ACT strike continues as unions press demands
An ACT wide labour dispute shows no sign of ending as unions including FEDFA AWL TWU and F ederal Metalworkers hold meetings and threaten further action. They report no employer offers yet and plan to pursue cases before the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission.
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Staal Sy Ey
Winkling Workers Industrial Union
Austition Burktine and Constonhon Workers Union
Shellaby
Alime
Coltiials
FEDPA
Teaves Oole Fed
Snark
NSW Electorates and Elections Amendment Bill
The State Government moved a rushed urgency motion to suspend Standing Orders and fast track the bill through all three stages. Minister Willis moved the motion, supported by government members, with a division showing broad backing. The bill, titled Electorates and Elections (Amendment), aims to slow electoral processes and adjust district boundaries.
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Sydney
Lonigham
Nsw
Willis
Uhsit
Aigeller
Taperey
British liner crash near Basle kills 106 tourists
A British charter air liner carrying 139 passengers crashed on a Basle boulevard beside a canal. Police said 106 people were killed and several survived unhurt. The accident happened just after seven in the evening. details from Associated Press.
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Basle
Vam
Baste
Ina Bliavard
Associated Press
Croats issue sparks house debate on terrorism and ASIO
The document tabled in Parliament reveals Gorton’s past objections to a strong Liberal-Country Party government statement on Croatian terrorism. Prime Minister Whitlam referenced Gorton’s stance while defending Senator Murphy and ASIO coordination with police and foreign affairs. Details include press concerns, director-general appointment terms, and Yugoslav representations to Canberra.
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Gorton
Liberal-Country Party
AIT Yst
My Gorton
Murphy
House of Representatives
Afr Gorton
ASIO
ASSO
Commonwealth Police
Department of Foreign Affairs
Sing
Petrov
Greenwood
McMahon
Department of Foreign Adtairs
Department of Immigratien
Barbour
Australia Debates Confidence Motion Over Murphy Case
The House discusses the censure of Senator Murphy over ASIO affairs and the past government’s handling. Prime Minister and opposition clash as MPs seek inquiries, with calls to examine documents and prior actions on terrorism and information exchange.
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Murphy
Senate
Me Whitham
Peerle
Special Premiers Meeting Called and Inquiries Noted
The government declined yesterday to call a special Premiers Conference to discuss inflation. An inquiry into the ACT leasehold tenure system was announced, drawing criticism from a correspondent. Australia’s military equipment aid to Indonesia is linked to broader efforts to modernize the region’s defenses.
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Indonesia
Australia
Indoinesia
Canberra Times
Defence and Aviation
Frank Craton
Pee Pols
West Indies clash in fourth test amid captaincy turmoil
Fragmentary cricket note reports Rohan Kandell stepping into controversy as West Indies face a fourth Test against Nusting in Guyana. The jumble mentions entertainment, law, votes, and classifieds, with no clear match details beyond the Test context.
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West Indies
Rohan Kandel
Nusting
Guyana
ACT senators and Territory representation approved by Cabinet
Cabinet approves legislation for ACT and Northern Territory Senate representation and an additional ACT seat in the House. Four territory senators would have state-level powers. First Territory senators’ term runs to the expiry of the House, with election timing aligned to House terms. ACT electors to be divided into two single-member electorates with Canberra voters central. Existing large ACT electorate of around 140k voters to be redefined. Legislation to be sent to Parliament for approval, then introduced after Eastern recess. The policy supports concurrent elections for both Houses. An amendment to the Constitution may be needed for existing Senate seats. PAIS press conference notes and page references accompany.
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Federal
Senate
Act
Northern Territory
House of Representatives
Daly
Territories
PAIS
Australia Readies Broad Freedom of Information Plan
The Australian Attorney General’s Department moves toward an FOI act modeled on the US law. If approved, most identifiable departmental documents will be public on request, with exemptions. ASIO data may be released under separate supervision but some material kept confidential. Individuals could access their own files, while privacy and collection rules may limit copies of others’ records.
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Attorney-General’s Department
Department
Atorney
Murphy
Public Service
Public Service Board
Australian Security Intel
Jim Spicelman
Aulhor
Australia
Capital Pit flag flown at half mast briefly yesterday
A Department of the Capital Territory spokesman said the flag on Capital Pit was flown at half mast for a short period yesterday during maintenance work on the flag pole by workers.
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Wis
Capital Territory
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