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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1975
Page
3
Leader Anthony replied to former Prime Minister Whitlam on costs of coalition rural policies. He cited Industry Assistance Commission projections at 183 pounds yearly rather than Whitlam's 200. He noted unknowns on some concessions and farm aid, while accusing Labor of anti rural activism.
Melbourne Monday. ALP president Hawke told a press conference the Labor government aims to reduce inflation to a modest single figure next year, with a worst case of 12 percent. He cited wage restraint, the Prices Justification Trend, and productivity as keys, noting wage inflation last year at 28 percent and this year around 10 percent already restraining inflation.
Prime Minister Fraser defends coalition economic policy at National Press Club luncheon stating details already given. He mentions fiscal planning to cut inefficiencies and a large Commonwealth Budget impact, with plans for budget day actions and incentives to industry aimed at encouraging investment.
In Brisbane reporting on the election campaign, Mr Fraser refuses to disclose how the coalition would fund its safe and cut expenditure plan, saying the policy statement cannot be judged until departments advise how quickly reform can be rolled out. ALP secretary David Combe accuses Fraser of stonewalling and deception. Queensland Premier Bjelke-Petersen hints at loans probes to embarrass the ALP, with cabinet briefing on findings and talks of a controversial overseas loan deal surfacing amid a Loans affair.
Former Prime Minister Whitlam criticizes wage indexation under a Liberal-National Government and vows tariffs and protection would be needed only if Labor is re-elected. He argues subsidy and taxation burdens fall on all taxpayers and condemns Fraser’s industrial approach. He notes 23 percent tariff cuts in 1973 would have raised prices otherwise. Whitlam then travels to Rockhampton for a public meeting.
Canberra MP Enderby warned that Liberal plans would end the ACT land allocation system that offered Canberra residents affordable land. He said a reintroduced AWCHION system would pit buyers against each other, driving up prices, undoing the 1972 1974 protections, and favoring land profiteers.
At a National Jewish Centre forum in Forrest last night candidates from the Dabor Liberal and Workers Panel expressed support for Israel. Liberal Senate candidate John Knight urged respect for Middle East independence within borders. Labor Senate candidate Susan Rian criticised the government for not recognizing the PLO observer status. Independent candidate John Gerson endorsed Liberal policy. The event also featured other candidates.
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