Checkpoint. 1994-10-17

CAMERON: Former Internal affairs secretary Perry Cameron says the appointment of Frank Sharp to a top civil defence job is a victory for principle. Mark Torley i/v Perry Cameron
COOPER LIVER: Joining us on the line now is the Minister of Internal Affairs, Warren Cooper
HEADS:
TODAY IN AUSTRALIA:
BOUGAINVILLE: Bougainville rebels are blaming Papua New Guinea for an attack or a cruise ship, Club Med 2, off Bougainville during the weekend. Jonathan [illegible]
DORNEY LIVER: The ABC's correspondent in Port Moresby, Sean Dorney is on the line now.
SPORTS:
NEWS:
HOUSING: The Housing Minister Murray McCully is expected to release a package soon which introduces full market rents for state houses...but eases some of the pressure on low income families. Bronwen Evans i/v Major Campbell Roberts
GERMAN ELECTIONS: Chancellor Helmut Kohl has claimed victory in the German general election. Martin Gibson
BUSINESS NEWS:
NEWS:
DUNNE - CAUCUS: A split is looming in the Labour caucus over an issue that's [illegible] divided it in the past - the sale of state assets. Kathryn Street
FINN REF: Finland has voted resoundingly in favour of European Union membership, paving the way for a likely Nordic expansion of the Union as Sweden and Norway prepare to hold referenda in November. Wayne Brittenden
WORLD UPDATE:
MANA NEWS:
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