Newsagencies
Extract from the WEEKLY HOUSE HANSARD Database Date: 16 October 1996 (14:15)
Ms HANSON--"My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. Prior to the election you gave a rock solid commitment to all newsagents of Australia that your government would preserve the existing territorial system for the distribution of newspapers and magazines. For the concerned constituents in my electorate of Oxley, would you confirm that your government intends to honour this commitment?"
Mr HOWARD--"I can inform the honourable member that the government intends to deliver on the commitment made while in opposition."
Ms HANSON--"My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. Prior to the election you gave a rock solid commitment to all newsagents of Australia that your government would preserve the existing territorial system for the distribution of newspapers and magazines. For the concerned constituents in my electorate of Oxley, would you confirm that your government intends to honour this commitment?"
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