14 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
The Whitlam government signaled openness by allowing the incoming Labor Ministry to review detailed, previously unpublished departmental reports. The plan focuses on statistical surveys and social research, with a public release list to follow.
In Sydney a plan to form a Non-unionists union emerged after warnings that the new Federal Labor Government will direct extra leave benefits to union members only. Jeff Skehan and Associates announced a public meeting at Sydney Town Hall to launch the Independentists group for those outside unions, offering free legal advice and court support if needed.
The Government will have a majority of at least seven in the new House of Representatives. Counting shows Australian Labor Party and Liberal Party each gaining two seats, with the Country Party adding one. Key results include Kerin and Whan winning NSW seats, Bendigo flipping to Liberal Bourchier, and O Keefe retaining Paterson for the Country Party. A Lilley recount is ordered. final outcomes pending Friday.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Anthony urged the Liberal Party to elect a Leader serving at least two terms not a caretaker. He blamed Liberal disunity for the defeat of the former Government and said party members must resolve differences to restore confidence and strength while he sought the second most senior position on the Opposition benches. The exact role with the Liberal Leader would be settled in talks between Anthony and the future Liberal Leader.
At a news conference after re-election, Mr Anthony outlined a warm, complete working relationship with the Liberal Party in Opposition while preserving distinct terms from the Coalition. He urged Liberal unity, suggested a younger leader, and warned of inflation and Labor wage pressures ahead.
In Seoul on a Wednesday the North Korean government announced the end of a nationwide martial law that had been imposed five days earlier by President Park. The decree, issued at midnight, aimed to push sweeping reforms in response to international and domestic developments including negotiations with South Korea.
The Papua New Guinea defence forces will form an air arm with an RAAF evaluation team visiting Port Moresby to assess candidates for a training school. Indigenous applicants are expected to respond to advertisements, and training aims to prepare transport and reconnaissance pilots. Some pilots lack leaves, and initial facilities and aircraft support are planned with Australian assistance.
The ACT branch of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association backed a women’s group push for Public Service Act amendments. Proposals included paid maternity leave, extended parental leave, and childcare considerations, with a lengthy debate over policy details and funding. Stephen Thomas was elected as the branch’s promotions appeal committee representative for 1973.
The results of examinations for secretarial commerce real estate valuation and auctioneers and agents certificate courses at Canberra and Goulburn Technical Colleges are published today on pages 19 and 27.
ACT Bushfire Council officer A Fearnside warned the coming fire danger period could be the worst in years due to dry grass and scrub and the start of holidays. He urged schools to warn pupils about fire risks and noted reduced burning has left more natural fuel. The season remains a possible danger.
US Government officials acknowledge heroin trafficking is too vast to halt at borders. An 80 page GAO report released yesterday said Customs seized only 6.5 percent of last year’s estimated heroin flow into the United States.
British authorities will discuss allegations of mas cve fatigue among pilots as part of a broader look at health and safety in aviation. The report notes related items on job relief for Victoria, equal pay pushes, and Army morale concerns, with cricket results and page references.
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