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What I have read about this so far is that it was about domestic policy, not foreign policy.  Of course, the MSM will spin it otherwise.

What I have read so far indicates that Aussies were pissed that Howard not pushing harder on domestic issues, and an undercurrent involving Muslims and other foreign influences interfering with local issues. Problems between Australia and the Solomon Islands and Malaysia stand out in this election, also.

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And some more symbolism: after 11 years of keeping the brakes on, Australians released the brakes and is rolling once more towards socialism. 

2Hotel9: You got my interest, about this Muslim undercurrent and difficulties with the Solomon Islands, can you point me to anywhere I can get some further informaition?

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The primary cause of Howard’s demise was rising mortage interest rates.  Like elsewhere, Oz has a “war is not the answer” contigent, but that was never Howard’s problem.  Kyoto was and is a non-issue, despite the fact that Rudd and his bunch made every effort to tie so-called climate change to Australia’s prolonged draught.

The fact that Australia is headed in the opposite direction from France and Germany would seem to confirm that Howard’s problem is domestic.

I believe most Amerians,other than Harry Reid and Nancy Palosi would view this development as rather sad.  John Howard was a good, reliable friend; Rudd is neither.

T, I read several news sources from the Pacific Rim. This is a good all around source. Yomuiriis also good, though you may have to hit the English Trans button each time you go there. And The Aussie is the paper of record, though a bit left as far as I am concerned.

Tuna hit a couple of the major points. And Aboriginal Affairs is a major sticking point for all parties in Aussie politics.

Hope that helps, and I can work you up a more general news source list if you need it.

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wanted a fresh face

that and his anti-union industrial relations laws but not much will change even IR laws

Thanks 2Hotel9, that first one is exactly what I was looking for.  One should be good enough, I can only absorb just so much

I also write on http://www.combateffective.us
Where dissent is encouraged - But the amoral
liberal collective appeasement mindset is not