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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1977

Page

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Senior public servants face real salary loss 1976-77 study finds

A study by Cullen Igan Dell Australia Pty Ltd shows senior public servants losing 6.2 percent in real pre tax salaries in 1976 77 versus 17 percent for private sector seniors. The report notes this reflects indexation rules and high level wage decisions affecting top government staff. It contrasts parliamentarians rising 4 47 percent for 1976 77 while public sector gains lag.

Ersonnel Cullen Igan Dell Australia Pty Ltd CPL Tribu Therbitration Commission Barliament Tobe Liter

Labor proposal targets profits with new tax on excess gains

Opposition spokesman Mr Hayden said a Labor Government would levy a secondary tax on companies with highly inflated profits. He cited Utah Development Co and Esso-BHP as examples facing the levy aboard the bulk alumina ship near Gladirony, SA. He noted Utah’s profits as "breathtakingly high" and argued hosts deserve revenue from profits and risk capital.

Hayden Yesterdary Capricorn Gladirony Sah Brinbine Utah Development Company Esso-Bhp Convertium Utah Profis

Australia four for 103 at The Oval in fading reply

Australia struggle at The Oval arriving four for 103 after five opening wickets fall. The report notes uneasy batting with low run rate and uncertain ground conditions as innings progress.

Late News Australia Australia Howe Oval Baclce

Metal Trades Indiosry Defends Withholding References

The Motil Trades Indiosry defended the government decision to withhold five references on metal products from the Industries Assistance Commission. National director Mek De Prynd asserted inflation pressures and regional competition justify protection for the metal trades, which employ about 600,000 and underpin mechanical and electrical installation sectors. He warned redundancies and rising unemployment without protection.

Industries Assistance Commission Hy Mta Mek de Prynd Canberra Me Fraser Fry Australia Meial Trades Industnes

Fire at Indian High Commission in Red Hill investigated

Police continue inquiries into the blaze that gutted the Indian High Commission in Red Hill yesterday. Damage estimated at 175000 dollars. lounge and reception areas destroyed, administration damaged. Acting High Commissioner Me Rajanikanta Verma noted possible arson but left investigations to police.

Label Singh Muliaty Indian High Commission High Commission Mugga Way Red Hill ACT Me Rajanikanta Verma Commission

Synod approves women priests in Anglican Australia

The Australian General Synod voted to approve in principle the ordination of women priests and consecration of women bishops. Laity 44 33 in favour, Clergy 50 1933, Bishops 6 in favour, amid debate among conservatives. Debate highlighted theological objections and calls for ecumenical caution, with leaders urging ongoing study and possible Canon Law action.

Sydney Australian General Synod Australia Laity House of Laity House of Clergy House of Bishops Ute Wangaratta Max Thomas General Synod Ministry of Women Thomas Tom Lamb Caringbah Dni Canon Law Commission Appellate Tribunal Otter Egiationi Arnott Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission Canon Broughton Knox Moore College Holy Trinity John Hazlewood Ballarat Hazlewood Eforong

Uranium decision Aborigines issue writs for 20 million

Four Aboriginal men from Moree Grafton and Redfern have filed identical High Court writs seeking an injunction to stop mining or exporting uranium and oil resources in Australia. They demand 20 million damages from both the Commonwealth and Britain, claiming unlawful dispossession of lands and country.

Naveese High Court Australia Lyall Thomas Munro Moree Avery Wayne Brown Grafton Ernest Creighton Lawrence Davis Redfern Commonwealth of Australia

Government ignores Ranger Uranium inquiry findings says expert

Dr Hugh Saddler a former research officer on the Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry warns the government risks nuclear proliferation by pursuing immediate uranium mining and export. He advocates a moratorium for several years as a safer option and criticizes government misrepresentation of international concerns.

Ranger Uranumt Hugh Saddler Researc S. de~ Mom Fraser Canberra ANU Saddler Australia Siren Caneberra Uren Royal Commission On Environmental Pollution Flowers Houing Newman

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