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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1972

Page

2

Path to self government in New Guinea deepens coalition split

Pangu led National Coalition governs Papua New Guinea as Parliament opens. Somare’s fragile alliance weighs immediate self rule against national readiness, amid calls for gradual progress and preparation of political, social, and economic structures.

National Papua New Guinea United Party Australia New Guinea Pangu Party Michael Somare Social Democrats Free Democratic Europe Free Democrats Herr Brandt Berlin West Germany Bundestag

WA appoints ombudsman in Eastern Australia

Premier Tonkin announced Sa year-old Oliver Dixon as Australia’s first ombudsman after interviewing four candidates from 75 applicants. Dixon, Crown Prosecutor for four years, will lead the Parliamentary Commission for Administrative Investigations with a simple filing system and swift action on genuine bone-file complaints.

Estern Australia Tonkin Mr Oliver Dixon Dixon Australia Parlliamentary Commission M. Dixon

Ombudsman role debated amid bureaucracy and politics

A draft argues the ombudsman can bridge gaps between courts and Parliament, aiding citizens baffled by bureaucracy. It notes concerns over private business complaints and recounts Sir Guy Powles visit to Perth as New Zealand’s ombudsman. The piece discusses public trust, access to MPs, and evolving acceptance of the ombudsman’s function.

Dixon Liberal-Country Party New Zealand Sir Guy Powles Perth Tonkin

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