| GAIR | In 1962, which Australian state and federal politician merged his Queensland Labor Party with the DL |
| RODLAVER | In 1962, which Australian took all four major world tennis singles titles? (3,5) |
| PUMPS | Relentlessly questions federal politicians after turning up (5) |
| SURFINSAFARI | Hit released by The Beach Boys in 1962 which was featured in American Graffiti starring Richard Dreyfuss: 2 wds. |
| LYLE | Who merged his sugar-refining business with that of Henry Tate in 1921? (4) |
| TASMANIA | Which Australian state is known as the "Apple Isle" (8) |
| OFAHENGAUE | Young Broncos forward who made his Queensland Origin rugby league debut in 2019 (10) |
| MBYE | Wests Tigers star who made his Queensland Origin run-on debut at centre in 2019 (4) |
| ABRAMLYLE | Greenock-born sugar refiner who merged his company with Henry Tate (5,4) |
| MCKEW | Ex-Lateline host and federal MP, Maxine ... (5) |
| DCMETRO | Its stops include Congress Heights and Federal Triangle |
| THEHOLLIES | English band, formed 1962, which had hits with Bus Stop and The Air That I Breathe (3,7) |
| VICTORIA | Queen whose name was given to numerous things including an English plum, a decoration for bravery, an Australian state and a sponge cake sandwiched with jam and cream (8) |
| BCC | Loop in on the DL |
| SOUFFLE | It's a pittance in Paris to party with the French found in bakery (7) |
| MAJORITY | The greater number; or, a group or political party with the winning margin or votes in an election (8) |
| ENTRYISM | The practice of joining a political party with the intention of changing its principles and policies |
| HURT | On the DL, perhaps |
| MRIS | Tests for ones on the DL, perhaps |
| MRI | AcrossTest for one on the DL, perhaps |
