Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - Australia changes government; PM Howard loses seat

icarus · 11-24-2007, 04:30 AM

Final election results still coming in, but it is certain there will be a change in government in Australia. After 11 years in power, PM John Howard's Liberal coalition (right wing) has succumbed to Kevin Rudd's Labour Party (left wing) by a convincing margin.

Furthermore it appears that John Howard will lose his own seat in Sydney to former ABC journalist Maxine McKew, although the postal votes will probably make it uncertain until next week. Howard was the world leader most supportive and ideologically similar to US president George W. Bush.

Also noteworthy is that former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett will be the new Minister of Environment for Australia.

11-24-2007, 04:30 AM	#1
icarus Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Singapore Exp:	Australia changes government; PM Howard loses seat Final election results still coming in, but it is certain there will be a change in government in Australia. After 11 years in power, PM John Howard's Liberal coalition (right wing) has succumbed to Kevin Rudd's Labour Party (left wing) by a convincing margin. Furthermore it appears that John Howard will lose his own seat in Sydney to former ABC journalist Maxine McKew, although the postal votes will probably make it uncertain until next week. Howard was the world leader most supportive and ideologically similar to US president George W. Bush. Also noteworthy is that former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett will be the new Minister of Environment for Australia. __________________ Shot down in Flames!