Bryant declares extra holidays in ACT amid protest
Vice Minister for the Capital Territory Terri Bryant announced extra public holidays for December 27 and 28, adding to existing holidays, prompting criticism from employers and business groups. The move follows pressure from unions, with fears of disrupted services and weak adherence to arbitration.
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Opposition Week in Senate Sees Mild Challenges from Murphy
The Senate Press Gallery fills as Leader Murphy arrives with files and faces few questions from the Opposition. Murphy remains cool and dismissive while Wheeldon delivers sharp criticism on Keynesian ideas and unemployment relief.
Defence of Moross Appointment Splits Senate Debate
In a Senate session yesterday the Attorney General Senator Murphy defended Miss Juni Moross appointment to the Treasurer's staff, noting business history is relevant while Dr Cairns said she had no commercial record and was a personal friend. Questions also touched on Miss Morosi and Mr Ditchburn, with Senator Murphy releasing files and defending occupants and fees of public roles.
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Workers told to curb wage demands
Melbourne reports quote ACTU president Hawke urging the trade union movement to back government measures to boost the economy and reduce unemployment. He warns unions to prepare for wage restraint, wage indexing, and a national wage case tied to productivity amid technological change and overaward claims. Page 26.
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ALP
Hawke
Whitlam
Mail men defy plea on strike
In Sydney about 400 striking mail officers voted to begin rolling strikes next Monday defying an ACTU order. Delays feared as bans and limitations already backlog over a million articles at the Sydney Mail Exchange. Backlog expected to grow. payroll day exempted.
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Hawke
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Melbourne
Arbitration Commission
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Taylor
Government unveils new foreign takeover provisions today
The Government announces administrative implementation of new measures to tighten foreign takeovers effective immediately through 1975. The plan adds compulsory notification, defines takeover criteria, covers asset transactions, and introduces new penalties for unfeasible divestitures while preserving interim provisions and guidelines from 1972.
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Mr Crean
Senate
Crean
MCC Test hopes clashed in Perth
The MCC hopes for the second Test against Australia plunged after a Perth defeat by Western Australia. Edrich suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand, likely ruling him out of the Test. Bedser also sidelined opening batsman Dennis Amiss with a broken thumb.
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Perth
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Western Australia
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Dennis
Likle
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Nee
Talks on gas field development disappoint Western Australian premier
Sir Charles Court said the Australian Government had not agreed to an immediate development proposal for a North West Shelf gas field after five hours of talks with Prime Minister. He voiced disappointment noting no progress on natural gas while a High Court challenge on the Seas and Submerged Lands Act looms.
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Western Australia
Sir Charles Court
North-West Shelf
Mie Whiam
Sir Charles
Connor
Prisoner Freed After 66 Years Born Again at 89
Mr Grigsby, 89, released after 66 years from Indiana State Prison where he was jailed in 1908 for a fatal stabbing during a poker game. He described the moment as being born again and will reside in a nursing home on parole.
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Michigan City
Iniana
Johnson van Dyke
Grigsby
Indiana State
Five days of war in Vietnam escalate clashes
In South Vietnam heavy fighting persists for the fifth day with about 7000 dead and wounded reported. Communists are believed to have captured two large bases northeast of Saigon. The battles over the rice harvest are denounced by the United States as a violation of the Paris peace agreement.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
United States
Patis
Indian footwear maker may have case reviewed on quotas
A spokesman for the Minister for Manufacturing Industry disclosed that a footwear manufacturer in India affected by the new import quotas would have his case reviewed. Mr Endery stated the matter yesterday.
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Enderby
Housing Bill for Senate this week
Housing bill to extend expanse and oversight to housing programs dominates page three. Australian Housing Authority will be presented in the Senate this week as lawmakers prepare for debate on funding and policy implementation.
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Senate
Australian Housing Authority
Education funds for school based assessment item bank
A submission to the ACT Commonwealth Teachers Federation proposed yesterday argues for funding to create an item bank system used in school based assessments. The plan envisions standardized questions and efficient tracking to improve measurement of student progress.
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ACT — Commonwealth Teachers Federation
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