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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
2
Mr Lawrence questions the benefits of a poll tax for the ACT noting existing forms are more just and fair to collect. He will not comment further until the taxation inquiry by the department finishes. He suggests regional water authority needs may justify Canterbury water and sewerage undertakings extending to the surrounding region.
Supply chief Mr Neil Currie to prepare a discussion paper as the new department shifts its stance toward civilian operation. The move aims to outline reforms, timeline, and potential impacts on existing procurement and staff roles. Currie will lead consultations with ministries and industry partners to shape policy options.
Mr Currie with decades in the old Department of Monty discusses amalgamation and private sector advisory capacity. He argues for civilianising defense functions and keeping secret supply areas while leveraging the Australian Industry Development Corporation to mobilise industry quickly if a war effort arises.
Mr Bussell, 22, of Islington, was fined 20 after pleading guilty to offensive behavior in Newcastle on October 6. Police say he stood before Detective Sergeant Holmes in a tavern crowd, made a lewd gesture and whispered insults, prompting arrest while slightly drunk.
Eden MP Mr Whan called petrol price claims absurd saying oil companies should not pretend they will not lower prices to Queanbeyan retailers. He noted some customers received up to 13 cents a gallon in discounts while Victoria saw price cuts to compete with independents.
Mrs Elizabeth Mayne of Canberra Church of England Girls Grammar School leads a study tour of France sponsored by the Australian and the French governments. The party departs December 8.
BHP said introducing a deposit system would only offer a short term fix for litter and disposal issues. Alternatives discussed include public education, recycling incentives, and government subsidies, though company manager R W Brook said BHP was not advocating them, only that they be examined before any deposit system is introduced.
Technical experts of the Department of Civil Aviation examine navigation system components that failed during a protracted strike by maintenance workers. Major radar units at Canberra and Sydney ports failed within 90 minutes of the strike start, with other equipment also failing before the strike ended after four weeks. Analysis aims to guide new maintenance procedures and possible system replacements.
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