Police association voices concerns on Criminal Investigation Bill
Sir Your editorial comment on the Criminal Investigation Bill and Mr Oldroyds letter in reply prompts this ACT branch executive officer to state that while consolidation of laws is welcome the bill's discriminatory and restrictive provisions on police interrogation threaten investigative effectiveness. The association urges redrafting to codify basic individual rights without harming crime victims and warns of morale impact and public interest subversion.
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Canberra Times
My Association
Police Federation of Australia
Praise for our migrants and a counterview from Australia
Readers debate migrant contributions in Australia after World War II. Letters cite three million migrants since WWI, noting their hard work, cultural gifts, and economic impact. They contest calls to limit immigration and defend migrants against nativist hostility with personal family histories.
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Australia
Britain
Letters to the Editor respond to nuclear opponents not neo-Luddites
In a letter replying to Canberra Times editorials, B. Naugten argues opponents of nuclear technology are often knowledgeable and capable, not ignorant. He notes educated critics, including Australian physicists, challenge high level technical and political solutions, warning of social costs and surveillance. The piece urges broad public pressure to reduce nuclear dependency and linkages to global issues.
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M. Crawford
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South Africa
Australia
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Why safeguards will never work
TAN BISSET argues that safeguards to prevent uranium from fueling weapons are unreliable. He notes U S and Canada discuss export controls with Australia and questions how to satisfy both safeguards and energy needs. He warns nations can evade IAEA inspectors by retracting or excluding them, urging Australia to keep uranium in the ground to avoid weapon proliferation. Balmain, NSW.
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America
Australia
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IAEA
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Russia
Japan
India
France
Austratia
Diplomatic travel ban sparks debate among foreign officers
In The Canberra Times, May 14, Rachel Miller of the Foreign Affairs Wives Association argues that overseas diplomats face varied conditions and warns against reducing service benefits. She cites New Zealand, French, and Indian practices on family reunions, medical evacuation, and allowances, urging caution as arbitration examines Australia’s first class overseas travel ban for public servants.
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Canberra Times
Arbitration Commission
New Zealand
Rachel Miller
Foreign Affairs Wives Association
Antlers for cows and a rural hunting lodge idea
A writer laments media driven cattle slaughter coverage in Crookwell and proposes a controversial plan to strap plastic antlers on cows and run weekend hunting lodges to stimulate rural employment and manage overstocked cattle. The letter contrasts public horror at slaughter with other animal harms and suggests a provocative alternative.
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Crookwell
Anniversary marks Ainslie School golden jubilee celebrations
On September 19 the Ainslie School will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a family day picnic an informal evening of entertainment a re enactment of the opening and a Golden Jubilee booklet. Former pupils parents and teachers are invited to contribute photographs programmes mementos memories and help with preparations contact Ruth Tannahill convenor on 478815 after work or the School Office 487361 Braddon.
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Ainslie
Ruth Tannahill
Ruth Tannahill Braddon
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