Devaluation threat to investment and costs for industry
The department advised the Minister for Business and Consumer Affairs that devaluation could raise capital equipment costs and deter investment and re equipment programs. It warned of higher import prices, limits on compensation for pre devaluation imports, and complex eligibility rules. The document outlined tariff cut options and noted protections would be uneven across industries and temporary.
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Federal spending cuts take effect in Australia Territory
Treasury memorandum circulated by the Secretary of Finance orders further cuts across all departments and asks for reports on under spendings by December 13. The measure targets overseas and domestic projects, with possible impacts on schools, services, roadworks and public transport in the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
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Underground nuclear test reported near Mururea Atoll
A Tahiti press report claims France conducted an underground nuclear explosion at Mururea Atoll in the South Pacific. Admiral Pierre de Castelbajac, head of the Pacific Experiment Centre, would not confirm or deny the claim.
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Budget deficit widens early year figures show rising debt
The government reports a deficit of 3 575 million in the first five months, up from 2 007 9 million for the full year. Figures released by the new Finance Department under Secretary R Wy Cote note continued heavy reliance on borrowings and cash balances from the Reserve Bank, reflecting fiscal strain.
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White Paper Rejects Key Industry for Manufacturing Policy
A draft White Paper argues for broad, flexible manufacturing policy focusing on regional growth and structural shifts. It rejects a hard two tier industry council system and promotes a government advisory framework and an Australian Manufacturing Council to guide policy with industry input, emphasizing small business, exports, and neutral shouldering of reforms.
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$11.5m contract let for Molonglo arterial stage one
The National Capital Development Commission awarded Lenihan Contractors Pry Ltd a 11.5 million tender for Stage One of Canberra's Molonglo arterial project after evaluating 11 bids. Tenders for Stage Two and related roads were called as work commences, with construction schedules extending over three years and ongoing public inquiries into project details.
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TV radio guide for Canberra plans for coming months
TV radio guide outlines programming and planning for Canberra stations. The notice lists forthcoming schedules and station initiatives, highlighting new shows and time slots.
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Defence ombudsman moves to Aboriginal Affairs post
Mr David Hay, the Defence Ombudsman, is set to become Secretary of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs within weeks. Mr Burne Dester returns to Foreign Affairs after nine years in Aboriginal affairs amid controversy. The change follows broad shifts in government roles and prior work on delivering Aboriginal aid and policy.
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View on divisions in PS Tasmania
Fragmentary note discusses divisions within the PS Tasmania with unclear reference to Sammunum letters and tomorrow's election. Phrases are garbled and names or places are not fully legible.
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