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Frank, I can't follow your GST argument. The ALP haven't had the GST as policy since the early 80s when Bob Ork canned it, primarily due to polling concerns. The ALP won the unwinnable election in 93 by running against it. They ran against it in 99. Howard ran for it. I think its pretty black and white which party stood for the GST.
Whether or not QF has a monopoly in Oz (which they don't) means stuff all on the world stage. I believe Dixon's point is that if QF is to compete globally then they must have no restrictions on their ability to raise capital globally.
The ACCC is hardly a toothless tiger. Ask Mayne or any other company that has gone through the ringer with Fells et al. Ask most people in business what they think about the ACCC and you'll get a fairly animated response. If the ACCC was business friendly would the ACCI openly campaign against it?
Whatever conspiracy theories you have about Howard, the fact remains that he didn't back Dixon's call. If he was in bed with QF he would have.
Whether or not QF has a monopoly in Oz (which they don't) means stuff all on the world stage. I believe Dixon's point is that if QF is to compete globally then they must have no restrictions on their ability to raise capital globally.
The ACCC is hardly a toothless tiger. Ask Mayne or any other company that has gone through the ringer with Fells et al. Ask most people in business what they think about the ACCC and you'll get a fairly animated response. If the ACCC was business friendly would the ACCI openly campaign against it?
Whatever conspiracy theories you have about Howard, the fact remains that he didn't back Dixon's call. If he was in bed with QF he would have.
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Come off it, conspiracy theory? just take a look at the guy and what he's done and the advice he's got from who and attitude of the idiot towards Australian people. The guy is an embarrasment around the world. And it is a well known fact in Canberra as to how far up the coight he is with Not only Dixon, but I believe Margaret Jackson as well.
There is enough evidence around on the guys ways and means. All you have to do is ask staff in his own department.
I'm not having a go directly at you Bitter Balance, but the guy is there by default.
There is enough evidence around on the guys ways and means. All you have to do is ask staff in his own department.
I'm not having a go directly at you Bitter Balance, but the guy is there by default.
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Frank, well you need to give me some names to talk to then. Mostly the only people I hear the QF stuff from is ex AN staff who think Howard should have saved the company. My point is, I don't care whether you think he has his head up anyone's arse, his actions do not support the view that he is in bed with QF. It doesn't really matter what side of politics you are on, or whether you think Howard is an idiot etc.
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Thats understandable from the ex AN staff. His entire actions publically probably don't give weight to his collusion, but why don't you ask Max Moore-Wilton. I think in the public service they have to keep memo's etc for a period of 7 years. Stuff is attainable under the freedom of info act.
The department of PM and C is the melting pot for the governemts decisions. thtas where it's all kept.
A good investigative journo would do well in getting the required stuff. in particular about the meeting/dinner at the lobby in Canberra one fatefull night mid 2001 with Max Moore-Wilton, QF staff and Howard henchmen.
The department of PM and C is the melting pot for the governemts decisions. thtas where it's all kept.
A good investigative journo would do well in getting the required stuff. in particular about the meeting/dinner at the lobby in Canberra one fatefull night mid 2001 with Max Moore-Wilton, QF staff and Howard henchmen.
