PNG Airline Debate Highlights Autonomy and Private Enterprise
Papua New Guinea seeks a national airline with shares split 12 4 29 29 among PNG Qantas and TAA while Australia resists private-enterprise driven plans. The dispute echoes PNG's move toward self-government and concerns about neo colonial influence in civil aviation policy.
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Jones
Miomal
Morrie
Papua New Guinea
Fom
Papus New Guinea
Somate
Australia
Qantas
Assia
Png
Bonn
Australan
Mo 1
Amett
TAA
Somare
Ansetx
Quntas and
TAA Eich
Austral
Polly
Autonomy and Ansett Role in PNG Air Transport Dispute
The debate over Ansett's influence in Papua New Guinea highlights tensions between national autonomy and foreign involvement. Critics argue that granting PNG a self-governing path may be compromised by Australian interests, while proponents warn against a dominant foreign stake.
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Jones
Ansett
Somare
PNG
Ansett Airlines
Papua New
Guined
Avaralan
Transport Industries
Anew
Whitlam Defence of Cabinet Letters Sparks Debate
Australia’s PM Whitlam defends publishing ministerial letters amid controversy over secrecy and conventions. Senator Murphy questioned the practice as former ministers’ documents surface, touching on government transparency and historical archiving during the Crow land terror debate. Whitlam argues extraordinary circumstances justify disclosure.
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Me Whitlam
Murphy
Whitlam
Gorton
Liberal- Country Party
Benulery
Crowlan
Mir Whitslam
Mar Ime
Killen
Lavy
Whetlam
Open government in Australia and British cabinet conventions
The piece discusses whether a judicial inquiry into the Creiting affair would damage the prior government, noting British convention on ministerial records. It examines Crossman’s formulation that incoming ministers should receive unannotated records and outgoing ministers should not reveal prior views, contrasting this with Australian practice and the shift toward more openness since December. It argues conventions evolve and Australia has diverged from Britain, endorsing greater access to ministerial correspondence and cabinet records.
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Reine Mledery
Wus Baneen Ie
Whitlam
Britain
Richard Crossman
Wilwwn
Labour
Harvard University
Publi Service
Minster
Yorthie Bwe
Australia
Botan
Lave Sear
Federation
Crossman
Arasor
Opin
Dea
Whitlam Hse
Canbersat
Trin
Pheraeetry Pari
Wilice
Abortion Tale From Desperate Early Life
A narrator recalls years ago seeking abortion due to poverty and crowded conditions. After weeks of hardship, a sympathetic surgeon performed a clandestine abortion in secrecy amid calls for hygiene and questionable charges from the governor’s agent.
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Sewring
Athesis
Readers voice abortion debate stirs Canberra letters
A stream of Canberra letters discusses abortion, pregnancy, and women’s experiences. Contributors argue about hormonal changes after abortion, psychological impact, and the moral questions tied to reproductive rights. Others cite physicians, researchers, and organizations to support or refute views.
Controversy Over Depo Provera Information in Newsletter
A reader laments misleading guidance in the April CEA Newsletter about Depo Provera. The piece calls for a factual article detailing the drug’s effects and safety, and criticizes media coverage and editor input for sensationalism. Patricia W and others referenced.
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CEA
Paid parking in Canberra debated amid land value claims
The Canberra environmental study argues for paid parking to curb traffic. critics say land values in the center already reflect demand and that public parking could raise operating costs, justify high fees, or worsen accessibility. Howard Pearce analyzes the economic logic and questions the case for charges.
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Act
Canberra
Tien
T. Howard
Israel Arabs talks and unconditional talks urged
Heather Stanton, secretary of the embassy, warns against misreading Herut on a key point. The article argues Israel should engage in unconditional negotiations without delay and without preconditions.
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Ric
Israel
Herut
Inlet
Heather Stanton
Ecabeesy
Juraal
Royal visitors dine at government house in Canberra
Yesterday morning the Guy enn and Lady Crown Prince Akibita of Tapan arrived at RAAF Base Fairbairn. They and Crown Princess Michiko were guests of Sir Paul at Government House in the evening. The Prime Minister and Meg Whitlam were entertained, with a long list of dignitaries including Sir John McEwen Sir Richard Peak and many other officials attending the dinner.
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Guyenn
Akibita
Tapan
Michiko
Raaf Base Fairbairn
Paul
Hositeh
Goterment House
HaMlick
MF Whitlam
Meg Whitlam
Senmor
Magiuy Cormack
J. F Cape
Bir Cope
Spain
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Pare Ine
Ton
Sune
Mex Salta
Yosihiia
Mikata
Seastor Ligne Murphy
Murphy
John McEwen
McEwen
Richard Peak
Perk
Lewenan
St Mervyn Iogan
Woman
Read
Head
Sear
C. Guin
Freeh
Alten
Brown
Arthur
Tange
Jot
Bunting
Keith Waller
Dealey
E. Crewcaur
R. Pulvers
A. Yamamura
A. Sidwin
Prince Abihitey
Vest
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Trina Aiue
Jock
Meq Ace
Une
Sharon
Veine
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Vouise Borm
Farrer
H. Starver
Michael Qsbor
Alberto Liley
New Zealand
Frotener Liley
Messie
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Schente
Ealing
Sue Ab Boron
Fuse Dhitiien
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