Senate inquiry to hear more ASIO evidence in migrant rights probe
The Senate inquiry into civil rights for Australian migrants will call more ASIO officers to testify. It seeks full details of Senator Murphy's March visits to ASIO's Melbourne and Canberra offices, following earlier testimony from ASIO Director General Peter Barbour. The committee plans also to call journalists on allegations raised on the TV program Feder al File.
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West Indies Edge AAP-Renter For Five In First Innings
West Indies batted first at Edgbaston as the home side posted a modest first innings total. The top order struggled but the lower middle order rallied to push past the 200 mark with a resilient stand before the close.
Secret group charge in Geelong hearings open
The inquiry heard that the Soviet Embassy formed an underground Comsomol group in Geelong with 800 to 1,000 Russian refugees. Arkady Morozov testified that Soviet officials supplied propaganda and that five Greek democracy activists faced citizenship issues, while Croatian-born Ivan Pavlovic described threats and a gun ownership claim amid a Canberra demonstration. The hearing adjourned for a 50-minute private session and will resume in Canberra on August 2.
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ACT lease reform eyed after land price concerns
The Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Enderby said he hopes to announce major changes to residential lease allocations in the ACT in the not too distant future. He declined to comment on whether the new system would keep any features of the current auction method blamed for rising lease prices. He aims to shield buyers from price drops and noted discussions in Perth with Western Australian authorities on land allocation systems. He described a refined idea of his own but did not disclose details.
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No cuts in ACT spending from Budget minister says
The ACT government will receive no expenditure cuts from the forthcoming Federal Budget according to the Capital Territory Minister Enderby. He stated he had been briefed with information from Budget discussions and indicated no reductions in ACT spending.
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Doctors' fees frozen in ACT amid fee dispute
Canberra moves to cap GP and initial specialist referral fees at 4.40 for standard consultations 6 for home visits and 12.10 for initial referrals with penalties up to 1000 and two years jail. AMA criticized the action as arbitrary and said it would seek legal advice before deciding on further steps.
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Canberra doctors face 10 percent fee cap amid patient relief plan
Government moves to freeze doctor fees and boost medical benefits rebates by 10 percent sparked mixed reactions among Canberra GPs. Enderby argued the measure protects patients, while some doctors threatened jail rather than comply. A Canberra Times survey found 18 of 30 GPs had raised fees per AMA guidance.
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Enderby Reveals Considered Goods For Price Inquiries
Mr Enderby yesterday announced a list of goods and services under review for possible price inquiries. The items include building supplies school clothes chemists lines dental fees heating oil and gas durable consumer goods refrigerators stores ovens washing machines television sets motor vehicle spare parts and real estate agents services.
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BHP seeks 9.42 percent rise in steel prices
BHP asked the Prices Justification Tribunal for an average 9.42 percent rise in steel prices. The tribunal’s chairman Justice Williams said an inquiry would begin in Melbourne on August 20. BHP’s OL McNeill cited low industry profits, need for investment, favorable domestic prices, and high ore costs as reasons. The proposed hikes would lift the cost of building cars, refrigerators, homes, and many household goods.
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Grave bodies found in Texas boat shed scandal
Eight bodies were found in a Texas boat shed over the past two years. United Press International reported police said the victims were young men allegedly sexually mistreated and buried in the shed. Jail trustees were accused of gouging graves amid the investigation into the Corll case.
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Highland village siege described in brief report
Brief note from Papua New Guinea area reports violence in Gazelle Peninsula. Other items note Agnew kickback denials, public service costs criticized, and Ottawa school aid and cricket mentions.
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