Now, about statehood
Article Abstract:
Steve Hatton has been chosen to create a bipartisan committee to educate the public about the Northern Territory statehood process. Chief Minister Shane Stone's efforts to speed up the process aggressively are seen as having led to its failure. Hatton has been involved in the statehood call from early on and believes in making the process democratic.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Sea change ahead
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Aborigines living on Croker Island off the Northern Territory are suing for ownership of the sea around the island. The outcome of the law suit will impact professional fishers, the $2 billion offshore natural resources industry and the government's mandate to control the seas.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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