Greg BarnsGreg Barns is an Australian writer and political commentator who has previously advised Australian governments on policy. WHEN John Howard and the state premiers sit down to discuss Australia's anti-terrorism laws next month, one of the items on the agenda will be giving security agencies the power to detain terrorism suspects for up to three months without charge.
Read more... When Prime Minister Paul Martin announced the appointment of Michaëlle Jean as Canada’s new governor-general last week, he proffered the view that Ms. Jean’s ‘story’ reminds Canadians that theirs is “a nation of equality of opportunity.” What a pity that the institution Ms. Jean has been chosen to represent, the British monarchy, is the antithesis of such a value.
Read more... China's ambassador to Australia, Fu Ying , is fast gaining a status as the best-known foreign diplomat in this part of the world. She is articulate, media-savvy and unafraid of jumping into controversial issues when the need arises. Last week, Ms Fu waded into one of the most contentious political issues in Australia - uranium mining.
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