Immigration surge lifts Australia five month total to 69131
Australia’s immigration figures for the first five months of the financial year show 69,131 arrivals and 19,034 settlers returning home. November 1968 alone saw 18,041 arrivals, $400 more than the prior year, with officials optimistic the 1968 69 target will be met. The Department of Immigration plans total arrivals around 140,000 for 1968 69, largely British intake. The Associated Chambers of Manufactures urged raising the yearly target to 240,000 or more, calling current migration levels insufficient for future growth. They stressed urgent need for proactive planning of immigration services here and overseas.
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Commonwealth
Alwo
Department of Immigration
Department
Australia
Associated Chambers of Manufactures of
Austrara
Chamber
Arbitration conference set on wage dispute with seven banks
Melbourne reports Arbitration Commissioner Portus ordered a compulsory conference between the Australian Bank Officials Association and seven private banks to address the wage dispute threatening banking disruptions. The conference date is January 2 and may stall further action until holding.
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Melbourne
Portus
Australian Bank Officials Association
Awards for rural study and film union dispute in Sydney
The film The Set shot in Sydney goes on hold as Actors Equity threatens action after a punch by a cast member. Secretary H Alexander says the union will seek orders to break the deadlock amid tensions with banks and government officials. University and industry appointments, scholarships, and council discussions are noted alongside broader industry labor actions and overseas distribution plans.
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Sydney
Actus Equity
H Alexander
Alexander
Phce
Anthony
Ceaffrey Sel Thomas
Sev
Amdjde
Extin
Frank Brit
Rudolf Hon
Bether Appels
Elizabeth Grove Morals
Brisbane
Exporters seek more help after devaluation slams exports
The Associated Chamber of Manufactures of Australia urged the Commonwealth to extend devaluation compensation into 1964, warning that removing aid would push many exporters out of business from January 1969 unless government flexibility is granted. ACMA cites ongoing price effects and calls for measures to reduce current account deficits and safeguard export opportunities.
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Associated Chamber of Manufactures of Australia
Commonwealth
Jo © Campbell
ACMA
Police deny preference for officers in Australia
NSW Police Commissioner Mr Allan stated policemen who committed misdemeanours were not given special treatment. He defended the case of a sergeant whose home was raided by Customs, saying he received rights equal to any ordinary citizen. The raid uncovered travellers’ cheques worth 4400, three guns, ammo, and opium. He denied knowledge of any pending criminal action against the sergeant and said Customs would return property seized.
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Sydney
Nsw
Allan
Allin
Netl
Cers
Alum
Cyber Delrard
Lafice
Drought Concessions Extended Across Southern Tablelands
GOULBURN Tuesday reports special drought concessions for other Southern Tablelands will stay in force through March. NSW Premier Askin approved the extension for areas in the squid and west of the state. Minister Crawford noted recent rain was uneven and warned for further follow-up rain.
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Goulburn
Nsw
Askin
Crawford
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