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596: 33: 175:, with Darwin as a secondary priority, and had to consider the fact that a large portion of Australia's military and naval forces were deployed overseas. Ward's theory was based on an incomplete understanding of this plan (which had been submitted to and rejected by Ward's own government, catered for the defence of strategic northern locations, including 207:
referred to it during a press conference in March 1943, during which he coined the term 'Brisbane Line'. Ward repeated his assertions over the following months, and when asked to provide proof, claimed that he had been informed of the removal of documents relating to the plan from the official files.
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meeting in December 1942, Menzies, among others, expressed concern that a responsible minister was making claims that could only be disproved through the disclosure of secret defence plans. Curtin did little to quell Ward's attacks, and Ward continued to claim that Menzies and Fadden were responsible
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to determine if such documents had existed, and if the Menzies administration had made such plans. The Commission reported in July 1943 that there was no evidence supporting an official plan to abandon most of Australia to invading forces, and that the files for the time in question were complete.
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referred to it during a press conference in March 1943, where he also coined the term "Brisbane Line". Ward initially offered no evidence to support his claims, but later claimed that the relevant records had been removed from the official files. A
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upon the loyalty to the British Crown of German Nationals resident in Australia whose property is liable to a charge created by the Treaty of Peace Regulations made under the Treaty of Peace (Germany) Act 1919–1920
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on alleged improper practices and improper refusal to co-operate with the Victoria Police Force on the part of persons employed in the Postmaster-General's Department in Victoria in relation to illegal gambling
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to inquire into allegations affecting members of the Parliamentary Joint Committee of Public Accounts in connexion with claims made by broadcasting companies against the Commonwealth Government (1930)
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to inquire into extracts from the reports in Parliamentary Debates of speeches made by Mr. Scullin in the House of Representatives on 7 and 19 August 1924, in relation to land tax matters (1924–1925)
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Ward did not present any direct evidence of his claims at the time, and Menzies, along with all the ministers that had served under him during the previous government, denied the allegation. At an
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concluded that no such documents had existed, and the government under Menzies and Fadden had not approved plans of the type alleged by Ward. The controversy contributed to Labor's win in the
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British New Guineaβ€”Royal Commission of inquiry into the present conditions, including the method of government, of the Territory of Papua, and the best means of their improvement (1906–1907)
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to inquire into and report upon the contract or contracts with Abbco Bread Co. Pty. Limited for the supply of bread to the Department of the Army, and other matters (1941)
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A map showing Australian defensive concentrations in 1942 from General MacArthur's official report. The 'Brisbane line' is shown as a short black line to the north of
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to inquire into and report upon the circumstances associated with the retirement of Lieutenant-Commander Alan Dermot Casey from the Royal Australian Navy (1934)
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to inquire into and report upon certain transactions of the Sydney Land Sales Control Office, and the Canberra Land Sales Control Office of the Treasury (1947)
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to inquire into and report upon the arrangements made for the transport of troops returning from service in South Africa in the S.S. "Drayton Grange" (1902)
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on the warβ€”Australian Imperial Force. Report as to number of members fit for active service and number of reinforcements and enlistments required (1918)
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Ward continued to promote the idea during late 1942 and early 1943, and the idea that it was an actual defence strategy gained support after General
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to inquire into and report upon certain charges against the Administrator and other officers of the Northern Territory Administration (1916)
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on the charges made by D. L. Gilchrist concerning the construction of the western section of the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway (1916)
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to inquire into circumstances under which certain public monies were used and to whom, and for what purposes such moneys were paid (1941)
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in connection with sugar purchases by the Commonwealth through Mr. W. E. Davies in September and October, 1920 (1923–1924)
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to slow invaders until other forces could be deployed), along with public knowledge of evacuation plans for regions of
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to inquire into and report upon certain incidents in which Aborigines were involved in the Laverton area (1975–1976)
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to inquire into complaints by the munition worker passengers to Australia by the transport "Bahia Castillo" (1919)
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to inquire into certain transactions in relation to timber rights in the Territory of Papua-New Guinea (1949)
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The royal commission and the Brisbane Line controversy contributed to Curtin and the Labor Party winning the
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upon the public expenditure of the Commonwealth of Australia with a view to effecting economies (1918–1921)
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an inquiry into a statement that there was a document missing from the official files in relation to "The
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for the "defeatist" and "treacherous" plan. Public awareness of the alleged plan was raised when General
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into exploratory and production drilling for petroleum in the area of the Great Barrier Reef (1970–1975)
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in connection with joinery supplied to the War Service Homes Commissioner in March, 1920 (1923–1924)
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Proponents of the existence of the Brisbane Line proposal often refer to the existence of concrete
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to inquire into the monetary and banking systems at present in operation in Australia (1935–1937)
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on the method for determining the unimproved value of land held under Crown leases (1924–1925)
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by a significant margin, but Ward was effectively demoted by being assigned the portfolios of
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of Inquiry into compensation arising from social security conspiracy prosecutions (1984–1986)
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of Inquiry into the leasing by the Commonwealth of accommodation in Centenary House (1994)
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on doctors' remuneration for national insurance service and other contract practice (1938)
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on the circumstances attending the supposed loss at sea of the steamship "Sumatra" (1923)
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on the use and effects of chemical agents on Australian personnel in Vietnam (1983–1985)
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of Inquiry into matters in relation to electoral redistribution Queensland, 1977 (1978)
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regarding the contract for the erection of additions to the General Post Office, Sydney
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Inquiry into certain Australian companies in relation to the UN Oil-For-Food Programme
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The Brisbane Line Controversy: Political Opportunism Versus National Security, 1942–45
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of Inquiry into the viability of the Christmas Island phosphate industry (1979–1980)
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on mail services and trade development between Australia and the New Hebrides (1915)
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in the event of invasion had been proposed in February 1942, it was rejected by
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to concede the northern portion of the Australian continent in the event of an
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into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry
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on the statement of Lieutenant Commander Cabban and matters incidental thereto
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on Java and the East Indies, Singapore and the Straits Settlements (1917–1918)
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on certain matters in connexion with the British Phosphate Commission (1926)
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into the activities of the Australian Building Construction Employees' and
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on the finances of Western Australia, as affected by Federation (1924–1925)
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Hasluck, Paul (1970). "The "Brisbane Line" – A Study in Wartime Politics".
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of Inquiry into the efficiency and administration of hospitals (1979–1981)
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of Inquiry into the relations between the CAA and Seaview Air (1994–1996)
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on mineral oils and petrol and other products of mineral oils (1933–1935)
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into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability
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of Inquiry into the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (1994–1995)
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Independent Inquiry into Frequency Modulation Broadcasting (1973–1974)
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to inquire into certain charges against Mr. Henry Chinn (1913)
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of inquiry into alleged telephone interceptions (1985–1986)
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on the assessment of war service disabilities (1924–1925)
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Australian Post Office Commission of inquiry (1973–1974)
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was a defence proposal supposedly formulated during
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Index

The Brisbane Line

Brisbane
World War II
invasion by the Japanese
Brisbane
Melbourne
Labor
John Curtin
Australian War Cabinet
Eddie Ward
United Australia Party
Country Party
Robert Menzies
Arthur Fadden
Douglas MacArthur
Royal Commission
1943 federal election
Labor
Eddie Ward
Minister for Labour and National Service
John Curtin
Robert Menzies
Arthur Fadden
Australian War Cabinet
United Australia Party
Country Party
General Officer Commanding
Iven Mackay
Sydney

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