley a bit 'old hat'?
In truth I dont know - The economy is traveling very well. And evidenced by the last election results, economic management is the nymber one issue for Australians
At the moment there doesn't seem to be any great leader in Labour. Phillip Rudd might be the man, but not sure. Kim is a great politican and Minister, but as the leader of the nation, he just doesn't seem to be able to sell the message.
On Latham OMG - what a whack job he turned out to be. Charles Manson with a suit would cover it. And that coming from someone who voted for him.
I really thought he was the real deal, and for once I am really glad to be on the loosing side of an election.
Charles Manson in a suit? I love it! Well, from his diaries - I'd say you're bang on the money. I'm not a natural Labour supporter in UK or Australia - and I actually rather like and admire John Howard - but even I thought Latham looked good.
I think you Australians should be proud of the characters you've had and still have in your politics - while in Britain, it's gotten pretty stale. |
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Norbert
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, Sorry, Swain, hadn't checked recently... :!oops: ...woops...
good answers, all. |
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DSwain
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Norbert wrote: Sorry, Sorry, Swain, hadn't checked recently... :!oops: ...woops...
good answers, all.
No hard feelings, Norbert! |
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