The Battle for Australia

<p>Born in the Middle East Gregorian's desire for acceptance in Australia is thwarted by the old boys' network epitomised by John Sinclair. Determined to succeed Gregorian is bribed into undertaking a political career backed by a terrorist organisation.</p> <p>Australia is seen as a soft target for take-over by this organisastion. Initial acts of destabilisation occur in Sydney and Melbourne leaving the authorities jittery. Finally Parliament House is stormed; all Parliamentarians are taken hostage and imprisoned; they will be killed if any rescue is mounted.</p> <p>Gregorian becomes Prime Minister. The new government is able to control the south-east corner of the continent and becomes accepted through its nationalisation of the banks and the abolition of income tax.</p> <p>A rescue attempt led by John Sinclair fails and Sinclair's wife formerly Gregorian's lover is taken hostage.</p> <p>A second rescue attempt led by Sinclair is mounted under the direction of a foreign power but all the hostages are slaughtered.</p>