Australia govt impasse ends – answers

By Berni | September 7, 2010

true/false

  1. The title of this piece suggests that there has been a deadlock. T: impasse
  2. An election decision was finally made two weeks ago. F: they have waited for 2 weeks, the decision was made Tuesday (today)
  3. The Labour party will form the next government. T: under Julia Gillard
  4. The Labour government will save the Australian people. F: will serve the Australian people
  5. Two MPs want independence. F: these are independent MPs i.e. not affiliated to a political party
  6. These two MPs did not offer their support unconditionally. T: they gave their support with ‘caution and conditions’
  7. The election was held on August 1st. F: August 21st
  8. The result of the election gave Labour just a one point lead. T: 75 vs 74
  9. A third independent MP also supported Labour. F: he supported the opposition
  10. The election results still have to be finalised. T: by the Australian Electoral Commission

 

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