Repatriation system under scrutiny amid calls for reform
Canberra debates the Repatriation Act amid Senate inquiries, petitions, and public criticism. Critics accuse lax administration, illegitimate claims, and bias in favor of ex servicemen, proposing a universal free medical service as a cheaper alternative. The piece argues for balanced support reflecting duty without infinite taxpayer costs.
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Australia
Australian Medical Journal
Senate
Standing Committee On Health and Welfare
RSL
Out of the Past on the Cocos Islands under Clunies-Ross rule
The Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean host a small European and local population tied to the Clunies-Ross estate. Workers receive benefits but live under a dictatorial system with limited travel and a plantation-based economy. Australia faces options to reform or buy out the estate amid debates on sovereignty and potential independence or closer ties.
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Cocos Islands
Indian Ocean
Sumatra
West Island
Home Island
Clunies-Ross
Cocos
Keeling
Australia
Cocos-Keeling Islands
Canberra Times
Department of Internal Affairs
John Clunies- Ross
John Clumies-Ross
Shangri-La
Department of External Terriories
Cocos Island
Australians Ignore World Affairs in Election Context
Australians neglect foreign policy as an election issue, with global matters overshadowed by parochial concerns and domestic priorities. The piece notes limited public interest, strong national insulation, and the rising role of the Australian Institute of International Affairs in promoting informed discussion, lectures, and international exposure despite media pressures.
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Britain
France
America
India
Canada
New Zealand
Oniny
Australian Institute of International Affairs
AIA
Australia
World Review
Institute
Chatham House
Canberra
Coombs
ANU
Herman Kahn
The
University
ATLA
Melbourne
Sydney
Nsw
Paddington
Auditorum
Ali Mazrui
Uganda
Dvason
Millar
Australian Fiestitute of
Intersnational Affairs
Tanaka risks trip to Peking signals bold China move
Japan's Prime Minister Tanaka pursues deeper ties with China drawing praise and criticism at home and abroad. The move shifts power dynamics, aims to reshape Asia's balance, and may press Taiwan while signaling Japanese business backing for nearer China contact amid multipolar global trends. The plan could court China trade gains, with industry leaders seeking a larger Chinese market and offshore resource ventures outlined by officials and industry groups.
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Mr Tanaka
China
Japan
Asia
Peking
Chou Fn-lai
Taiwan
Tanaka
United States
Washington
LDP
Democrat Socialist
Komeito
Prothina
Sato
Ciy
Indies
Yoshijiro Inagarma
Japan Ocean Indusures Associative
Minter
Nakasone
F. Coneey Jhpatt
Polar Bas
Dai, Inc
Asian News
Cocos Islands debate and public meeting over Jervis Bay
A resident criticizes Canberra Times coverage of Cocos Islands governance and urges caution against rapid change to the local system under Australian authority. He supports public discussion on Jervis Bay preservation and notes a September meeting with speakers from environment groups and politics.
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Nsw
Jervis Bay
Hughes
Melbourne
Hayden Allen
At &Pm
M. Dunphy
Total Environment Centre
Sydney
T. Uren
Australian Labor Party
P. Howson
Commonwealth
Environment
the Arts
Crovermior General Attends Piolello at Elineherhan Theatre
The Crovermior General Sr Paul Heslick and Lady Kck attended a performance of Piolello at the Elineherhan Theatre in Newtown NSW during the evening.
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Crovermior
Paul Heslick
Lady Kck
Piolello
Elineherhan Theatre
Newtown
Nsw
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Mr Sato
Eduardo Lachica
Tokyo
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Chou En-lai
J. H. Hill
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New South Wales
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Princess Margaret
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