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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1971

Page

3

Immigration policy denial sparks debate on racism in Australia

Dr Forbes, minister for immigration, rejected claims by Mr Dunstan that Australia has a racist migration policy. He said the policy aims to admit capable students and workers, rejecting prejudice and noting eligibility hinges on integration, residence ties, qualifications, and hardship, with 6040 mixed descent entrants annually.

Trimigration Forbes South Austra Dunstan Australia Dunshin Perr Brookman Br Toren Tr Dunstan Neigh Asia Dunestan Appearange

Refused assisted passage alleged by English migrant

Melbourne report says an English migrant claims his four year old daughter was refused assisted passage to Australia for health reasons, while he paid $300 for his other child’s fare. Canberra officials require substantiation by naming the two cited cases.

Melbourne Australia Reed Peter Dawn Susan Canberra

Travel awards honor Catholic Education director and historian

The Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Reverend Michael Cook, was chosen for the 1971-72 Canadian Pacific Academic Travel Award announced with Canadian Pacific Airlines. History research assistant D. Anderson at Queensland University was also selected for the award by the Canadian High Commission.

Canberra and Goulburn Michael Cook Canadian Pacific Air Canadian High Commission Canadian Pacific Airlines Queensland University D. Anderson Commissionali

Melbourne students seize disciplinary hearing over lock in

About 40 Melbourne University students occupied a disciplinary hearing against four students linked to a May 6 lock in The Students Representative Council president Neil McLean, the sole student member, walked out over one defendant Michael Hamel Green A student teacher Harry van Moorst said the group rejected a people's court in the absence of the committee The committee including Vice Chancellor Professor D P Derham had left to adjourn when the takeover began

Melbourne Melbourne University The University Neil McLean Students Representative Council Michael Hamel Green Harry van Moorst People's Court D P. Derham Green van Moorst

Victoria weighs new laws to curb compulsory unionism

Friday discussions in Melbourne focus on outlawing compulsory unionism and enforcing secret ballots for strikes. Minister Rafferty cites employer blackmail via union threats as a rising practice in Victoria and NSW. He notes low prior union involvement among retail staff and reports on possible funds flowing to unions. Cabinet plans and talks with Labour Minister Hewitt set to shape proposed measures.

Melbourne Victoria Rafferty Nsw Labour Mr Hewitt Hewitt

Fravel Shaw Soute Travel Notice

Fravel Shaw Soute advises readers to consult local travel offices for further particulars and arrangements.

Fravel Shaw

Western Mining Co seeks exploration rights in Yass district

The Western Mining Co has applied to the NSW Government for permission to conduct mineral exploration surveys over a large Yass district area. The proposal covers ranges from Murrumbateman to Bango and Binalong.

Yass The Western Mining Co Nsw Murrumbateman Bango Binalong

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