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  • April 30 - Four Corners program aired exposing allegations that NSW Premier Neville Wran had tried to influence the magistry over the dropping of fraud charges against Kevin Humphreys , charged with misappropriation of funds from the Balmain Leagues Club . Humphreys is forced to resign his position as President of the NSWRL , while Wran has to face the Street Royal Commission over the allegations & was later exonerated.

  • September 26 - After Australia's America's Cup win, Prime Minister Bob Hawke goes on the Today show & declared a public holiday for that day, stating that "any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum."



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