The ‘Yes’ vote lost the referendum on retail trading hours despite early polling indicating 70 per cent public backing, a supportive premier and a big budget for its campaign. Jane McNamara reports on what caused the public to vote ‘No’.
08/03/2005 - 21:00
History shows the ‘Yes’ vote had no chance
08/03/2005 - 21:00
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