Australian Pharma Profits Under National Health Scheme
Australian drug firms receive over 52 million annually from brand name drugs under the national health scheme. Senate committee heard that overseas companies gain about seven million of a 105 million Apert yearly. Dr T J Wienholt said the drugs benefits section consumes the largest government health expenditure, with 108 million of 207 million spent on health tied to pharmaceuticals. He noted only 13 percent of prescriptions specify a brand, and questioned why government fosters brand use while preventing overseas price comparisons. The inquiry explored doctors prescribing patterns and potential reform to cut costs, including CHEMISTS fees.
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Czech leaders hint at concessions to Soviet allies
Prague reports indicate Czech leaders Mr Cernik and Mr Vrorkovsky signaled willingness to ease press freedom limits and economics reforms while stressing continued reformist goals. They said cooperation with Comecon and Eastern Europe must advance with new forms of economic ties, avoiding neutrality in East West tensions.
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Boundary meeting on federal redistribution in Sydney
Sydney Tuesday boundary committee of the ALP met in camera to discuss a possible High Court challenge to the proposed redistribution of Federal electoral boundaries. A challenge would argue the proposals diverge from one vote one value and contravene the Australian Constitution. No statement issued yet. committee's recommendation will go to the federal executive tomorrow.
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South Australian reform plan backed in parliament
Labor backs the LCL electoral reform for a 47 seat House of Assembly with amendments expected in committee. Opposition leader Duncan supports a proportional representation system via electoral commissions and multiple member districts. Premier Wall outlines a 47 seat plan with a metropolitan quota set 15 percent above the state quota.
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Students heckle NSW Education Minister at Sydney Town Hall
Student teachers heckled NSW Minister for Education Mr Cutler during Education Week opening at Sydney Town Hall. Police cleared a path as demonstrators chanted pay demands and critics slogans. Cutler responded with sardonic remarks as the crowd pressed for attention and the audience listened through the disruption.
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Vote at 18 plan debated in House of Assembly
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Dunstan introduced a bill today in the House of Assembly proposing to lower the voting age to 18 and grant younger people rights to vote drink bet and enter into contracts. The measure would require a constitutional majority of 20 members.
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Metal workers given pay rise
The Commonwealth Arbitration Commission ordered today that the outstanding 30 per cent of last December's metal trades pay rises be paid from August 21. The decision affects about 150,000 employees covered by the Federal Metal Trade Award. Employers attacked the decision. union leaders welcomed the margin increase but noted the delay caused unrest. Sir Richard Kirby affirmed the bench's stance that this case does not set a blanket pattern for other awards.
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Industrial wage decision stirs national turmoil in Australia
The Full Bench led by Sir Richard Kirby upheld a 30 percent deferred increase on 35 20 for metal trades, sparking protests as employers sought to absorb gains into overaward payments. Trade unions hailed the marginal gain while most workers would gain nothing, with wage policy seen affecting the broader national wage case.
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St Mark's Institute of Theology Seeks University Link
The rite of St Mark's Institute of Theology in Canberra envisions moving toward a non denominational research center that blends theology with university studies. Bishop Warren said St Mark's would be an academic institution first, not a denominational unit, and could partner with ANU for biblical studies as part of a broader university theology program.
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St Mark
First RAAF F-111Cs Flight Tested in United States
The first of 24 F-111C fighter bombers for the Royal Australian Air Force is undergoing flight tests in the United States. Delivery to Australia planned for late October with all aircraft in Australia by year end. Final project cost said to approach 300 million dollars, with missile system costs not yet included.
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Employers anger over wage deferral in Australian case
Employers in metal industries condemned the commission for not upholding HS original decision last December 57 40 to tradesmen. The commission cut the amount to 520 and kept a balance. C Campbell Australian Metal Industries Association urged delay in the deferred 30 percent payment. He warned the national wage case opening August 20 would hear submissions on the issue and its impact on national capacity. W W Pettingell, Federal president of the Associated Chambers of...
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New Zealand Navy to get $21 million frigate built in Scotland
Prime Minister Molyoake announced tonight that a Scottish shipyard will construct a $21 million frigate for the New Zealand Navy, with completion planned for 1971. The Wellington order was confirmed as a major defense procurement.
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New Zealand
Molyoake
Separate check on death sought in transplant debate
A Sydney meeting discussed timing of death and donor organ removal. Two doctors on the transplant team argued organs could be taken after irreversible death but before terminal death, amid statements from a Roman Catholic priest.
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