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Closing Comment HI All Back in Sept 30 I posted this thread with the following assessment below. Since then many have added their views and comments. So I thought it would be good to see how close we were to getting the feel of the electorate. From a review of my comment it was...

You are right Qaz. Interest rate rises linked to the economy are OK and a good thing. That is why I harp on about rate rises because IMO I see a strong economy out there. THe risk with Labour as I read id the return to Union power in wage barginnning. Some of the rights they seek si time...

Election too close to call: new poll Hi All As taken AFR today. Pretty much sums it up ATM. As for me I have lost track of all the promises. What it does indicate is both the Gov and Opposition must see the economy going well enough in the future to make all these promises. :confused...

Labour Tax Policy Hi All Having gone on about policy I feel obliged to post this report. Again the bits that matter (as I see it) are in bold for those who wish to skim. Peter 147 Labor ready to jump with tax promisesBy Louise Dodson, Chief Political Correspondent September 6, 2004...

Dear Glebe I agree and like L Plate, I also believe it is wrong that Costello in particular has been pushed to the side. The Age had a great article about an opportunity lost in not handing over the Costello in the last term. It is worth a read. The present Gov has gone to far...

What Latham says is making some sense. Here is the entire comment by Latham on rates, NG, etc. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/09/02/1093939029415.html It is worth reading. If you believe the talk which obviously will be proven with the policies then some of what he says is very,very...

Hi qazwsxbe Thank you also for posting. In reply, I actually, honestly have not decided yet. I was seeking to encourage debate so I can make my mind up. FYI I have voted in the past Libs in the House of Reps but Democrat in the Senate. I liked Meg Lee. She was honest enough to accept...

Hi Glebe Firstly thank you for posting. After two self posts I pretty much had decided no-one cared about this thread so I stopped adding. In reply, 1. Yes we do self fund something we do not use. But on the matter of roads rego goes to road maintenance and the weight of your car...

Liberals 1 Labour Nil Election Update Liberals 1 Labour Nil http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/08/30/1093717912062.html Tax or levy: Latham lost on difference August 30, 2004 - 4:12PM Opposition Leader Mark Latham today stumbled while trying to explain why Labor's plans to extend...

Hi All By now, most will have heard that October 9th is the day we all cast our votes. So far, the focus is as I expected. :) Liberals is basing their strategy on the economy and defense. :) Labour on vision, social equity and values. The trick for each party is to get their...