Inquiry Ordered Into TV News Suppression Allegations
A public inquiry was ordered into claims that commercial TV stations suppressed coverage of a parliamentary report on detergents. Senator McClelland said the Broadcasting Control Board would act quickly, reviewing whether licenses should carry stricter news reporting conditions to serve the public interest. The inquiry follows the Prices Committee report criticizing Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive, urging advertising cuts to lower prices.
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Prices Committees
Science
Morrison
É Prices Committee
Unilever
Colgate-Palmolive
Joint Committee On Prices
Senate
Late News Briefs From A Dated Dispatch
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Muldoon in scuffle with demonstrators after flour bomb
New Zealand opposition leader Muldoon chased a group of demonstrators after being hit with a flour bomb at a public meeting by 60 protesters. He broke from police, swung a punch at a youth, and retreated to his car amid chants of assault as he left the Landlords and Property Investors Association event in Auckland.
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New Zealand
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Heil Hitler
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Spectors
Halling
Hawke blasts Jones over Qantas pilots dispute
Australia’s ACTU president Hawke criticized Transport Minister Jones for rejecting wage increases agreed by Qantas pilots and cabin staff. He warned the move could threaten international airline services and hinder resolution through government intervention. The dispute followed Jones ordering withdrawal of a 27 percent pay offer, triggering a pilots’ flight ban into Canberra before being lifted.
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Hawke
Mr Jones
Qantas
Jones
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Snowy Mountains weekend draw heavy ski crowds
Snowy Mountains resorts reported full bookings as heavy snow and fine weather lured visitors over the weekend. Overcast skies in Canberra yesterday were forecast to continue with showers and light to moderate winds across the region.
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Canberra
Governor of Western Australia Knighted in Surprise Move
Perth reports that Sir Hughie, already the most decorated officer among Western Australian governors, was knighted by the King. Premier Sir Charles Court announced the award, noting it acknowledges service beyond his current role as governor. Sir Hughie earlier called it unfair to be the sole unknighted governor in Australia.
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China Vatican talks in Bucharest on population plan
China delegates met Vatican representatives in Bucharest to discuss population problems at the UN conference. The informal group, chaired by Egypt and joined by 65 nations, aims to merge amendments to form an acceptable plan. The six day meeting ends Friday.
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PM Whitlam urges wage restraint to curb inflation
The Prime Minister urged unions to moderate wage demands, warning that strikes risk harming the Labor government and the wider community. He cited inflation pressures and claimed real earnings and employment gains since taking office, while stressing flexibility in policy and readiness to adjust if outcomes diverge from aims.
Whitlam warns unions face choice amid inflation critique
In Sydney and at a Labor Council school, Whitlam cites Cairns on wage-led inflation and warns unions and their officials must choose loyalty to Labor government over short term gains. He condemns the opposition as irrational while stressing community-wide impacts of union actions.
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Spillover inflation worries voiced by Cairns in Lalor
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Cairns warned that wage increases of 25 to 30 per cent are driving spillover inflation affecting union members families and other workers. He urged unions to moderate demands while claiming government controls demand inflation. He sided with Mrs Whitlam on media hoo-ha and noted Hawke said unions mostly act responsibly amid claims of anarchistic strains in the movement.
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Cyprus accepts Soviet bid for enlarged peace talks
Greece agreed to a broader peace conference on Cyprus with UN Secretary General Waldheim set to arrive. The report notes energy news from Australia and political comments on vigilante ties while a yacht race for the America's Cup was abandoned after rough seas.
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Siuray
Expanding relations with Australia and the Philippines
Bruce Juddery begins a three part series examining expanding ties between Australia and the Philippines. He analyzes the political figures and governance approaches, noting the recent escape of a Philippine figure and the potential impact on bilateral relations.
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Bruce Juddery
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Assaults in Canberra Targeting Women Alarm Residents
ACT Police seek an educated Australian man about 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 6 in tall with dark brown hair seen in a light jumper and dark trousers. He is linked to multiple threats and invasions in Mawson and Red Hill, including a 1 am assault on a 28 year old woman. Call 497444 with information.
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Canberra
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Mawson Gardens
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Court reform proposals emerge at ANU seminar
Melbourne University senior lecturer Gareth Evans urged overtly political appointments to the High Court to steer constitutional decisions in line with government policy. He also proposed a compulsory retirement age for judges and a new specialist court to bypass High Court judges deemed unable to handle such decisions.
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ANU
Canberra
Melbourne University
Gareth Evans
Political Judges Debate Court's Role and Rules
The seminar featured judges and Australian academics debating the High Court's constitutional role. Evans urged clearer disclosure of political and economic policy in decisions and suggested a compulsory retirement age to refresh the bench, noting risks if government change is not regular.
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Ir Evans
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