Federal wage rise 10 percent forecast by commission
The arbitration commission approved an annual basic wage review with a rise expected next February, warning of inflationary costs but calling it industrial justice for award workers. It urged employers to boost efficiency and offset disadvantages from higher wages while noting improved overseas trade and a stronger economy since 1956.
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New Federal Wage Rates and Economic Context
The commission approves a 10 shilling wage rise for federal award workers, aligning with state costs of living across cities including Melbourne Sydney Perth and Adelaide. It notes unemployment amid migrant intake, tax and wage pressures post 1956 court decision, and rejects restoring quarterly adjustments citing inadequate C series index and changing living standards.
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Unemployment Rise Sparks Alarm Despite Limited Impact
Evidence shows unemployment increased but officials say the rise is limited and not enough to trigger widespread concern. Analysts warn the public won t be reassured until job growth strengthens and broader sectors show improvement.
Holt Calls For Co operation in Wage Review Across States
The Australian report notes Mr. Holt urging States to adopt the Commonwealth’s annual wage review, preferring steady cost stability over quarterly adjustments. Leaders from New South Wales and Victoria commented on the impact while officials from industry and labor discuss the broader effects on wages, productivity, and employment.
Uniform Taxation Challenged In Full High Court
In Sydney the Full High Court heard arguments on Commonwealth power to impose income tax. NSW and Victoria contend uniform taxation centralizes revenue, arguing reimbursement to states is not proportional. NSW cites £61,336,133 received in 1956 and £573,980,000 national income tax revenue in 1958. Victoria notes £45 million challenged with £468,000 allotted. Both sides assert constitutional limits on revenue power.
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Expulsion of Gair Endorsed by Party
The Labour Party Inner executive met to endorse expulsion of Mr Gair with a central executive meeting due tomorrow to elect a leader among MPs. Former Deputy Premier Mr Duggan is expected to become leader of the Official ALP as nominations open for Queensland electorates. The Premier accused a backroom junta of trying to control government while Duggan claimed collusion between state opposition and Gair faction. GLB detectives reported no official threats to Mr Bakers or his family despite warnings after the party split.
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Duggan
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Labour Party
J. Bukowski
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Bakers
Police Hero To Be Dismissed From Bendigo Force
Melbourne report states Detective First Constable Tan George Cust of Bendigo CLB was ordered dismissed after being found guilty of substituting a revolver for a starting pistol and making a false statement against Donald Thomas Boyd. Cust had pleaded not guilty. The charge involved an incident tied to a deranged gunman last August.
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Bendigo
Tan George Cust
Two RAAF Officers Die In Meteor Jet Crash At Williamtown
Two Air Force officers were killed when their Meteor jet crashed near Williamtown. Squadron Leader William E. Downey of Canterbury and Lieutenant Terence J. Withington of Sydney died instantly. Downey, a parachuting enthusiast, helped train medical orderlies. Withington served with No. 77 Fighter Squadron in Korea.
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