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• Andrew JACKSON: Senator Abetz is correct when he says that "unions do have a very important place in our community" However actions speak louder than words. The last Prime Minister whose legislation actually... (2 days, 11 hours ago)
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• Andrew JACKSON: Senator Madign's comments accurately reflect the traditional views of the DLP. THe DLP had strong links to the Captive Nations Council. In Queensland DLP Members were President (Harry Wright)... (2 days, 12 hours ago)
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• Robert Ashman: Why didn't the previous Coalition Government ensure that Telstra was providing adequate Mobile Phone coverage, before THEY sold it? (5 days, 22 hours ago)
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• Donna Connors: There is good reason for the public concern that is currently surrounding FASD in Australia. FASD are one of the most common preventable causes of birth defects and brain damage in children, and... (2 weeks, 6 days ago)
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• William Boeder: I note that Senator Abetz has stated he resigned his union membership with the benign Timber Communities Australia. I further note that he was in fact a very strong proponent of the Howard... (31 March 2013)
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• Shay Holmes: Thank goodness there is some one standing up for the majority of Australians who expect the reef to be preserved in as much a pristine area possible. (22 March 2013)
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• Mary Alderson: Keep up the good work, Julia. If the Libs can cluster around and support a non-event like Abbott when he was on the nose in the polls, the very least the ALP can do is stop turning to water at... (22 March 2013)
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• Mark Duffett: Finally, a politician with a balanced, informed view of CSG. (22 March 2013)
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• Shay Holmes: The Quinkan region should be protected from all industry and be included in heritage listing. The area should remain in the hands of local indigenous people. All mining projects should be... (20 March 2013)
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• Jim Gray: These media bills are designed to shut down anyone, like myself, who wishes to research and report about the Government on the Internet. This is purely an attempt by the Government to hide... (20 March 2013)
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