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Australian aid: in the national interest : Comments
By Tim O'Connor and Kate Wheen, published 17/2/2006The 'national interest' through which Australian aid is delivered ensures Aussie aid kowtows to the interests of business and politics.
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Whilst individual 'dole bludgers' are given great scrutiny, the elite corporate bludgers are excused for all sorts of serious misdemeanours, and if found out, pensioned off with a massive payout (e.g. the outgoing AWB CEO).
Aid could be a great tool for reducing terrorism, reducing poverty, reducing disease. This government sees it as just another way of paying its elite mates.