Cheaper justice forecast for civil cases in cabinet plan
Mr Askin outlined government aims to move many personal injury actions under the Third Party Insurance Motor Vehicle Act to judge-alone hearings to reduce court delays. He cited support from legal authorities and argued jury trials would remain for civil rights cases, while proposing reforms including abolition of contributory negligence and scaled-down damages in some disputes.
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Australia
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Pupils revive old favourite Our Miss Gibbs at Narrabundah High
Narrabundah High opens a revival run with Our Miss Gibbs. The cast features Geoff and Tim roles, with Cecil Heaton and James Stevenson drawing strong notices. The production blends period costumes and accents, drawing praise from a good audience despite minor technical issues.
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Miss Gibbs
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Nsw
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Iing
Askin
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Law Reform Committee
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Lord Eynsford
Perenne
Sue Hough
Cynthia Watsford
Jenny McGuiness
Sue Boyer
Robynne Wall
Margaret Magner
Papua New Guinea to crew Coast Guard boats with Papuan crews
PORT MORESBY Tuesday. Five patrol boats for Papua New Guinea Coastal Security Force to be built and eventually crewed entirely by Papuans, said Navy Minister Chaney. Boats will be 100 feet, carry about 14 crew, base location undecided, with inspections on Manus Island.
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Papua New Guinea
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Manus
Pene
Canberra
Robert
Menzies
J. G. [Stacey
Secretary of the Navy
5. Lands
Naval Education Services
R. G. Fennessy
Manus Island
Driest Five Month Rainfall Recorded in Victoria Weather Update
The report notes a five month rainfall total of 46 points last month with 13 points by 9 am on May 31. Records from 1870 show no comparable dry spell. 11.18 inches is the five month average. The Meteorological Office and Minister for Health cite reduced rainfall across the past 24 years and confirm the drought continues with new budget drives. Warraluba readings show 148 points of rain, while Mr Everett warns of changes in child rates and timber rations amid the drier period.
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Timber Bureau
Yesser
Victoria
Cea Bee
Fairbairn
Meteorological Office
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