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Reports on allegations against Amcor Paper's manipulation of the fine paper industry in Australia. Factors behind the decline in fine paper prices in the world market; Status of the Australian paper industry.

The article discusses issues related to 2013 Defence White Paper which has committed to the Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCV) project in Australia with procurement of an existing Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). Topics discussed include comparison between the 2013 with that of the 2009 Defence White Paper, which had plans to introduce a class of 20 Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCV) under Project SEA 1180 for ship classes performing patrol duties and oceanographic survey.

Profiles K.W. Doggett Fine Paper, a paper merchant and family-owned enterprise in Australia. Growth projections for 2004; History of the firm; Management style of the Doggett family; Main competitors and their respective market shares. INSET: GENERATION NEXT..

The article discusses a defense white paper released by Australia to enhance its defense capabilities in areas such as intelligence, surveillance, cyber defense and weapons. Topics include plan of government of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to raise defense spending; its decision to help the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region; decision to buy Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft; and its plans to increase the number of submarines and acquire electronic warfare aircraft for support jamming capability.

The article focuses on the goods and services (GST) and superannuation taxes reform in Australia. The changes to the GST base or rate would have to be taken to the 2016 election for Australians to accept or reject. GST reform is important as there are other state taxes governments can use to collect revenue.

Reports on Australian paper and packaging company, Amcor's diminished market status and the steps the company is taking to bring it back up to profitability. Institutions concerned with whether Amcor will look to finding new growth segments, possibly BTR's packaging assets; Comments from Don Macfarlane of Amcor; History of the company; Amcor's acquisitions and their financial performance; Decision for the containers packaging and printing-papers divisions. INSET: Then along came Jones, by Ali Cromie..

The article reports on the launch by paper manufacturer PaperlinX of a new line of carbon-neutral printing papers in Australia in June 2008. The papers, which are sold at a minimum premium of 7.5%, are certified under the Greenhouse Friendly program of the federal government. Also cited are the issues' implications for the paper industry.

Focuses on the growth strategies of the Australian family firm, Thorney Holdings. Advantages of taking strategic stakes in up-and-coming Australian companies with sound management; Management team led by Richard Pratt; Alex Waislitz's complex relationship with the Pratt family.

The article reports that analysts still regard Gunns as a company to invest in, despite the difficulties that it faced in obtaining debt funding for its planned paper mill that is almost twice as large as its market capitalization. Rohan Gallagher from Credit Suisse believes that Gunns is the recipient of strong international interest for its funding.

Focuses on the business status of PaperlinX, a paper manufacturing company in Australia. Percentage of the market share of PaperlinX for office paper; Impact of the increase in paper prices on the company's stocks; Advantages of the separation of PaperlinX from Amcor.

Presents information on the paper industry in Australia as of May 14, 1999. Spicers Paper seen as having the most improved profit forecast; Fletcher Challenge Paper receiving two downgrades; Amcor remaining the company with the largest profit forecast; Statistics on consensus profit.

Reports on the Australian paper industry. Amcor's troubles in Indonesia following paper groups' launch of capacity expansion; Downplaying of threat by Amcor managing director Don Marfarlane; Industry analysts' assessment of Indonesia's increase of its paper production.

Reports on the threat posed by electronic media on newspapers in Australia. Profitability of newspaper companies; Effect of the Internet on the advertising revenue of newspapers; Newspaper publishers' comments on the causes of the decline in newspaper circulation.

Reports on a national forum on pulp and paper research in Australia to be held from October 4 to 6, 1994 in Melbourne, Victoria.

Reports that the South Australian government has planted the first mainland trial hemp crop for use as a source of pulp for making paper. Issuance of a 12-month license under the Controlled Substances Act for three trial hemp crops; Australian Newsprint Mills' experimentation with pulping; Environmental benefit of using hemp pulp.

Cites Pratt Industries' expansion plans in the United States and Australia. Investment of about $500 million in two paper and cardboard corrugating plants; Implementation of a paper-recycling plant on New York's Staten Island; Investment in a kraft operation; Significance of the choice of Atlanta, Georgia site for the company's first millugator.

Reports that John Armati sold his newspaper business, Macquarie Publications, to Brian McCarthy, managing director of Rural Press. Date on closure of deal; Profits made from sale; Comments from John Armati;

Reports on the impact of the strong Australian dollar on paper manufacturer PaperlinX Ltd. in 2003. Decline of the firm's earnings before interest and tax.

The article discusses the 2013 Defence White Paper which provides information on the Australia's strategies for maintaining a capable Australian Defence Force (ADF). It informs that the White Paper doesn't discuss the less participation of local industries of Australia in manufacturing defence related products. It states that sustainment is not enough to develop experts in engineering and math's which has been recognized as a necessity by the Australian government for its defence capability.

The article lists five questions that should be asked to a stationery supplier, particularly in Australia, including the availability of an online ordering platform, their discount offering for bulk orders, and their ability to maintain continuous supply of their paper products.