Howard, Crean fail to agree on terrorism laws
Comment: While both sides posture before the public on who is more committed to stronger secret police powers, neither will take genuine steps to combat terrorism and reduce the exposure of Australians to risk. Foreign policy in regard to the Middle East urgently needs to be changed and clarified. The first step is to withdraw from the American attack on Iraq and withdraw with apology the foolish remarks on Australia's "first strike" policy.

Howard, Crean fail to agree on terrorism laws
Comment: While both sides posture before the public on who is more committed to stronger secret police powers, neither will take genuine steps to combat terrorism and reduce the exposure of Australians to risk. Foreign policy in regard to the Middle East urgently needs to be changed and clarified. The first step is to withdraw from the American attack on Iraq and withdraw with apology the foolish remarks on Australia's "first strike" policy.