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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
1
Deputy Prime Minister Mr McEwen announced three changes to the governments motor vehicle scheme in Australia. An easing of the Plan A local content rule, reduced penalties for SV plan manufacturers who exceeded limits, and removal of penalties for moving between plans. He noted industry complaints about slow light car market development and rising imports.
The McEwen changes allow light car makers under Plan A to opt for 85 percent local content for models under 25 000 annual sales or pursue a 95 percent average for all cars if the first hits 95 percent. Assemblers exceeding Plan IV volume will lose duty concessions on imported components for mirrored locally assembled units, while excess demand met by Australian assembly avoids reductions. The reforms also let firms switch positions within plans without penalty.
The South Vietnamese government said it is ready to discuss a truce with North Vietnam for New Year’s Day and the lunar New Year on February 17. The move followed consultation with the United States and allies who agreed to the truce proposal. The Vietcong Front previously announced three-day truces for Christmas, New Year’s Day and Tet.
Henry Kissinger, President elect Nixon's top foreign policy adviser, proposed direct talks between Saigon and the Vietcong National Liberation Front to end the conflict in Vietnam. He urged parallel talks with North Vietnam, arguing for a negotiated settlement in a Foreign Affairs article prior to his appointment.
Federal Cabinet is understood to have agreed to retain Australian forces in Malaysia and Singapore until the end of 1971 subject to logistics and support arrangements. Details include new accommodation for troops moving from Terendak base, a radar warning system, and other logistic support, with notice to Malaysia, Singapore, and New Zealand for their arrangements.
YWCA announced plans for a million dollar six storey building on Mort Street site in Civic Canberra. The project aims to house offices hostel and retail space with a 28 bed hostel to close by Christmas Eve and completion hoped within 18 months. The lease terms involve a development company owning rents from ground and first floors under a 99 year plus 25 year arrangement.
Bank employees in four States yesterday agreed on further strike action or stopwork meetings if their demand for a salary increase is not met by January 15. Related items note a secret Sabah deal endorsed by Malaysia, a life detention for a British schoolgirl, and warnings on isolationist policy affecting Australia.
The Premiers lament rising costs funded by state and Commonwealth taxation and loans. They note Australia’s total state debt around 10,000 million while Commonwealth net debt is nearly zero. They call for revised tax reimbursement and a more equitable revenue distribution, warning of financial strain on schools hospitals and services. Sir Henry Bolte vows a united front against Commonwealth divide and conquer tactics.
Melbourne reports the ACTU president Mr A E B Monk stating that 25 more workers will be dismissed from the Government Aircraft Factory at Avalon from February 7. This adds to 25 at Fishermans Bend and 37 at Avalon already laid off.
Thieves seized diamonds gold dust and cash in a London Airport raid on Pan American Airlines cargo sheds. Police ambushed a second gang elsewhere in the airport and captured three suspects. Entry used duplicate keys to breach two strongroom doors after forcing an outer office door.
Canberra police receive new pay scales retroactive to October, boosting a first-year constable to 60 dollars per week and raising salaries across ranks to amounts including 98 for a sergeant third class and 1510 for a superintendent. Sergeant Oldroyd notes the rises meet association aims. A police wage study followed, potentially guiding other states.
State Premiers today unified a two front plan to engage the Commonwealth on federal state financial relations. NSW Premier Askin was tasked to seek early talks with Prime Minister Gorton as states warn of wage rises, rising debt, and the long term strain on education health housing and other services.
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