Opposition Leader address spurs insurance industry march
About 700 insurance workers protested by Parliament House at lunchtime against the Proposed Australian Government Insurance Corporation. Demonstrators traveled by car and aircraft from Melbourne, Sydney, and other areas, joined by Canberra members, as ACT Police watched from the roadside. The march began at Parliament House with police leading on motorcycles and placards visible among the crowd.
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Protest on insurance corporation in Australian House
Demonstrators urged Parliament to reject the AGIC Bill as Labor pushes socialisation of Australia. Fraser defended private enterprise as best for job seekers and the disadvantaged, while Senator Wheeldon accused insurers of a smoke screen to cover financial troubles and risky investments.
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Evacuees Flown to Darwin amid Timor Crisis
Australian evacuees led by Seventh Day Adventist minister Bill Barlow arrived in Darwin aboard a Cessna from Timor. Barlow said Australians were misled about the Dili situation and promised to reveal the misconceptions tomorrow. His wife Elaine and children Aidena and David were among the passengers, joined by Dennis Fisher and Nina Favaro, with other accompanying locals on the charter flight.
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New council heads chosen in city leadership shakeup
A new slate of council leaders has been selected with the mayor guiding changes. The deputy role changes hands to Alderman Briger, an experienced administrator and architect, shaping policy priorities and governance direction.
Late Test Scores From A Murky Report
A fragmentary note shows stray words like late test scores and names such as Deve icine McCraver and Muarshtment 1 Chop avin Extras. The text is incomplete, offering minimal context about scores, participants, or event details.
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Third party joins fighting in Timor
In Portuguese Timor fighting broke out between Apodeti supporters and UDT partisans in Dili and inland districts. Berita Yudha cites 1000 UDT members seizing posts and Apodeti repelling assaults at Alisabe Lalfa and Halibo. Fretilin leaders fled as violence escalated. a Fretilin figure was killed at Dili Bamcao Airport.
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Australia chases big lead in third Test at Leeds
Australia had 615 minutes left to bat in its second innings when England declared at 291. Australia added 107 runs for the loss of seven wickets this morning to extend a lead of 444 before lunch, with 13 runs scored and no dismissals for Joss or Steele.
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Bangladesh Recognition Fails to Resolve Permal Dispute
Bangladesh faces continued deadlock as recognition efforts falter amid ongoing discussions with permal and RP. Officials cite procedural hurdles and conflicting claims while regional bodies urge swift resolution to restore diplomatic normalcy.
TV executives blamed in inquiry report
The Australian Broadcasting Control Board released conclusions and recommendations on a report about household soaps and detergents. It found no public interest breach overall though two Sydney stations, TCN-9 and Ten-10, faced conditions regarding a specific news item. The board cited pressure on TCN-9’s news director and noted no broader fault by the network.
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Budget Standoff Signals Government Wage and Tax Plan
Treasurer Hayden discusses a budget aimed at cutting inflation by forcing public sector restraint while allowing private sector growth. He cites the OECD annual survey as broadly aligned with government economics. The plan aids wage case rationalization and signals a long budget speech in the House. Higher postage and telephone rates have been announced.
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OECD says Australia near end of recession
The OECD reports Australia’s economy is at the bottom of the recession and set for a slow recovery. It warns that unless governments curb expansionary policies, inflation could accelerate and unemployment would be harder to reduce. It notes constitutional limits on wage and price controls and questions the sufficiency of wage boards to curb rises. It calls for voluntary restraint and broad consensus with unions and employers.
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Government Budget Restraint Supported by Survey
A survey published yesterday supports the Governments Budget strategy of restraint. It warns wage restraint is needed to avoid anti inflationary policy threats and notes the July deficit at 756 million dollars, largely financed by cash balances and Treasury notes, with caution urged on private capital inflows and monetary policy.
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PNG raises customs excise on beer and tobacco
Port Moresby reports Papua New Guineans will face higher duties as interim Budget increases customs on beer cigarettes and tobacco by 40 percent and excise by 46 percent. Finance Minister Chan announced the measures in the House of Assembly amid criticism from Chief Minister Somare about aid from Australia.
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Difficult year ahead as PNG faces budget squeeze
Mr Chan announced tax increases raising beer by $1 per carton and cigarettes by about 8c per packet to boost revenue by $6 million as Pajwa New Guinea braces for a tough year amid plunging investment and exports. Mr Somare noted real aid from Australia fell 15 percent from last year and PNG sought about $180 million, now reduced by roughly $36 million. Details of aid were to be revealed with the Federal Budget tomorrow.
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Smoking ban passed in ACT Assembly chamber
The ACT Legislative Assembly approved a motion by Mr Hird to ban smoking inside the Assembly chamber. A separate motion on members' proper attire and the President's discretion over dress was rejected.
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No Stone Left Unturned in Kamiah Sewer Quest
Monad Constructions Pty Ltd sought the sewer tie on a Kamiah block after learning from the Department of Housing and Construction that the connection point lay in a different corner. Wild-cat digging uncovered a stormwater link, delaying completion and moving-in by weeks as crews exhausted options and debated the correct site.
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Drug penalties cuts rejected by Assembly in Canberra
The Assembly rejected changes to the Public Health (Prohibited Drugs) Ordinance 1975 that would lower cannabis penalties. The current maximum remains an 800 dollar fine or two years’ imprisonment. A June bill had proposed reducing possession penalties, but the committee abstained on a lesser penalty for under 25 grams, and the move failed to gain required votes. The government plans national drug penalties legislation but won't push it this Budget session.
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MPs to Travel Economy Class
Politicians and public servants will travel in economy class on domestic flights. The Prime Minister announced the plan amid ongoing government cost-saving efforts. Canberra Hospital meanwhile is exploring improved television reception, with Acting Secretary Mir Ide mentioning progress yesterday.
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Labor MP Faces Anti Labour Mood On Tour
Jack Waterford accompanied Mr Whan MP for Then-Monaro on a tour of his electorate to gauge how an Australian Labor member copes with rising anti-labor sentiment amid political pressure and local concerns.
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