Social Task Warns of Big Brother in Computer Age
Professor D T Whalan of Queensland University warned that computer technology threatens privacy not by new data collections but by how easily it enables comprehensive data pools. He urged a legal right of habeas data and openness about information gathering, noting risks from credit ratings based on potentially inaccurate records and the slow correction of errors.
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Australian aid teams aid Indonesia port and planning shift
A recent departure of Australian town planning consultants to Java signals advancing aid aims in Indonesia. The Cooks Mitchell Peacock and Stewart team from Sydney will advise the Indonesian government on locating sites for a new port at Tillatian and on expanding private consultancy use by the shera bs foreign bureau.
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Aboriginal fund disburses seven hundred fifty three thousand
The Aboriginal Rest Fund plans to spend 753,700 on prints and loans to Aboriginal communities and associations for projects including facilities, tourism, work schemes, air fishing, and bakery ventures. Minister Hunt noted funds come from royalite royalties and land revenue, with results expected to exceed seven million by 1975.
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US Tightens Meat Inspection Protocols
The USDA announces full-time inspectors in five major meat exporting countries including Australia New Zealand Argentina the Netherlands and Denmark to strengthen foreign inspection. Testimony before the House Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee says foreign meat plants will be thoroughly inspected and staff increased from 14 to 22 to cover over 1008 plants. The US imports about 1.8 billion pounds of meat annually with portions checked on arrival.
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Effect of EEC entry spread on Australia exports
Britain's Common Market negotiator Geoffrey Rippon told the House of Commons that the impact of Britain joining the European Economic Community would be spread over five to eight years. He cited Australia’s export exposure and said only a small portion of Australian exports would be affected, with effects stretched over several years.
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Canberra census of private flats by NCDC planned
The National Capital Development Commission outlines a flat and townhouse census in Canberra. A questionnaire seeks residents’ numbers ages occupations and living arrangements to gauge current housing needs and future demand for new dwellings. A spokesman says the survey tests a broader occupancy study intended to guide planning next year.
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Quake for Civil Defence at Canberra Mock Disaster
Imagined dawn quake near Canberra aims to test ACT Disaster Plan. About 100 people including Red Cross and Seventh Day Adventist members and pupils would simulate survivors arriving at Canberra Education Centre to receive aid at a welfare centre with supplies and communications planned.
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