Published on October 21, 2010 by Technology Slice
National Broadband Network Faces Delays – Ms Gillard said any delay would hurt consumers and small businesses. “So we are urging the opposition today to not delay this bill,” she told reporters in Canberra. “Do not delay and cause extra days of higher prices and less choice, particularly for those Australians who live in our [...]
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Published on August 31, 2010 by Technology Slice
Labor Losing In Vote Count – Yesterday, as the independents converged on Canberra for formal talks, counting showed the Coalition edging ahead of Labor on the two-party-preferred count. By late last night, with more than 80 per cent counted, the Coalition was ahead by 1909 votes after the AEC removed eight seats from its two-party [...]
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Published on August 16, 2010 by Technology Slice
Tony Abbott Agrees To Economic Debate – Mr Abbott said he was prepared to take part in a half-hour debate on the ABC tomorrow night, as long as the Prime Minister would agree to attend a community forum in Brisbane on Wednesday night. “I am more than happy to debate the economy,” Mr Abbott said. [...]
Tags: Academic Economists, Australian Economy, Club Liverpool, Community Forum, Courier Mail, Debate Challenge, Economic Debate, Emeritus Professor, Financial Management, Gillard, Lecturers, Mr Abbott, Opposition Leader, Political Reporter, recession, Signatories, Sky News, Tony Abbott, Uhlmann, University Of Western Sydney
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Published on August 2, 2010 by Technology Slice
Tony Abbott Does Not Want Second Debate – In an TV interview tonight, Ms Gillard said she’d be willing to have another debate with Mr Abbott. She’d previously rejected the opposition leader’s proposal for two more head-to-head contests. “I’d be happy to be in it,” she told the Seven Network. “I want it to be [...]
Tags: Australia, Canberra, Ceo, Contests, David Leckie, economy, Electorates, Faceless Men, Gillard, Liberal Leader, Lively Exchange, Mr Abbott, Opposition Leader, personality, Peter Costello, Prime Minister, Proposal, Seven Network, Tony Abbott, Tv Interview
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