Shipyard pact sought as unions urge public guarantees for three freighters
Australian Government proposes to build three ANL freighters in Australian yards in return for industrial peace guarantees from unions. Unions from Newcastle and Whyalla meet Industry Minister Senior Cotton at Parliament House. The plan would tie wage settlements and bans to ship construction, with possible two ships ordered now to test compliance and avoid extra costs.
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Dock workers demonstrate over shipbuilding policy
About 200 dock laborers from Newcastle Whyalla and Viotata protested outside Parliament House yesterday against unemployment in the industry. They lobbied Government Members and Seamtora pulling their case for a division from the Government on five shipbuilding policy measures to support the Italian shipbuilding industry and a halt on the proposed plan for Newcastle. Newcastle delegates warned that 30 men could lose their jobs at the State Dockyards before the August Budget. In reply to Mr Sees in the House of Representatives the Prime Minister Mr Freser said the protesters were noted and the shipbuilding industry was on the agenda for discussion next week with the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
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ANU Moves To Halt Charity Casino Nights
The ANU students union attempted May charity events using professional croupiers and gambling gear, planning proceeds for benevolent causes. Despite warnings, the board delayed action, while police consider steps to curb such fundraisers to protect the university’s reputation and incomes.
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ANU Students Union
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Fraser outlines major restructure of arts support
The Prime Minister announced a wide restructuring of government aid to the arts. The plan would create new advisory roles on the Australia Council, trim council membership, transfer responsibilities to the Australian Film Commission, and shift training and production duties to Commonwealth bodies. The move aims to spur private and corporate support while maintaining artistic freedom but may not satisfy all stakeholders.
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ACT housing policy to raise costs and widen access
Staley announced a batch of housing finance reforms in Canberra aimed at a "businesslike basis." Government houses will largely be saleable to tenants, while loan interest rises to market rates for many, though some under 198 a week income can continue at lower terms.
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Haslem threatens to quit over government tax promise
Canberra political dispute escalates as Hastert allegedly warns resignation from the Liberal Party if the government does not honor a section promise to sell houses. Haslem told Minister Staley he would resign if the pledge is not kept, prompting debate among MPs and senators about the capital territory tax policy.
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Poverty report filed in Parliament amid reforms push
The third poverty inquiry report was presented to Parliament yesterday, highlighting developmental needs and calling for action. Doctors and medical groups, including the American Medical Association style peers, weighed in on health aspects and policy implications while gardeners and other sections note related social concerns.
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Government housing reform outlines loan and rent reforms
Market value and rent reforms outlined by Mr Slatey propose tenants may buy at market value with a 5 percent deposit repaid over 32 years, while interest rates vary by income and family size. New formulas aim to cap costs for pensioners and low earners, with adjustments based on income and eligibility reviews every two years.
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Australia to aid Mozambique with technical cooperation
Australia will contribute 80 000 to the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation to assist Mozambique. The aid aims to support technical help and financial backing amid regional tensions over Rhodesia. Prime Minister Fraser and Foreign Minister Peacock discussed funding with the Secretary-General in Canberra to back the effort this week.
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Late News Adelaide Fire Tragedy Reports No Injuries
An Adelaide late news item describes a fire destroying champions and a ship traveling to Adelaide. It notes no injuries and mentions authorities or plans connected to the incident, with unclear details and multiple garbled names. The report preserves the event’s general outline and location.
Parliament House plans spark mixed views on site
The Prime Minister and a parliamentary committee advised to proceed with permanent Parliament House plans on Capital Hill, while Fraser suggested a Lake Burley Griffin site might be considered. The NCDC insists planning continues with a private consultant, despite uncertainty over a long timetable and potential changes in government.
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Lake Burley Griffin
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Parliament House
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Experience Concorde First Class to London at $80 More
An ad touts a First Class Concorde flight from Australia to London for an extra 80 dollars. It promises rapid lounge service, comfortable seating, a few hours sleep on the return, and no jet lag, with priority ground processing and flexible booking through British Airways and Bliss Airways reservations.
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