AM summary

AAP General News (Australia)
08-10-2000
AM summary

SYDNEY, Aug 10 AAP - The main stories in today's 0800 (AEST) edition of the ABC's AM program:

* Prime Minister John Howard has been criticised by one of Malaysia's senior ministers
for questioning the independence of Malaysia's judiciary following the jailing of former
deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim for sodomy. Interview with Malaysia's legal affairs
minister.

* Indonesia's President Abdurrahman Wahid has promised to hand over the day-to-day
running of the country to Vice-president Megawati Sukarnoputri. Interview with Deakin
University professor.

* Joe de Bruyn, Labor faction figure, has come out in support of Prime Minister John
Howard's stance on the IVF issue. Interview with Mr de Bruyn.

* Coalition backbenchers say that Industry Minister Nick Minchin's proposal to tighten
used car import laws could force some small businesses to close. Interviews with backbenchers.

* The power of the ACCC is being tested as the GST price watchdog meets video rental
chain Video Ezy in the federal court. Interview with trade practices expert.

* An Australian soldier, Corporal Stuart Jones, has been killed in a firearms accident
in East Timor. Interview with Colonel Greg Baker.

* A UN court ruling which allows the Japanese to resume fishing for blue-fin tuna for
research purposes has met with criticism from Australia. Interviews with Japanese fisheries
spokesman and Fisheries Minister Warren Truss.

* Australia's Internet Industry Association has convened an emergency meeting next
week opposing a ban on internet gambling amid fears of job losses due to compliance costs.

Interview with IIA executive director Peter Coroneos.

* Revolutionary new running shoes which absorb vibrations could significantly increase
athletes' running times. Interview with scientist.

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