Probate duty reform debated in Canberra hearings
Senate inquiry into probate duty heard researchers urge abolishing death and gift tax exemptions for primary producers. Newcastle University economists proposed uniform national tax bases and rates, more progressive scales, full integration of death tax with estate values, and a royal commission to review Australia’s tax structure. They warned current favorable treatment harms lower income families and primary producers.
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Senate
Canberra
Australia
Sibmsonon
Ual
Sarah
Wheata
P. E. Rae
Lik
Tas
Johns
Barrister Seeks Federal Seat in Shortland Race
Barrister Tim Staples, expelled from the Communist Party in 1986 for denouncing Soviet actions and publishing Kruschev’s critique of Stalin, seeks selection by the Labor Party for the Federal seat of Shortland. A former attorney general’s department member, he was sacked after ASIO scrutiny in 2 years past.
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A Banrster
Commonwealth — Attorney General's Department
Par
Labor Party
Shortland
al Staples
Lane Cove
Communist Party
Hungary
Kruschev
Stalin
Attorney
Heart centre opens today at Canberra Hospital
The National Heart Foundation opens an assessment centre on the ground floor of Canberra Hospital beside casualty. Two cardiologists and a social worker will provide free advice and help patients find suitable work. Initially open Tuesday afternoon, hours may extend with demand. Dr Maye Faunce notes 73 percent of older heart patients become fit for work. The foundation’s ACT Medical and Scientific Committee secretary provided contact details.
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National Heart Foundation
Canberra Hospital
Itatien
Maye Faunce
Bt Fortun
Dr Faunce
Weekend vandalism hits Canberra schools and sites
Damage estimated at 68 dollars to three schools in Canberra with equipment worth 31 dollars stolen from a third. Building materials valued at 32 dollars stolen from Turner Primary. Watson Primary and Narrabundah Primary report breakages. A record player two corner cabinets, an electric motor, wheelbarrows, timber, and other items valued around 90 and 31 dollars are missing or damaged across several sites including Melrose Drive and Botany Street. Police say materials belonged to Bishop Engineering and were part of an air conditioning system.
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Canberra
Yexter
Turner
Watson
Ogether
Bishop Engineering Pty Ltd
Mokean Place
Serpentine Street
Stirling Park
Yarralumla
Sydney bids to host world chess championship
A Sydney syndicate led by Wallas Pry Ltd hopes to stage the world chess championship between Bobby Fischer of the United States and Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union in Australia around November. Linden Prowse, head of the Sydney company, says Fischer is the main hurdle but believes a deal may be reached. Melbourne and others echoed interest with backers offering money and support.
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Sydney
America
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Saviet Union
Australis
Linden
Prowse
Wallas Pry Ltd
Fischer
Australia introduces new timetable schedules smoothly
Melbourne reports the switch to new timetable tables completed with no major internal delays. Spokesmen for the services said the revised timetables reduce ride times on several routes, especially to Tasmania and Perth. The public response was positive with no complaints after the first operation day.
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Melbourne
Australia
Ratallet Epariare
Tasman
Papua New Guinea Considers Semi Presidential System
Port Moresby reports the interior minister proposes a semi presidential government for Papua New Guinea. He says the House of Assembly would elect the head of state from its members, a move amid debate among supporters of rival systems and the Melanesian nation context.
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Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Dr Guise
Universiy of
Papua New
Howe
Advice to Cabinet and provincial assemblies proposed
The text discusses a government system with local village councils and provincial assemblies. It envisions a cabinet style council of state advising the Cabinet, led by a president of each assembly, and proposes direct election of the Head of State after an initial period. Territory divided into provinces each with its own assembly.
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Council of State
Siste
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