Checkpoint. 1994-12-06

YOUTH: The Government's taking a carrot and stick approach to try and prevent young school-leavers from making a career on the dole. Bronwen Evans
RACE: The finger has again been pointed at the management style of the current Race Relations Conciliator John Clarke, this time by his predecessor. Anna Hughes
TUVALU: The Pacific state of Tuvalu lies close to the equator, in a line nor'-nor-east of New Zealand. Bruce Hill i/v Kaumata La'tasi
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TODAY IN AUSTRALIA:
NEW WORLD ORDER: On the face of it there's not much scope for optimism in international relations at present. Jonathan Schwass i/v John Vasquez
ROC: The government's plans to deregulate the country's postal services, allowing direct competition for New Zealand Post, are in doubt.
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PRIVACY: Controversy is continuing over the new privacy laws. Debra Harrington
ELIZABETH LIVER: A booming economy has transformed Australia's political landscape, presenting Prime Minister Paul Keating with major problems but throwing a lifeline to embattled opposition leader Alexander Downer.
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AFGHAN: After years of fighting between rival groups, there are indications that the situation in Afghanistan might be easing. Peter Gresty.
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