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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1975
Page
1
The defeated former Attorney General Enderby said he will probably move to Sydney to earn a living. He blamed the Canberra legal profession for not granting briefs after his strong pre election record and noted the campaign had heavy talk and whispers. He plans to seek preselection again and wishes to stay in the electorate if work is available.
The swing against Labor cost five former ministers their seats including Enderby with Rior dan Morrison Berinson and Patterson. A sixth former minister Everingham held by a narrow margin. Liberals won most Labor losses. Country Party split seats with Liberals and WA battles failed. Canberra seat fell to Haslem Fraser stayed Labor Fry. Knight and Ryan won Senate seats. Enderby blamed policy shifts from reforms that helped beneficiaries at legal aid Medibank drawing backlash. Enderby pledged to stay in Canberra to defend Carfeerra seat.
Post election counts show a likely record majority for the Liberal National Country Party in both houses. The ALP suffered a broad national swing of 6.1 percent, with at least five former ministers defeated. The Liberals lead in the House and Senate with majorities, while Tasmanian Independent Me Brian Harradine appears set to win a Senate seat.
Former Liberal Prime Minister John Gorton, aged 64, admitted on Saturday night that his failure to win election for the ACT in the Senate marked the end of his political career. He had left the Liberal Party earlier this year after leadership changed hands to Fraser, and sat in the House as an Independent. He stated he would not comment further and simply said, I am retired.
South Moluccan gunmen, held aboard a train near Heilen for days, surrendered to Dutch police and soldiers. Reports say the attackers, involved in political actions, gave up their positions as authorities moved to end the standoff.
The former Prime Minister Whitlam and Labor Party President Hawke stated they are ready to serve in any capacity the party chooses. They met at The Lodge to discuss rebuilding the Labor movement after electoral setbacks, vowing to remain faithful to supporters and ensure Labor's high aims endure for Australia.
Prime Minister Fraser warned that decisions ahead will not be easy and require national cooperation. He pledged to protect the weak while solving economic problems, preserving reforms, and showing responsibility in managing the nation's affairs for the year ahead. He stressed common interests over sectional gains and urged reason and conciliation.
The Prime Minister Mr Fraser arrives in Canberra from Melbourne at 9am to plan the government departments and coalition ministry. He will meet coalition partner Mr Anthony and heads of departments including John Menadue and Alan Cooley to shape the new cabinet, aiming for a 20 to 25 member ministry.
Australia trails in the second Test after four batsmen fell to fast bowler Andy Roberts. The report notes a 414 score and references other regional items, including Lebanon killings, Timor enclave, and Canberra Library programs.
Deputy Prime Minister Doug Anthony of the National Country Party asserts confidence in the coalition's future despite Liberal party independence prospects. He notes strong relations with Malcolm Fraser, potential cabinet adjustments, and joint policy history while avoiding firm stances on moving departments or electoral act amendments.
Editorial notes the decline of El Presidente and the end of a flirtation with politics. The piece references opinion polls and calls Enderby's political move a notable shift. The surrounding sections cover ACT voting swings, Fraser’s campaign praise, and Labor’s seat changes, with notices on veterans’ progress across pages 10 and 11.
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