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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
1
The Whitlam government in Canberra announced a 25 percent tariff cut on all imports excluding revenue items to counter inflation. The move, tied to a 3.3 percent rise in living costs, aims to boost imports and relieve price pressures, with an upfront 25 million dollar package for employees and unions.
The piece outlines anticipated price drops from tariff reductions on various imports. Cars expected to fall about 314 dollars from 4000, televisions about 25 from 225, radios from 60 to 54, shoes from 15 to 14, and motorcycles from 400 to 386. It also lists duties and percent changes for clothing, electronics, footwear, chemicals, confectionery, and motorcycles, with varied tariff rates and impact estimates.
A World Health Organisation report critiques medical training selection by liberals and Labour overlaps. A Canberra ACT seminar discussed improving convention planning for HW to gain a larger share amid growth. Government training in Canberra features in Life Style coverage.
French naval action near Mururoa pauses the first nuclear blast as Fri is boarded and towed away. New Zealand Prime Minister Kirk denounces the move as invasion of high seas freedom while Greenpeace calls it a crime against international law. Otago remains at distance, and officials weigh possible further responses amid tense regional reactions.
British film and stage star Jack Hawkins dies at age 62 in London after a throat illness confined him to hospital for weeks. Hawkins rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s and starred in major productions across stage and screen.
The government said tariffs would be cut following unanimous advice from a committee appointed June 27 chaired by Tariff Board chair G A K Ratligan. The panel, with experts including Professor Gruen and Dr Cairns, prepared a report on Australia’s trading relations and budget strategy. A tribunal to hear affected firms will be set up with $25 million in support, and the budget papers will include the committee’s findings.
Local residents report continued delays in phone repair services affecting the Merry Jendl district. Customers say technicians arrived late, work orders stalled, and requests for updates went unanswered. Community members seek clearer timelines and improved communication from the service provider.
The Labor Government’s 23 percent tariff reduction is praised as bold and gutsy, aiming to cut import dependence and push industrial restructuring. Officials expect shifting exchange pressures, renewed exploration of export prospects, and retraining for displaced workers as the economy adjusts. The plan seeks to ease inflationary strains while refocusing industry toward export and resource development.
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