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1. SOME CONSEQUENCES OF THE DEPRESSION.

Author

GOLLAN, ROBIN

Subjects
FULL employment policies, AUSTRALIAN economy, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, GREAT Depression, 1929-1939, HISTORY of political parties, ECONOMIC policy
Abstract

The article discusses the effect of the Great Depression on employment policy and labor politics in Australia through the 1960s. The psychological effect of high rates of unemployment in the 1930s is discussed, as are policies of full employment, influenced by Keynsian economics, that prevailed in Australia after World War II. In particular, the government's White Paper on Full Employment, published in 1945, is discussed, as are the political reactions of labor unions and the Australian Labor Party.

Published
1969
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2. Country Report: Australia.

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN economy, 1945-, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, GROSS domestic product, AUSTRALIAN dollar
Abstract

The article offers information on the economic and political condition in Australia and offers an outlook for 2008-2009. In politics, the Labor Party appears to be leading in the opinion polls as the general election is approaching which is expected to be held in October 2007. Labor Leader Kevin Rudd criticizes Prime Minister John Howard on several issues. On the economics side, annual gross domestic product growth is estimated to have reached 3.6% in 2007. The Australian dollar has depreciated due to a turmoil in global credit markets.

Published
2007

3. SENSE & SENSIBILITY.

Author

VAN TIGGELEN, JOHN

Subjects
PUBLIC officers, PRACTICAL politics, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-
Abstract

The article focuses on the life and works of Deputy Leader of the Labor Party Tanya Plibersek in Australia. It chronicles the development of Plibersek's awareness and passion in politics and provides brief overview her personal background. It also mentions Plibersek's involvement in politics and her significant contribution in the government that earned her several recognitions.

Published
2014

4. The political scene.

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, POLITICAL opposition, ELECTIONS, POLICY sciences
Abstract

The article reports on political conditions in Australia as of January 2011. The ruling Labor Party has been having a problem with policymaking as it is operating a minority government. The opposition Liberal-National coalition obtained a surprise win in the Victoria state election on November 27, 2010, gathering 44.8% of the votes. INSET: Democracy index: Australia.

Published
2011

5. The Liberals' Plan B.

Author

MACCALLUM, MUNGO

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, PRIME ministers
Abstract

The article focuses on the author's views about the plan of the Liberal Party following the election of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of the Labor Party. The possibility of ousting Rudd by Liberal Party leader Tony Abbott is highlighted. The ideology of former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating is outlined which claims that changing the leader would change the political system.

Published
2013

6. The political scene.

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, PRIME ministers, PUBLIC opinion, BUDGET, EMPLOYEE stock options
Abstract

The article presents an update on the political sector of Australia. It discusses how the warnings issued by the Labor Party government of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd regarding the budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 have weakened public confidence in the government. The complaints from unions have forced the government to cancel its plan to tax employee share schemes. It relates the status of the Labor Party, according to surveys of voting intention.

Published
2009