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Independents' Day Clears Way For Telstra Sell-off

6 December 1996

One third of Australia's telecommunications giant, Telstra, is set to be sold next year following the decision of two Independent Senators yesterday to support the Federal Government's ambition to raise at least $8 billion from the partial privatisation. Wooed by a $350 million package for jobs a.. read full story

Independent Wins Telstra Sale Deal

5 December 1996

Canberra The Federal Government has endorsed measures protecting jobs and services in Tasmania as part of its bid to secure the support of the independent Senator Brian Harradine for the partial sale of Telstra. The guarantees, which would be incorporated in Telstra's business plan, would ens.. read full story

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