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Apology to Australian Aborigines
By: Adair Jones
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issues an apology to the 'stolen generation', those Indigenous Australians affected by the misguided policies of previous governments more...
Howard Proves He's Yesterday's Man
By: Robert Seccombe
By refusing to be attend the apology to the Stolen Generations, John Howard is reminding Australia why they voted him out of office and damaging his own legacy. more...
Peter Costello: Australia's PM?
By: Robert Seccombe
Always a runner-up in politics, Peter Costello could still prove the doubters wrong and become Prime Minister of Australia - if he's prepared to do what it takes. more...
Deal May Influence NZ Election
By: Brenda Ann Burke
A deal between the New Zealand government and East Coast group Ngati Porou protecting customary rights on the foreshore and seabed is announced in election year. more...
Australia's Egalitarian Honours
By: Robert Seccombe
The current honours system reflects the national culture by rewarding achievements and service in a down-to-earth, relaxed way. Why turn it into a class struggle? more...
Australia's Opposition Opportunity
By: Robert Seccombe
It's hard to see, but the conditions are right for the Liberal-National Coalition parties to defeat incumbent Labor governments state elections in all over Australia. more...