The Australian Political Studies Association is to hold a one-day special session on “”Australia’s Republican Question” on October 2 at the Australian National University. Speakers include former Pime Minister Bob Hawke, Senator Chris Schacht and a dozen or so academics.
The conference is part of a growing debate about Australia’s Constitution, including a three-day conference from October 3 to 6 in Darwin sponsored by the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
Tony Hedley, of Hamib Pty Ltd has been elected president of the Building Owners and managers Association of the ACT at the annual meeting this week. John Cabot, of Capital Property Group, and Lindsay Roberts of Hooker Corporate ACT, were elected vice-presidents.
Ben Salmon, QC, had been elected president of the ACT Bar Association and Geroge Richardson vice-president this week after John Purnell and Stuart Wilcox stepped down. Brendan Hull was elected secretary. Ron Williams, Qc, and Brian Meagher remain as council members and Bob Crowe was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Ian Nash.