State fee on petrol vendors ruled valid
The Full High Court by a 3-1 majority ruled the South Australian Business Franchise Petroleum Act 1974 75 valid authorising a licence fee on selling petrol. The decision upheld that the licence and fee were not an unconstitutional excise and did not infringe freedom of trade. Dissenting Justice Jacobs argued otherwise.
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Victoria
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Tasmania
New taxing power seen for states in sales licensing
Informed sources say a court decision could grant states new taxing power by licensing vendors of specific goods, effectively allowing state sales taxes independent of the Commonwealth. The deputy leader of the NSW opposition cites a drift toward fiscal autonomy, noting past constitution constraints and petrol licensing as a precedent for expanding state revenue options.
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Cyclone Ren Sweeps Coast. Body Found Nearby
A body was found off Acheron and 50 kilometres northwest of Townville as Cyclone Ren swept down the island coast today. Police and Coast Guard teams covered the scene while reports indicate others are missing. Page 3.
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Brisbane
Acheron
Townville
Coast Guard
Imsland
Hang gliding ban to be considered by transport ministers
Federal and State Transport Ministers will discuss a possible ban or strict controls on hang gliding after a rise in accidents and deaths. Minister Nixon notes unregulated sport and inadequate training while urging state cooperation and potential unilateral action if needed.
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Tansport Visory Council
Australian Self Soaring Association
TASSA
Department of Transport
High Court Limits Territory Senators in Nexus Count
The High Court ruled that the House of Representatives will be reduced at the next redistribution by upholding the Representation Act. It refused to count residents of Commonwealth Territories, including the ACT, as “people of the Commonwealth” for quota purposes and barred counting territorial Senators. Chief Justice Sir Garfield Barwick suggested earlier arguments prevented reconsideration of prior territorial representation in the Senate.
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Garfield Barwick
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High Court blocks Act to redraw House seats
High Court upholds challenge to Section 10 of the Representation Act invalidating the quota method for allocating seats. The decision affects the next redistribution, reducing the House size and potentially cutting country seats in NSW and Victoria, while preserving disregard for territorial residents in quota calculations.
Public servants walk out of hot offices
Canberra public servants protested overheated offices with 100 to 200 workers leaving Barton and Kingston buildings. The ACT branch secretary Geoff Blunden said the walkout would be raised with Commonwealth Railways officers and the Public Service Arbitrator to seek minimum standards, amid blame on the Department of Administrative Services for poor offices and delayed air conditioning.
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National Library
Office of Child Care
Department of Administrative Services
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Public Service
Hawke pledges to Japan on strikes in Pilbara iron ore
In Perth the ACTU chief Hawke pledges to reduce strikes in Western Australia’s Pilbara to secure iron ore supplies. He says he will discuss restructuring industrial relations with unionists and iron ore company officials, with government not invited to join. A leading Japanese contracts negotiator hints Australia could gain a larger share of the Japanese market. Hawke returns from Japan with a three man trade union mission and says responses from unions and management are positive.
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Hawke
Pilbara
Western Australia
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Australia
Japan
Invitation to challenge representation in Federal context
The High Court decision on the Representation Act affects how lawmakers count members for the House of Representatives. Sir Garfield reasons that territorial residents are not "people of the Commonwealth" for Section 24 purposes, potentially reducing state seats by up to four. He argues the Commonwealth remains a federation of states whose people are counted, not residents of surrendered or acquired territories.
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Tryeh
Suares
Garfield
Commonwealth
Wuxapore
Government to go ahead with industrial bureau preparations
The Industrial Bureau plans proceed with legislation and preparations. US policy notes by Secretary of State Vance focus on the Middle East southern America and human rights. Other items include standards advice, ACT law musings, and enrolment plans for the economic education system.
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Mr Vance
Mayin
Middle East
Police Cuts Cricket Match Report Early Day On Tour
The touring Australian cricket side opened a three day match with solid batting and fine fielding. Local police reported no major incidents as MS achieved an early advantage, while Ken Tine provided confident displays for the home side.
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NCP ALP pact on WA poll in droughty WA race
In Western Australia the National Country Party plans to contest rural seats held by Labor. The NCP executive director Mr RI Lipnick said no exchange with the ALP occurred and that preferences were directed to the Liberal Party.
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National Country Party
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NCP
Wala
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