ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel argues that price fixing offences should attract a criminal penalty, being a “form of theft and little different from classes of corporate crime that already attract criminal sentences”. It seems that the majority of Australian agree, writes Jonathan Green.
Respondents were asked
Crikey! New Idea readers worry Bindi might Britney
The wilful ruin of Bindi Irwin continues unchecked. And it’s not just Germaine Greer, myself and healthcare professionals who are vexed. Readers of New Idea are sweating too.
Doctor, you’re not in trouble: Morgan Poll
A good Christian like Kevin Andrews no doubt doesn’t swear. Instead, he’ll no doubt be saying “Goodness gracious me” with the news that almost half of all Australian electors believe Dr Mohamed Haneef should be able to return from India.
Bias and content: what do we think of the media?
We’re not impressed with our media, or so it seems. Only 17% of Australians aged 14 and over — down 1% since August 2004 — think the media is doing a good job “covering elections and controversial topics without bias”, new Roy Morgan research has found.
