Inaccurate Estimating Sparks Parliament Inquiry
The Parliament Public Accounts committee opened a review into inaccurate estimates of government expenditures for 1987 58. Professor Bland warned estimates are time consuming and costly if misjudged, while L Howitt urged more forecasting time and ongoing updates. Grainger noted staff shortages hindered proper estimation and described training programs launched after a Treasury issue.
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Hewitt
Public Service Board
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Thompson
Lab
Port Adelaide
Grainger
Upward Trend Shown In Australian Home Building
Australia recorded a clear rise in housing activity for the quarter ended June 30. completions reached 18 226, up about 1 500 from the prior quarter, while total new houses and flats completed stood at 19 140 versus 17 627 in March. commencements rose to 17 875, and houses and flats commenced totaled 19 051, up from 17 886. under construction at quarter end dropped to 51 199, the lowest level since well before 1952, with a steady decline since March 31.
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Australia
Comsunhonwealth
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Tyne
Mareh
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Woomera Tank Weapon Highly Praised in Australia
Australia announced a new antitank weapon from Woomera named Melkara. Radio controlled and usable against landing craft, the device impressed Minister Townley at a press conference with UK Minister Aubrey Jones. UK Army ordered 150 rounds after last year’s trials.
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Australia
Woomera
Supply and Defence Production
Townley
United Kingdom
Aubrey Jones
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