I'll second that ttbn, I put a request into GY, censorship never, but advertisers can PO.

He'll gone by the morrow. Say what you like about our Graham, he's vigilant against spammers.

As for free trade agreements, no argument from me ttbn, they don't protect ordinary Australians, only serving the interests of big business. Labor's opposition to FTA's was lukewarm at best, not surprisingly Labor failed to speak out for their own constituency. Begs the question, was Labor got at on the issue.

The Greens have this statement as part of their official policy;

"International trade can be a force for good. Open and transparent trade relations help breed trust between nations, which can help bring about a more peaceful and prosperous world. Multilateral trade deals can also be used to promote environmental sustainability, improve human rights and provide a decent standard of living for all.
Unfortunately, recent trade deals have not supported these aims and are instead giving corporate interests priority. The Turnbull Government is trumpeting the fact that they have managed to finalise a batch of trade deals. But ceding power to multinationals is not something to be proud of."

Paul1405 - Quote "International trade can be a force for good."

I disagree for thousands of years people & companies traded with others
without the need for International trade agreements and for a long time without Government interference, they are there to protect big business not you or me.

If they are a force for good or for the people why are so many totally secret until signed.

Check on the last on TPP something like that, even most American politician were not allowed to see what was in it, the ones who did were not allowed to make any notes or copy it in any way.

Phil, the quote "International trade can be a force for good" does not imply support for any kind of formal FTA. In Australia's case international trade is essential. No sane person would advocate no trade what so ever, that would be ridiculous. What the Greens policy is, is support for a level playing field.
Secretly negotiated deals by our own government have been questioned as to whose interest is being served. Not the peoples that's for sure, more likely the interests of the Coalitions number one supporter, Big Business. Labor's "opposition" to these secret deals was weak kneed at best, and I question their motives as well, asking "was Labor got at on the issue".

Free trade has lifted most of the world out of poverty and established a standard of living for Australians that could only be dreamt of 50 years ago. All the fear-mongering of the left has been shown up as complete bollocks as none of it has come to pass.

10-year reviews are there to adapt to changes in the world economy, and 5 yr reviews would be a complete waste of time other than act as a soapbox for vested interests.