Defence Report Plan Reshapes Australian Defence Structure
A Defence Report outlines a major reorganisation of Australia’s armed forces, creating a unified Department of Defence with a Chief of Defence Force and a new single command. It abolishes separate Navy Air and Army departments, seeks reduced duplication, and places service chiefs under the Minister for Defence with the CDS coordinating joint operations and policy across services.
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Arle Te
Arnacd
Foxe
Tainy
Marnand
Siale
Stalh
Waranel
Government Members to Back Free Vote on Family Law Bill
The Prime Minister said government members would have a free vote on the Family Law Bill. The Attorney-General was tasked to produce the bill authorising no fault divorce on irreparable breakdown grounds. The measure is described as a government procedural step to secure a vote.
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Ynsiee
Whilkum
Yester
Angwi
Murphy
Vietnamese Division Fights in Kien De District Area
A 10,000 strong Nari Vietnamese division engages South Vietnamese forces in Quang Dac Province near the Cambodian border after an attack on the Kien De district, according to a government spokesman.
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South Vietnam
Saigon
Thentay
New Universities Announced in Australia by Prime Minister
Prime Minister McWha tlam announced in Canberra that new universities will be established at Albury Wodonga Campbelltown in western Sydney with NSW and Victoria governments to discuss the proposal. The government also plans medical schools at James Cook University Townsville and Canberra ANU, with funds for community based medical practice and hospital projects including a new hospital in Tennant Creek.
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Universitiea
Alury
Wodonga
Campetltown
Sithirin
Sydney
Mc Whitlam
Canterra
Ments of
Nsw
Wallongona
Australian National University
Cairns
Tennant Creek
Northern Territory
NRMA Canberra renewals blocked from January
NRMA Insurance Ltd in Canberra plans to refuse renewals of third party motor vehicle insurance from January due to delays by the Commonwealth Treasurer over recommendations in the Third Party Insurance Premiums Advisory Committee report. The move affects policy holders awaiting ministerial decisions and follows attempts to delay or halt renewals in the January period.
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Canberra
Nrma Insur Hes Ltd
Bill Vale Mator
Arma ‘Canadru
Wilton
Hs Aientrg
Wilson
Torhe Capital Territory
Bryant
Dryant
NRMA
Sydney
Tanoney
Brater
Tad Wlenady
Lenin
Pople
Lamples
Bir Wilson
Bryan
Land reforms urged by inquiry on Canberra growth
The inquiry report proposes sweeping land policy changes across Australia. It urges perpetual freeshold for detached ACT housing land, conversion of leasehold to restricted freehold elsewhere, and creation of national urban land authorities with broad powers to direct development. It also suggests development of new regional growth centers and a Crown-based rights regime on value gains from land changes.
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Uren
National Capital Development Commission
Australia
Hadall
Coastal ships to get fuel priority in Australia
Coastal ships will receive first calls for bunkering fuel in Australia as the government outlines priority measures. The minister notes the move aims to secure supplies and support naval and commercial fleets amid ongoing energy concerns.
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Walign
Ving
Australia
Proposed commission plans threaten property value and redevelopment rights
The document outlines potential losses for detached home owners from commission proposals. Homeowners could face payments to development companies or land commissions for rezoning and redevelopment rights. If compulsory acquisition occurs, compensation would be based on use value with a prospective reinstatement allowance but excludes redevelopment value. The plan suggests special provisions for housing to ensure basic compensation. Continues on Mage 2.
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Sion
Development — 'Corporation
Land Commission
Crown
Yale
Perpetual Lease Reform Considered for ACT Canberra Land System
The Commission of Inquiry into Land proposes converting residential leases in the ACT to perpetual leases. It backs extending the National Capital Development Commission to oversee all development and redevelopment in public and private sectors, strengthening financial powers and linking land tenure with development goals. The report notes residents’ strong attraction to freehold, and continues on page 20.
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Commission of Inquiry
Tri Ve
Commonwealth
Constone
National Capital Development
Canberra
Jan
Talks on land in NSW and possible acquisitions
Reports from a pre conference yesterday show discussions between the Australian Government and NSW Government on potential land acquisition and development adjacent to ACE. Ministers Uren Tryant and others examined how an agreement might be reached and the potential environmental safeguards. Continued on page 20.
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Nsw
Halerime
Mtr
Auih
Urhart
Deveton
Uren
Tryant
Snd
Mer Willilanswi
Chairman sacks turtle farm firm leader in Torres Strait project
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs announced the permanent dismissal of Dr Robert Bustard, a director of Applied Ecology, as part of a restructuring to make the venture non commercial. Senator Cavanagh and the board confirmed the changes while retaining Bustard and a council representative. The government backs the project with expert studies and aims to fund Aboriginal employment in the new farming methods across five animals.
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Cavs
Lab
Aes
Lo 'Y
Painuteal Company
Torres — Strait
Georges
Bustard
Applied Colony
Busfard
Cavanagh
Applied Exolopy
Council For Aboriginal Affairs
Bustrd
Sena Tor Cavanagh
Teny
Wright
Bystar
Laucke
Lib
Applied Ecology
Whitlam
Anxioum
Queensland
Western
Australia
Witlesee
A. F. Curry
A. R. Main
McL. Smott
House of Natives
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Wnberra
Arub
Usie Alls
Smith
Canberra Times
Fyshwick
Act
Defence Report
Frank Cranston
Defence and Aviation
University of Eweasile Ail al
James Cook Universiy
Townsville
Sunmer
INRMA
Tde
NSW Supreme Cour
Justice Elis-Mitchell
Othe
R. L. Mathews
ANU
MG. F. Dusseldorp
Lend Tease Corporation Limited
By Bruce Wright
Lusinens
Ater
Staigs
Davelop
N.T. Park
Tite
Whittara
Mr Barnard
Sheffield
New South Wales
iMervicket
Western Australia
Sydney Cricket Ground
Mhie
Bens. Ji
Vesteia
By Tony
Leary
Turtle Farm Company
Senate
Isto Tng
Question Times
Snd Ashe
Robert Mustard
Standing Committee On
Byene
DLP
Qid
Lander Products Pay Ltd
Blonder Marketing Pay Ltd
Aboriginal Advancement Ties
Bari
Aracare Builders
Aera A Matemtals
BOS Bros. Carpets
N.5.w
J. Ezra
Bos Bros Carpets
Wollongong Street
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