24 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
1
The Liberal National Country Party Government outlined initial economic measures cutting government spending and ministerial staff. Key steps include holding Public Service size for 1975-76, halving overtime, tighter travel and consulting budgets, and trimming ministerial staffs by about a third to 166 with six press secretaries.
An official recount was ordered in Corio to review ballots and verify results. Election authorities will inspect contested totals and verify counts from polling stations to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Mr Lynch outlined a plan to avoid new expenditure before the 1975-76 Budget. He said staff totals would stay at the November level, overtime costs cut by about 10 million, and travel spending trimmed by 20 million. Also new contracts for consultants halted pending reviews of needs, and commissions or boards of inquiry to be pruned with reports due by January 5.
Foreign Minister Peacock welcomed the UN council resolution on Timor as a step in the right direction. He cited self-determination for the Timorese as the core feature and called for a peaceful path forward.
Fragmentary dispatch from Beirut cites Lebanese town Tile and incursions into Lebanese gentry area as Syrian forces press across the border. Reports from Agence France describe the event, with details unclear due to damaged text.
The Prime Minister Fraser and Victorian Premier Hamer outlined a plan for a new financial arrangement between states and local governments aimed at ending the annual crumbs issue. Discussion covered states' taxing powers, duplication of services, and a national energy council. talks focused on reducing waste and aligning energy needs across all government levels.
A garbled press association note mentions the queen observing proceedings at Windsor Castle and Windsor. It references the royal family being seen at the palace and Palatinate area, with emphasis on a forthcoming royal appearance or activity this year.
Sydney report says former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam will undergo a minor operation for an undisclosed ailment at The Mater Hospital Crows Nest tomorrow. He is expected to be hospitalised for about a week.
The Treasurer Mr Lynch announced delaying quarter instalments of company tax yesterday, foreshadowed by Prime Minister Mr Fraser during his policy speech. Lynch stated Cangran and SE would implement this in the first session of the new Parliament to ease the final assessment for 1974 75. The Metal Trades Industry Association also backed the government investment allowance, with National Director Mr R G Fry sending telegrams of support.
Canberra expects a maximum temperature of 27 degrees today with some cloudy periods and light to moderate winds. Yesterday’s high reached 29 degrees and fire risk remains high today.
The Canberra Times will not publish tomorrow on Christmas Day. It will publish as usual during the holidays period as planned.
Holiday Times presents simple bonsai growing steps for children seeking activities during holidays. Page 7 notes a Canberra Times children's competition featuring a crestere named ENT and lists fall ACT tourism and planned South Coast club activities for Christmas and New Year.
Bruce Feddery analyzes traps the Blast must avoid in its search and destroy ltoroute to eliminate waste in Public Service. Athol Thomas outlines a ten mile Western Australia land tax collection scheme and an eight guide tour of coccinea. Friday guide includes full form for Saturday fields and holiday TAB operations with tours of Lots Hoanting and South Coast chube program and fishing conditions.
A forthcoming report by the Australian Institute of Urban Studies argues that rental shortages pose a long term risk to low income households. The study highlights rising rents and limited affordable housing as key dangers for the poor.
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