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    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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    $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 that tend to plague these cheap monitors, but I'm looking to maximise my $300, not blow a $500+...
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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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    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 What are your thoughts on the matter of reproductive donors (men and women) being able to...
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    An article about... Huh? What?

    Nearly half of Aussie adults lack basic reading skills Surprising.
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    The Discworld

    The other threads are quite old, so here's a new one. In December Terry Pratchett's Hogfather, a live-action television adaptation of the Hogfather novel, will be released on dvd in a region 4 format. Given that it seems unlikley that it will be screened here in Australia on free-to-air tv, I...
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    The Wheel of Time

    The only thread dedicated to this series last received a reply back in 2005, so it's fair to say that it's time for a new thread. I often read half-joking remarks regarding the length of the series and the hope that the author would live to see it through, but I'm sure that the people who...
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    Petitions - can they change the world?

    Petitions – can they change the world? We all know that a local issue can be resolved or brought to a head with a petition, but is that the case with issues played out on the national and/or international stage? Do such petitions carry any weight or are they more about giving people the...
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    Farmers and the land

    Thread three of three - Drought package encourages farmers to stay on the land Farmers reject criticism of drought management techniques Most farms remain viable: Vaile It stands to reason that the Nationals will fight to ensure that all farmers who wish to remain on the land may...
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    Bias and 'our' ABC

    Thread two of three - Mark Scott: Getting serious about any bias New ABC boss vows no more bias ABC introduces new editorial guidelines Censorship fear on new ABC rules (This report isn't entirely accurate - as the AM report states, "Satire and comedy programs are exempt.") We all know...
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    A new party for the centre?

    An old article, but, given that I saved the link so that I could one day use it as a launching pad for a new discussion, I guess that I'd be best to throw it up now before I walk away. Thread one of three - I thought that an introduction of sorts would be in order, but the above article more...
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    Farewell.

    Change the lower north shore to being near a train line within a national park and the Chardonnay to tea and you'll have my life in 10 or so years (I would say 15-20, but the recent reports regarding infertility suggest that I'd be best to act sooner rather than later). I'd prefer something more...
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    Thai military stages coup

    Thai military stages coup Thai coup follows period of political crisis Coup leaders in Thailand call meeting at military headquarters Army chief takes reins of power in Thailand Fed Govt advises against travel to Thailand Coup necessary for Thai unity, General says
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    Citizenship - The Citizenship Testing Discussion Paper

    Andrew Robb: "Formal Citizenship Test" discussion paper released. Citizenship Testing Discussion Paper SMH: Australian citizenship discussion paper What do you have to say about the four key issues? It isn't necessary for anyone to read the discussion paper before replying (it would...
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    Scalping and the Internet

    Desperate cricket fans may be out for a duck: Cricket Australia cancels scalped tickets Cricket Australia cancels eBay tickets "The scalpers only became a problem once they started using internet auctions." Is this a reasonable statement or is Cricket Australia living in the past (120-odd...
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    News in Australia - choose (or name) your poison

    As the title says, choose your Australia-specific news medium/s of choice. Please note that by Australia specific I'm referring to institutions and media organisations within Australia, not just Australian content. If you would like to refer to foreign and/or global institutions and...
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    The 2006 Ernie Awards

    Sexism award not one to be proud of Tony Abbott is a popular man.
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    Question Time (2006)

    Insults fly in Question Time David Hawker is at it again.
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    Queensland State Election (9 September)

    Beattie calls his toughest election Qld poll date sparks candidates scramble It should be interesting. --- Queensland State Election 2006
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    Mid-air terror bomb plot foiled

    Mid-air terror bomb plot foiled Heathrow shut to incoming flights amid terrorism fears If you are going to speculate as to the identity of those associated with the plot, please be sure to present your thoughts as just that - speculation. Also, please don't waste my time by continuing on...
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