Overseas travel scams spark debate on government action
A minister says governments cannot curb Lebanese citizens duped by overseas agents migrating illegally to Australia. TheAustralian Federation of Travel Agents will refer the case of 24 Lebanese victims to the Universal Federation of Travel Agents, while visas and safety questions arise from recent Sydney detentions. Separate discussions cover in-flight meals safety and pensioner medical treatment, with ministers pledging reviews and potential cross‑agency cooperation.
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Australia
Wright
Australian Federation of Travel “Agents
Universal Federation of Travel Agenin Associationn
Weight
Mulvifill
Lats
Nsw
Sydney
Scanlon Wright
Universd Federation of Travel
Patiendd
Charter flights under study to Australia World Airways proposal
Australia studied a proposal by World Airways to operate 15 charter flights to augment tour traffic and blunt potential losses. The minister cited possible benefits to Australian tourism and civil aviation policy, noting the aim to assess Australia’s best self interest and reciprocal tie incentives.
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Australia
World Airways
Civil Aviation
Cation
Cenen
Wallis
Cotton
Bishop
Liab
Scater Cotton
Qantas
Aus
Bell
Papua New Guinea Assembly Bill Expands House Size
The Senate passes a bill to increase Papua New Guinea House of Assembly members from 69 to 84, with regional electorates rising from 15 to 18. The measure follows a constitutional development committee’s recommendation and aims to be in effect for the 1972 elections.
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Senate
Papua New Guinea
Awembly
House of Assembly
Gi i
Menibeas
Thes
Howneas
Breakaway over collection of death duty in Senate vote
Nine Liberal and Country Party senators defected to challenge estate duty collection in a federal budget debate. The move was defeated 13 to 13 after a joint Government and Labor opposition vote, with debate centering on whether to establish a rural financing corporation and potential shifts in estate duty collection by states.
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Liberal and Country Party
Commonwealth
Benatar CP
Vig
Aly
Jeeming
Lawrie
Laueke
Sap
Tannan Ilik
Davise
Webe
Fernmenil
Sinton
Muse
Call for inquiry on petrol prices
Federal Government to consider ordering a public inquiry into wholesale and retail petrol prices. Senator McClelland in NSW submitted the request, with Senator Cotton sending it to the Minister for National Development to assess legality. Citizens warn of price gouging as discounts are offered by some fuel companies, while costs rise for travelers and tourists.
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Greenwood
Nail
Keeffe
Lab
Old
Australia
Keetfe
Inginnigs
Cation
Junderiaok Iffis
McCleland
Nsw
Cotton Will Pars
National Development
Swarts
McClelland
Wapia
Bolt
Concern over TV mergers and ownership in Australia
NSW Senator criticizes 99 government stance on media ownership as proposed mergers between Lat Rivshan Television Ltd VN and Alebury Up Murray Television Ltd threaten concentrated control. Senate debate highlights broadcasting central board data and regional ownership percentages across states, urging diverse ownership and regulatory clarity.
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Halil
Whigepeesea
Rivshan Television Ltd
Alebury Up
Murray ‘Television Ltd
Ita
Harbury
Ife
Gove
Medien
Eee
Ae Heulservince
Sara
Broadcasting Central Boar
Senate
Nsw
Furnalh
Qhieeralandy
Miltiner
South Australia
Greenwood
Western
Aiet Daca
Tasmani
Gen-Fihis
Queensland
Oueenshand
Mie Beard
Ausralia
Avra
Hiney Cain
Westcent
Westeen Alaali
Wit Com Australi
Tasmania
Aestern Austen
Mo Feinelpal
Cletland
Aenator Greenwood
Victori
Jk Miedo
Tasranta
Seator
Enm
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Department of Civil Aviation
Sudy
Sim
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Coton
Nixon
Alkes
ECM
New Zealand
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Markel
Cot-ton
Vuter Calon
Yen Voneuts
Tendy
Amiigny
Sendlot Vopker
Vic
John Marshall
Britain
Argent
Nahi
Atralt
Ian
Ce Australi
Wald Airways
iWon
Airways
Penne
Cruyse
PNG
Dnc
Srawie
Amendarrwt
Toby
Van
Phat
Wederal
Divesnion
Siillss
Drake Brockman
Magnus Cormick
Prowse
Senator Prowse
Metleliandt
Federal
Aueiaian Television
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Ilton
Neadow-Lea
Asrstralia
Marron
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