The spokesperson refused to comment when asked if he thought foreign governments where trying to influence the outcome of the next Australian Federal election. It is clear the Howard Government is fearful of being slaughtered in the election and can not afford to put a foot wrong. Backbenchers are nervous and the Government is trying to quarantine them from all other politicians to stop the spread of the disease. So many government members have already been wiped out in State elections that the Federal government believes the situation is now under control. We have put our foot in it with the GST and the BAS and petrol prices.
Strict controls have to be put into place to protect the Australian public.
Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid blamed One Nation for the current political crisis that has prevented him from making an historic visit Australia next month. Although he appeared to contradict himself as he mumbled through another interview. I would like to achieve only one thing, that is the understanding between us and the Australians that stupidity is not only limited to one or other government. We will take our case to the UN if we have to. Wahid went on to express concern about Pauline Hanson's rise in popularity after the controversial One Nation leader slammed the Federal government for providing aid to Indonesia.