PM gives Family First preference

PM gives Family First preference
By Misha Schubert
Canberra
March 4, 2005

For an infant party with just one senator and no balance of power clout, Family First sure commands a lot of attention.

Prime Minister John Howard gave them almost 90 minutes of his time yesterday - and another hour with his top policy advisers - in a clear sign that Coalition heavyweights believe the fledgling political force has a potent future...