I think it is just stupid economics for a government to approach economic management from a strand of thinking regarding unions as enemies.
– Bob Hawke
My point was that the war was intrinsically wrong, and as a result of our participation we haven't improved Australia's security but created a greater danger at home and abroad.
– Bob Hawke
The Chinese are definitely concerned about the tendency of this Australian government to align itself with the United States.
– Bob Hawke
The things which are most important don't always scream the loudest.
– Bob Hawke
There is no doubt that this government and this country are benefiting from the reforms that we brought in the 1980s, and that couldn't have been done without the co-operation of the trade union movement.
– Bob Hawke
Unless and until something concrete is done about addressing the Israeli-Palestinian issue you won't get a real start on the war against terrorism.