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    Re: The place of private healthcare

    For those relying on Iron's initial post, here's a reasonable article that outlines the intentions of the ACT Government and opposition to the transaction from Catholic circles - Gallagher, Pell row...
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    Re: The place of private healthcare

    Ah, no.

    The insulation program is a part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, and as the Government has stated:


    Source (see bottom of page).

    In any event, any and all Government...
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    Re: The place of private healthcare

    The ACT government has publicly claimed that the purchase will properly integrate Calvary hospital into the wider health system, allowing better (and streamlined) planning of health resources across...
  4. What should define a successful minor party?

    Is it a willingness to negotiate (effective outcomes) or is it long term parliamentary survival (electoral outcomes)?

    Reason for thread - Australian Democrats: The passing of an era.
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    Re: A win for fathers?

    In a disturbing way, it's almost comforting to know that Serius still hates women. I guess that some things will never change.
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    Poll: Re: Where do you stand?

    A little to the right...
  7. Thread: Happiness

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    Re: Happiness

    OK



    Yes, provided that said policies are inclusive and, on balance, do not create further social dislocation through prioritising certain 'paths' to happiness (sport, for instance).

    I don't...
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    $300 monitors

    I were to buy one of the many $300 22" widescreen monitors currently on the market, which brand should I buy? LG, Benq, Viewsonic, etc.?

    I'm aware of the colour, construction and dead pixel issues...
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    Whatever happened to The Age?

    Once a reasonable paper with a clear centre-left editorial line, but now it's the Spencer Street Soviet all the way, hey.

    That's about it. Anyone else?
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    Re: The Official Football Thread 08/09

    $60 to watch a reserve grade Australia play Kuwait. What an investment.
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    Important: Re: What do you think of Kevin Rudd as PM of AUST?

    Insightful.
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    Poll: Re: 2008 Presidential Election - Obama v McCain

    As an outsider I would have liked to have seen Hillary Clinton take the Democratic nomination, but that was probably expecting too much.

    Back on topic... I'm not fussed, to tell the truth....
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    Re: Nicola Roxon is a disgraceful fucking wowser

    Quite hard for some.
  14. Re: take action in protecting environment or else

    Actually, the recent increase in shark numbers is a result of cleaner coastal waters and new and improved management practices that protect sharks and other marine creatures.

    Climage Change is a...
  15. Re: Permanent Resident not Eligible for Hecs/CSP?

    Quite a few of 'us*' do that, too.

    *Australian citizens.
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    Re: Rudd Government to censor internet

    In all fairness to Mr Rudd, this has been a part of Labor's policy platform since March 2006.



    It was Labor, but back in 2005 many Liberals were (and probably still are) in favour of such a...
  17. Poll: Re: 2007 Federal Election - Coalition or Labor/Howard or Rudd?

    Though not as bad as the Coalition's interest rates pledge in 2004, the ALP did create the impression that it would take steps to 'address' the essential costs of living. That they would address such...
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    Re: The Discworld

    Terry Pratchett's Hogfather - this Sunday and Monday on Channel 7.
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    Re: The Discworld

    I've got Alzheimer's: Terry Pratchett



    Unseen Academicals, a tale that should involve Rincewind and the Luggage... Such a tale woud be a fitting end to the series, but here's to hoping that Mr...
  20. Thread: GJ Award???

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    Re: GJ Award???

    Late, I know, but oh well.

    TOSFRI PTY LTD T/AS GLORIA JEANS COFFEE AGREEMENT 2005

    ps, google/whatever search string - gloria jeans award agreement.
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    Re: Brendan Nelson new Opposition Leader

    I don't disagree, and I believe that the Howard Government's refusal to confront the fact that it's actions were based on poor and faulty intelligence was and will always be much like a slap to the...
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    Re: Brendan Nelson new Opposition Leader

    Parry and retaliatory slash noted, Iron, however, it would be best to remember that Labor's argument was based on the need for the issue to be dealt with by the UN, not the matter of intelligence and...
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    Re: Brendan Nelson new Opposition Leader

    Neb, note the date of the article/transcript listed as footnote 14.

    Edit: In my previous post I should have said the invasion and to a lesser extent the war that followed, but my point still...
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    Re: Brendan Nelson new Opposition Leader

    Re-writing History, Iron? If my memory serves, the ALP supported the war (with reservations) and none more so than Kevin Rudd.
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    Reproductive donor laws in NSW

    Donors could get right to direct sperm, eggs


    Discriminatory donor bill protects children: Iemma
    Sperm donor bill 'institutionalises bigotry'
    Claims NSW reproductive donor laws discriminatory
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