Credible image as ALP seeks new political realism
The Canberra Times reports from Melbourne that the Australian Labor Party conference signals a turning point. For the first time since the 1954 split the party appears capable of an alternative government, embracing social reform, national health insurance, abolition of means tests, and national superannuation while softening previous hardline nationalisation aims. The party also accepts state aid and independent radio and television, trimming its platform accordingly.
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Australian Labor Party
Melbourne
Brian Harradine
Whitlam
Chifley
Labor
Treasury
National Healthy Insurance
ALP
Labor Party Conference Signals Possible Revival
The conference marked a shift from internal dissension to reform, proposing policies aimed at broad voter appeal. If Labor’s new program resonates, Australia could gain a viable alternative government ahead of forthcoming elections, challenging Gorton’s Liberal Government.
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Labor Party
Labor
Whitam
Chifley
Gorton
Australia
Fears of a constitutional convention loom in Wisconsin
The article discusses Article 5 and the potential for a constitutional convention spurred by Dirksen backed petitions in multiple states. It contrasts past reapportionment cases, Court rulings, and polling on one person one vote, noting waning interest and possible congressional safeguards while wary lawmakers warn of chaos.
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Edward Kennedy
Congress
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Don Juan
Spain
Franco
Juan Carlos
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Ilinois
Senate
Peoria
Illinois
Chicago
House of Representatives
Dirksen
Sam J. Ervin
North Carolina
Ervin
Gallup
Budgeting for stability Part I by Peter Long
Mel bourne University's Institute of Applied Economic Research and some government, business, and academic economists say inflation and a worsening international position do not threaten Australia’s stability now. A Treasury side group argues early 1969-70 demand will outpace supply unless budgetary and credit measures restrain demand. The Institute group notes steady growth in 1968-69 without a head of steam.
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Melbourne University
Institute of Applied Economic Research
Treasury
Australia
The
Institute Group
Australia Faces Demand and Supply Balance in 1969 70
The analysis compares Institute and Treasury views on 1969 70 demand and supply in Australia With farm output expected to rise modestly while manufacturing and imports keep pace The labour market should grow 3 3 percent aided by migrants school leavers and more female participation Unemployment remains about 1 7 percent and vacancies have narrowed The report notes capacity constraints mainly in construction and potential import reliance to meet demand It discusses currency reserves IMF support and the scope to run down reserves to fund higher imports without triggering inflation or a wage price spiral It concludes both sides see a fine balance and a need for restrained demand growth with possible mini budget options depending on the fiscal and external outlook
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Institute Group
Treasury
Australia
International Monetary Fund
Institute
Scholarship tax debate on Commonwealth awards generated tax due
A letter argues that Commonwealth Secondary Scholarships are taxable. It notes a $200 living allowance must be reported to parents’ income, with $130 deductible and $70 taxable. Tax would be $15.50 at $2,000 income or $19.45 at $3,000, and the writer urges full exemption from income tax.
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Commonwealth
J. Fraser
Abortion reform and women in parliament voices
Analysis questions why Australian women lawmakers are rarely heard on abortion law reform. It argues abortion impacts women voters and urges greater female political influence, noting the issue deserves attention beyond political parties and must involve professional groups in society.
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Progressive Society of Australia
Debate on Abortion Law In Australia Calls For Research
A letter argues that few women or women’s groups appear in discussions about abortion in Australia. It questions male leaders deciding women’s interests and calls for a psychotopical sociological research program to obtain statistics for a sound evaluation of the issue and its impact on Australian society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Ratio
H. Torssell
Canberra ACT Advisory Council crisis letter voices demand
A Canberra reader laments delay in filling ACT Advisory Council vacancies after mass resignations. He criticizes former elected members for their handling and urges Minister Nixon to immediately appoint eight eligible residents, arguing the council’s absence harms Canberra’s direct governance and citizen access. Red Hill writer L I Channing signs off.
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Nixon
Act
ACT Advisory Council
Nhe
Advisory Council
Whet
Canberra
Tawim
L. I. Channing
Parking the PMs car in Canberra raises questions
Letter from Jack Pennington of Downer criticizes media focus on a government car parking offence. He notes Northbourne Avenue lacks a pedestrian crossing near the Post Office, cites safety and political implications, and asks if law officers would ignore infringements. He mentions a personal $50 newspaper cost at 6.30am.
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Commonwealth Car West
Minny
Northbourne Avenue
Canberra
Gorton
Jack Pennington
Parents urge discontinuing The Samurai on CTC-7
Dafiine Thomas Campbell writes to appeal to parents to press for The Samurai to be removed from CTC-7 due to its violence and frightening portrayal of life. She supports Pearce Gibbons' July 24 letter and asks others to write to the management.
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Pearce Gibbons
Dafiine Thomas
Queensland students and Dr Unwin lecture on marihuana
Letter questions how many Queensland University students will take up smoking marihuana after Dr Unwin's lecture. Signed by K K Bradbury, Lieutenant-Commander, Belconnen.
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Queensland University
Dr Unwin
Canberra Times
KK. Bradbury
Belconnen
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