The document discusses Rupert Murdoch's influence over Australian politics through his media empire, noting that the candidates he supported won the elections in 1974, 1996, 2007, and 2013. It suggests that after the close 2010 election where Murdoch only partially supported Abbott, Murdoch intervened directly, potentially influencing the outcome. Several links are provided related to Murdoch's power and media ownership in Australia.
Media has massive influence, and as we enter our industries we can see this
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Approx. 70% of newspaper circulation (not ownership)
Approx. 40% of newspaper marketshare
In the space of 10 years, has a reputation for a ruthless businessman
Rupert wanted reparations
In mining
London representative
Rupert wanted reparations
In mining
London representative
Australian murdoch influenced elections
Phone hacking occurs in-between Gillard/rudd deposement
NBN
Papers no longer make money
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1 Repeal the carbon tax, and don't replace it. It will be one thing to remove the burden of the carbon tax from the Australian economy. But if it is just replaced by another costly scheme, most of the benefits will be undone.
2 Abolish the Department of Climate Change
3 Abolish the Clean Energy Fund
4 Repeal Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act
9 Abolish the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
22 Introduce voluntary voting
53 Repeal the Fair Work Act
