Doctors warn on pensioners means test in Australia
Sydney reports doctors warn they would not treat a flood of pensioners at concessional rates if the means test is abolished. The AMA says government should fund full fees for new pensions, while access rules for the Pensioner Medical Service remain strict amid political debate.
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Seminar publicity begins for Canberra live-in seminar
A National Capital Development Commission publicity drive promotes a live-in seminar on Gungahlin planning for Canberra youth. The event runs May 21 to 25, with 30 participants chosen from applicants. Interested young people, including Canberra residents, are invited to apply in writing with personal details and reasons.
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Additional scholarship at Canberra Grammar School set
The Canberra Grammar School board establishes an additional scholarship to cover the education of one boy entering the secondary school. The $2007 annual scholarship will be awarded from 1974, under the Australian Council for Bi contextual Research. applications close May 31 and forms are available from the master in charge.
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Fellowship committee named for Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships
The nomination selection committee for 197% Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships was announced by United States Ambassador Mr Rice. The committee will be chaired by the Minister for Education Mr Besley with other members including Mr Warwick Furia and others.
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New Auditor General Named To Succeed Skermer
Prime Minister Whitlam announced the retirement of Auditor-General V J W Skermer on May 7. He will be replaced by D R 8 Craik, a Treasury deputy secretary who joined the taxation branch in 1940. Skermer’s long service since 1961 noted.
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Somare urges Pacific parliament council
Papua New Guinea Chief Minister Somare called for a Pacific council representing regional parliaments. He argued such a body could make stronger decisions than current Forum resolutions and support deeper political integration while seeking PNG independence within two years.
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