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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 19, 1972

Page

3

Unemployment figures prompt PM to watch jobless data

Prime Minister McMahon warned he would act if unemployment did not fall within a reasonable period as Whitlam cited March figures showing a rise in jobless numbers. Government officials, Hawke and Smedden discussed measures and the need for policy steps to improve employment, while other ministries noted small monthly increases and debates over the impact.

Fedres Riam McMahon Whithim Hawke Whitlam Labour and National Service Lynch

Migrants in hostels show March drop in job waits

Australian Parliament reports a sharp March drop in migrants in hostels waiting for their first job with 217 awaiting under four weeks and 344 total in the month. Ministers discuss Commonwealth Employment Service registration and unemployment benefits while Western Australia remains a base option for the Third Australian Task Force and university student disturbances prompt firmness from La Trobe administration.

Australia Labour and National Service Lynch House of Representatives Barnard Commonwealth Employment Service

Assurance on crafts inquiry

The Crafts Council of Australia would have a full opportunity to present views to the committee of inquiry. The inquiry, overseen by the Minister for the Environment, Aboriginals and the Arts, Mr Howson, was responding in the House of Representatives to Dr Cass who urged including a Crafts Council representative on the committee. The inquiry examines crafts as an art form.

Western Australia Army Kater House of Representatives Hallett WAI Wailer Kailer Crafts Council of Australia Environment Howson Cass Lab Vic Crafts Council

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