Government Dealings

Australia Takes On Terrorism

Date: October 10th, 2005 | 1 comment

In a new videotape Al-Qaeda threatens Australia and warns of impending attacks on Melbourne. Although some experts believe the tape is not to be taken seriously, and was issued to coincide with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The videotape comes days after the Australian government announced new anti-terrorism programs which include laws [read more]

Terrorist alert at 2006 Commonwealth Games

Date: September 15th, 2005 | 2 comments

More terrorist-happy events to deal with - the 2006 Commonwealth Games are sure to be surrounded with high security. Interestingly enough, of all the attendants, Welsh athletes are the ones supposedly in the most danger. Terrorist alert at 2006 Commonwe [read more]

Anti-Americanism bad: Treasurer

Date: August 31st, 2005 | No Comments

Why the hell is this guy talking about anti-Americanism in the first place? Treasurer Peter Costello claims that Australian school children are learning anti-America attitudes from their left-leaning teachers, who, he assumes, have the same viewpoints as they did when he attended university in the 1970s. Huh? Sorry crazy man, you’re taking [read more]

Australia to fund students who miss out in rush

Date: September 19th, 2005 | No Comments

UK students who are unable to gain a place in the school of their choice will soon be lured to Down Under alternatives who offer similar programming at less expensive or equal prices. With student bodies already comprised of one-fourth international students, scholarships are sure to draw even more overseas scholars who are viewed [read more]

Immigration Dept may be sued over woman’s death

Date: September 12th, 2005 | No Comments

More bad news for the f-ed up Immigration Department as it may be sued over woman’s death after doctors said she was too fragile to travel. Of course, people are calling for the resignation of the head honcho - and who can blame them? For more on the story, read this Lateline piece. [read more]

Aussie diaspora ‘neglected resource’

Date: August 25th, 2005 | No Comments

Aussies overseas aren’t such a great thing, according to a government official. The opposition leader believes that the government should do more to lure back ‘gold collar’ workers. I think the government should be more lenient about letting in other ‘gold collar’ workers to replace them.
Aussie diaspora ‘neglected resou [read more]