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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
1
The Federal Government will propose that states establish Legal Aid Commissions to absorb current legal aid services, including Aboriginal Legal Aid Offices. Each commission would be salaried with a brief description of its work, while the Aboriginal Legal Aid Service may continue under existing conditions. Details for the ACT were not available.
A report outlines six new bodies to oversee legal aid in the ACT and states, with McElligatt pushing a Commonwealth state hybrid system. Each commission would include representatives from the Commonwealth, state governments, private profession, and a legal aid consumer group, under a federal style overseer. A spokesman said a small committee might supervise, including an Attorney General rep, state reps, and possibly a Law Council of Australia rep. The reforms, coming after a Commonwealth review, will be discussed with Attorneys General in Adelaide on June 6. The spokesman could not say if the review would be public before a decision is made. He expressed hope legal aid access would be maintained or improved.
Prime Minister Fraser signaled further public service cuts with reviews of overall ceilings. He noted shedding of positions to states may occur, with possible consolidation of Environment Housing and Construction functions. Foreign Affairs staff relief noted as the service trims ahead of June targets.
A government inquiry reports on a proposed national superannuation scheme calling for a 1.5 percent income tax levy and higher pension payments. The majority backs compulsory levy with pensions at about 30 percent of average weekly earnings, with age 18 start and 63 retirement, while private savings and occupational integration are explored. Estimated cost around 2.6 billion, with other figures and minority views cited. The minister notes interim reports and future analysis on occupation pensions and rights.
Fragmentary text references a tense moment and a date in January, with garbled phrases about a pound and a cella rfessurg. No coherent event or identifiable entities are extractable from the readable OCR.
A six year old boy was injured yesterday in an improper incident near Turner at Tell Taser Primary School. Police reported the event occurred around 3:30 pm at the facing courts near Haig Park Turner and are investigating. The boy received medical attention and is cooperating with authorities.
Detectives are investigating an assault and interviewing suspects. Police appeal to anyone who saw someone acting suspiciously around Haig Park tennis courts, Turner area, or near the first school yesterday afternoon to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 497444.
Two Taiwanese steel hulled trawlers were arrested inside Australian waters off the coast of Western Australia. They were escorted to Exmouth by HMAS Adrol and linked to a larger Taiwanese fishing fleet under intensified surveillance for days.
Deputy Prime Minister Anthony told Parliament the EEC planned to ease restrictions on Australian beef by year end as talks with European Community officials continued. He said a 75,000 tonne target guided the shift while Japan and others pressed for lower tariffs and Australia expected a larger share in the market.
Deputy Prime Minister Anthony announces easing of foreign equity rules for Australian natural resources projects up to 106 per cent overseas investment while stressing Australians must participate fully. He says equity rules were meant to aid participation, not delay projects, as debate continues over government investment thresholds and future ownership.
Harry M Miller aboard Qantas Airways headlines the airline's milestone as it plans live entertainment onboard. The Australian press notes Miller, a noted impresario, will oversee appointments including Rew Sharman of Organic Hardie Anentos Ltd and J. Ge Wit of Australian Paper Manufacturers Lith. About $20 million is slated for the project with a target date of March 31.
The Queensland Premier Bielkes Petersen says Indonesia should act against Freillin in East Timor and notes prior contact with President Suharto. He claims support for the invasion and expresses gratitude to Suharto, while denying broader Cuban-style interference. Continued on Page 7.
A garbled front page item notes calls for stronger safety measures and alerts by manufacturers and authorities amid discussions on vehicle safety and regulatory proposals. The report references editorial commentary from Jakarta and mentions a mid east alert and international coverage. The piece also hints at government action on hospital readiness and rugby union governance, with scattered mentions of other pages and finance news.
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