Australian Prime Minister's popularity at all time low
{{date|July 5, 2005}}

According to recent polls, Australian Prime Minister [[w:John Howard|John Howard]]'s popularity has hit an all time low in response to his policies in industrial relations. This has combined with a backlash against Treasurer [[w:Peter Costello]], after he said in an interview on ''[[w:Lateline (news)|Lateline]]'' that religious teachings caused children "only a little harm". This comment followed a media stunt at a major church where Mr. Costello was attempting to capture the "Religious Right" vote.

The Liberal party has hit back by calling the public reaction "Labor propaganda". 

== Sources ==

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*{{source|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200507/s1407217.htm

|title=We must tread carefully: Anderson

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According to recent polls, Australian Prime Minister John Howard's popularity has hit an all time low in response to his policies in industrial relations. This has combined with a backlash against Treasurer w:Peter Costello, after he said in an interview on Lateline that religious teachings caused children "only a little harm". This comment followed a media stunt at a major church where Mr. Costello was attempting to capture the "Religious Right" vote.

The Liberal party has hit back by calling the public reaction "Labor propaganda". 


title=Govt blames unions for poll plunge


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pub=ABC News Online


date=July 5, 2005}} 

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