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Bob Brown resigns as Greens leader and Senator

Posted on April 13, 2012 by kwc

Judith Ireland & Jessica Wright Sydney Morning Herald Bob Brown has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens. He will also resign from the Senate. Senator Brown made the shock announcement to his Greens Party colleagues this morning. Advertisement: Story … Continue reading →

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Australia seeks world backing on tobacco legal fight

Posted on October 7, 2011 by kwc

Source: Reuters Australia is confident the world’s toughest anti-tobacco laws will soon pass parliament, but the government warned on Thursday that the anti-smoking fight was not over and urged other nations to reject a possible WTO challenge backed by big … Continue reading →