Tasmanian panel weighing Breathalyzer reliability
A seven member Tasmanian Legislative Council committee is gathering expert opinions from across Australia and overseas to reassess Breathalyzer tests. The inquiry follows Chief Justice Sir Stanley Burbury’s ruling that sometimes Breathalyzer readings overstate blood alcohol. Magistrates lawyers and police clashed over test reliability, causing drivers to escape penalties in doubt. interstate firms seek Sir Stanley’s judgment copies.
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Tasmanian breathalyser debate eyes future of law
In the wake of a legal challenge, Tasmania weighs lowering the breath test limit from 0.08 to 0.05 with an escape hatch on prosecutions. Experts doubt a scientific verdict will fix errors, while proposals consider using blood tests as the sole measure. Budget timing and manpower are cited as obstacles, with wider implications for other states and drivers already under suspension.
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Court costs clash over AWU drive on Kangaroo Island
South Australia s AWU on Kangaroo Island faced fierce resistance from non union farming neighbours led by grazier Woolley. A dispute over union labour ban led to a Supreme Court action tested by Mr Justice Wells with a verdict favoring the union.
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Premier Faces Taxpayers Anger Over Dunford Costs
In Kangaroo Island the dispute over a ban on shipments led to unions and farmers clashing. The Premier Dunstan faced calls to pay court costs for Dunford, a decision that sparked political backlash and set the stage for a heated State Parliament session in 1972.
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