Lynch firm on challenge to metal unions merger
The Government defends a strong responsible trade union movement as Labour Minister Lynch replies in Parliament to questions on union amalgamations. He notes government support for union appeals against a three metal-trade unions merger while stressing taxpayers should not fund political actions and demarcation disputes link to work stoppages.
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Labour and National Service
Lynch
House of Representatives
Dr Gun
Lab. 5A
ACTU
Democratic Labour Party
Liberal Party
uMnLoons
Australia
Whitlam calls for Soviet pullout of Vietnam support
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Whitlam challenged the Government to demand that the Soviet Union withdraw its military support for North Vietnam. He blamed Moscow as a major supplier of war means to Hanoi and urged action in the House of Representatives to end the Vietnam war.
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Mr Whitlam
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
China
Hanoi
Wihatlam
House of Representatives
Appointment cuts court delays in ACT Supreme Court
The ACT Supreme Court civil case waiting time, about 10 months, may shorten after the March 6 appointment of Mr Justice Connor to the bench. Minister for Foreign Affairs Bowen, speaking for the Attorney-General, said Connor’s addition would allow civil cases to be heard without undue delay.
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ACT Supreme Court
Justice Connor
Enderby
Supreme Court
Bowen
ALP split over Vietnam policy fuels heated debate
Dr Cains and Whitlam clash over Victorian Labor resolution on North Vietnam during This Day Tonight. Whitlam denounces any military victory for either side and urges ending the war. Street Lib motion calls for government to address South Vietnamese suffering and broader Indo China conflict.
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Cains
Lab
Vic
North Vietnam
Whitlam
Fency
Street Lib. Viel
Worth Vietna
Street
Labor Party Council
Australia
ALP
Australian Labor Party
Bor
Sie
Soviet Union
China
Indo- China
South Vietnam
Favoured treatment for WA prisoner education access
Senator Greenwood charged Western Australia authorised with funds paid for Wes ern Australian offender Gary Cook to attend university lectures while jailed. He said study leave and university fees, drawn from consolidated revenue, were unauthorised by law. Deputy leader Willesee noted 60 prisoners have attended external courses since 1970.
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Greenwood
Cook
Senate
Webster CP
Vick
Willesee
HQ Holden front end safety advances in new model
The article highlights up front safety features in the HQ Holden including a redesigned front chassis for rigidity and crash protection, a five foot wide track for safer handling, front cross member steering, energy absorbing steering column, slimmer roof pillars, and overall strengthened passenger compartment. It positions Holden as a safety leader in Australia.
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Holden
GMH
Senate criticism of PS Bill and public service stance
Senator Littl of the DLP accuses the Government of cowardice over the postal workers dispute and calls for a head-on confrontation with the union. He labels teachers as using children as blackmail to improve conditions and urges withdrawal and redrafting after consulting affected public service groups. George Slater watches from the Senate gallery.
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Littl
DLP
Vic
Little
Public Service Board
Australian Postal Workers Union
George Slater
Senate
Senator Little
Parliament Yesterday: Debates on Vietnam Plight and Bills
In a recent session the Howe of Representatves discussed the need for a government statement on the plight in South Vietnam amid petitions and the Asian Development Bank Bill. The Senate opened with questions and moved to Public Service Arbitration and Customs Tariff Bills.
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Democratic Labour Party
Senate
Howe
Petiniens
South Vietnam
Adie
Ipm
Inm
Peti- Hom
Comeriy
Persia
Asian Development Bank
Peti
Duestiem
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