Ministers faced with limited policy options in submissions
Two senior officers from the Department of the Special Minister of State told the Revel Commission that ministers often received incomplete advice. They said submissions sometimes excluded full policy choices, and ministers could not see all proposals before Cabinet. The officials stressed they spoke personally, not for the departments.
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Tribunal decision leaves power with regulator says registrar
Melbourne reports the Federal Government's move to block Ampol's crude oil price request did not strip the tribunal of authority. Registrar Neil Brown stressed the tribunal can still hear future price applications and that government prerogatives to regulate vital supplies remain intact.
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Late News Fragments From Unsigned Report
Fragmented OCR text shows partial phrases mentioning a city or region, dates, and names obscured by errors. Readable bits include a possible event mention and a local political or social note, but specifics are unclear.
Cardinal Mindszenty criticizes tyranny and cites human rights
In Canberra Cardinal Mindszenty, a 2 year in captivity whistleblower on fascism and communism, denounces injustice and oppression across regimes. He warns that time does not repair wrongs, urges Australians of Hungarian descent to uphold basic rights, and recalls past asylum support from Australia.
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Sunday hotel trading decision postponed in New South Wales
The NSW Government delays the Sunday hotel trading bill awaiting tomorrow's Liberal and Liberal Country Party meetings. Key MPs Steve Danny and Mary Mellon reportedly may abstain, weakening government support to 46 against 43. Minister Maddison postpones the bill’s introduction, not a permanent withdrawal.
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Government house prices rise 23 percent in Canberra
Government houses in Canberra showed a 23 percent rise in average sale prices over the 12 months to September. Minister Bryant disclosed the figures in response to an inquiry from Mr McLeay. The average price climbed from 17,738 to 21,908 dollars, with September's average at 22,417 dollars.
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Pioneer flies by Jupiter in historic space feat
A Tuesday report notes the Pioneer spacecraft reached Jupiter, sending images and data back to Earth, marking a landmark achievement in deep space exploration. Data from the mission is expected to shed new light on Jupiter's atmosphere and moons, with scientists forecasting further discoveries in coming months.
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Opposition attacks on Budget and government spending
The Opposition leader Mr Snedden lambasted Labor for its third Budget in four months calling Australia one of the worst managed economies in the Western world. He accused government spending of driving unemployment higher and warned the wage tax explosion and policy missteps had crushed business confidence and long term growth.
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Snedden
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Cynaca
Budget clash dominates Australian parliament speech
Mr Snedden questioned government spending and inflation policy, attacking a 33 to 16.25 percent rise in spending. He labeled opposition as pursuing a 10 point plan, urged restraint, and noted health and social security would face cuts. The debate drew few government members as opposition pressed urgency motions and cross-party questions. Continued on page 3.
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Battle over power looms amid unrest and edits discussed
A fractured preview outlines a clash between prime minister and opposition leader amid ongoing turmoil. The text mixes hostile fragments about violence and medical topics, noting public debate and shifting leadership positions while uncertain details remain.
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Mage
Three Canberra Brothers Run Wilometres for Hunger Campaign
Three young Canberra brothers will run Wilometres in December to raise money for the Freedom From Hunger Campaign. The page also covers lifestyle, entertainment, and world news with sport and finance sections.
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Maskee
Senate defeats deferment move on Family Law Bill
The Senate last night defeated moves to defer the Family Law Bill to next year by 41 votes to 15. Watt proposed delivering the bill to the first sitting in May next year to allow further scrutiny with no amendments. The second reading passed with seven Liberal senators opposing it, including Ane dleison and Garrick, amid government amendments and calls to proceed.
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Embassy hostages freed unharmed
Philippine ambassador to the United States and an aide were released unharmed after nearly 12 hours held at gunpoint in the Manila embassy. The gunman, a Filipino lawyer identified as Napolen Techoco, fled with a pistol after a pistol bout and demanded the boy of the gunman be allowed to fly to the United States. The incident ended when President Marcos agreed to let the boy travel to the US aboard a Philippine Airlines aircraft.
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Papua New Guinea Calls for National Anthem Contest
Port Moresby reports Papuan youths are invited to submit original compositions for a national anthem contest. A prize of 1,000 for the winning entry is offered, with submissions accepted in English, Pidgin, or Motu.
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Navies clash off Australian coast hamper Indonesian transfers
Patrol boat HMAS Archer, now renamed KRI Suliman, suffered hull damage after a collision with the coastal freighter Weipa near Cooktown while en route to Cairns for repairs. Meanwhile two Wemex helicopters supporting HMAS Vendetta in an anti-submarine exercise hovered over a suspected submarine, with one rescue crew member saved and the helicopter lost.
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Melbourne car race preview in February turmoil
A fragmentary report from Melbourne notes a sports car event in February with driver Tony Far Vee and sponsor Mr Carl Davies involved. The text mentions a 1475 reserve or estimate and a foremonthey rediiren figure, but key details are incomplete.
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Plan to Drop Annual Vehicle Testing Considered
A minister proposes reviewing mandatory annual car inspections in the capital, weighing removal of checks on new vehicles and the potential for a two year 18 month program. No decision yet, but options include easing or delaying tests and reintroducing a regime for certain vehicle types.
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