Re: FreightCorp Privatisation Inquiry

["Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au>]

"robson" <robson@cia.com.au> wrote in message
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> This may be of interest ....
>
> In Sat Oct 21, 2000 SMH on page 31 there is an advert for the:
>
> NSW Legislative Council Standing Committee Inquiry into the
> privatisation of FreightCorp.
>
> Written submissions are being invited from the people and
> organisations. The closing date is 3 November 2000.
>
> Refer to http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au and click on the
> Privatisation of FreightCorp link in the right hand column.
>
> Public hearings will be conducted from the week commencing Monday, 6
> November 2000.

The backbenchers are trying to shut the stable door after the train has
bolted. They're worried about votes in country areas. Caucus has already made
the decision.