Latham's FTA Furphy

First Published: The Advertiser Tuesday, August 10, 2004

Why does Federal Labour persist in scare campaigns that impact the most disadvantaged in our community?

Last election Labour told us the GST would destroy the economy. The economy has never been healthier despite drought, Asian recessions, rising oil prices and SARS.

This election Labour tells us the price of generic medicines will increase because of the FTA with America? The leading Australian generic manufacturers have all said this is a complete furphy.

Canada has retained their cheaper generic medicines after years of FTA with their US neighbour. Even the Labour state premiers see that the FTA has long term benefits for Australia. It is time for Latham to consider Australian interests ahead of his election hopes and move on.

Additional comment February 21, 2005 - The stuggle to obtain low cost prescription medications continues in USA see: http://www.drugstorebestbuys.info/psp-archive/affil-011.htm .