Mr. Abbey also suggested that the launching might be delayed, as often happens.
Experts have described the usually conservative AU's appeal for the final results to be delayed as "incredible".
Shares in the Autonomy Corporation fell 7percentt on concerns that orders for its information management software would be delayed as large corporations cut back on spending.
Some believe AZT should be given as soon as a patient knows he is infected, so that the onset of AIDS can be delayed as long as possible.
And because the reaction may be delayed as much as two weeks from the time of contact, it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of a rash.
An important point yet to be clarified is whether the decision also means that contracts in social welfare law (SWL), also due to start on 14 October, should be delayed as well.
Altering a long-held policy, federal health officials are now recommending that treatment for the AIDS virus be delayed as long as possible for people without symptoms because of increased concerns over toxic effects of the therapies.
Opponents of the fare increase conceded the severity of the authority's financial problems, but seized upon the projected surplus to argue that the fare rise should be delayed as long as possible.
"It definitely shows the path towards decommissioning will be very difficult, and the time frame to start taking out the fuel in 2021 will most likely be delayed as more investigations will be necessary," Ban said.
Oh, and Splinter Cell: Conviction will be delayed as well.
Diagnosis can be delayed as long as 22 months in some instances [2].
