Federal cabinet approves 12 weeks maternity leave with pay
The Prime Minister announced that 12 weeks maternity leave on full pay would be granted to Commonwealth officers and employees, applicable to married and single staff. Leave could extend to 53 weeks, with six weeks postnatal leave. Entitlements apply retrospectively to January 1973 and include long service leave reform lowering qualifying years from 15 to 10. Legislation to extend to all Australian Government staff will follow.
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Gay
Commonwealth Mate
Wood Fx
Chile
Tong
Commonwealth Public Service
Whitham
Task force to study Federal expenditure review
A government task force under Dr H C Coombs will review past policies to identify cuts or abandonments. The panel, modeled on a Canadian system, will assess spending priorities across government programs, including disguised expenditure, to guide future budget choices.
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Whitany
Casey
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Pilot Killed as Mirage Crashes Near Gloucester
A RAAF Mirage pilot from Sydney was killed when his aircraft crashed five miles from Gloucester, near Newcastle. The accident occurred during a training exercise after radio contact was lost. The pilot, 22, from Cronulla, Cronulla suburb, was alone in the aircraft and had no children.
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Inquiry into departmental conspiracy splinters parliament
The Prime Minister Mr Whitlam outlined an inquiry into a possible departmental conspiracy to withhold truth from government and Parliament over Croatian terrorism in Australia. He noted the alleged plan appeared unpardonable but declined to publish names of public servants involved, citing ongoing security concerns.
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Melbourne
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Senate
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Sneddon
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Whitlam Ale
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Controversy over ASIO reforms stalls Senate debate
The session resumes with former Attorney General Greenswood presiding as Senators press for repeal measures. Murphy faces questions over ASIO director Barbour appointment and calls to repeal parts of the Crimes Act, while Labour and Liberal factions debate oversight and police actions in Sydney.
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Somme
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Peter Barbour
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Land tenure inquiry terms drafted for household system
Federal Cabinet approves inquiry terms toward land tenure reform. Victoria Chief Secretary Meagher introduces legislation to Parliament amid debate on land laws. Page references indicate ongoing coverage of the land inquiry and related policy changes.
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Weeraan Anteater
Victoria
Mr Meagher
Tate Parliament
Whitlam Pledges Closer Australia Asia Cooperation
A garbled future intentions note highlights Prime Minister Whitlam calling for enhanced cooperation between Australia and Asia. The fragment mentions economic ties and potential partnerships, stressing mutual benefit and strategic alignment amid uncertain regional dynamics.
Classified Ads: Lostery and Entertainment Figures
Fragmented OCR item mentions LIFE STYLE personal entertainment, courts and diplomacy notes, and a classified ads section in pages 26-31. It references an afternoon timing and an apparent notice about an approval process for a governmental or legal matter, with several garbled phrases.
Melbourne Housing Plan for Low Income Families
A Melbourne report notes the Victorian Government plans a 20 million program targeting low income families with new housing near Paisley. The Housing Commission has spent about 350,000 for 195 acres, with the project to begin in early 3.00 houses. The town aims to address housing needs in the area.
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RN Édple
Paisley
Spout
Rome Visit Pageant Misspelled Planed by Premier
A misspelled report notes the Prime Minister Whithim expected in Rome to call on the Pope this month on his way home from London. The item reflects a brief diary style dispatch with uncertain details and garbled phrasing.
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Rome
London
Soitexr
Commission to advise on welfare program reforms
A new Welfare Commission was approved to advise the government on social welfare policy. The body will include a representative from the Trade Union Council and will operate full time for seven years. Reports will be published and tabled in Parliament.
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Nafigymsi Commission On Social Welfare
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Denny Chaining
Minnler
Mayen
Sptumauie
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Camden
Rime
Nivtiee
Frost the
Abyeam Council
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Travel travel controls tighten for overseas government trips
Australian travel reforms to curb official international travel plan a specialist section within ACT Tourist Bureau. Aimed at auditing airlines used abroad and reining in first class travel for public servants. Officials expect substantial savings as travel rules align with private sector practices.
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Itme
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Qantas Oc
Havelline
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