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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1973
Page
17
Crasaby urged Australia to reform its visa regime during a visit to Indonesia, arguing for easier entry for business travelers and visitors. He said current rules create a world of difference between short visits and formal immigration. The plan envisions a temporary 1 month trial before a broader policy change.
An Australian student delegation accuses the Federal Government of inconsistency over apartheid policy, noting bold statements of solidarity with Africa’s colonial peoples while government departments continue economic ties with South Africa. They condemn supports for Bantu homelands and South Africa trade, calling it a breach of UN General Assembly Resolution 205.
International Air Transport Association announces higher rates for air freight. Qantas says base charges will lift 10 to 15 percent across routes from Australia to Europe Africa and the Americas. The plan, discussed at a Mexico conference, sets new minimum cargo rates with Australia and other nations affected.
Fragmentary text reports Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk and his government denying an exile alliance idea. The excerpt references an alleged attempt to form a new government and cites remarks attributed to an Australian trade minister.
The Prime Minister Whitlam accepted from ACSSO a list of names for possible appointment to the permanent Schools Commission. Government and ACSSO debated representation with Beazley opposing a representative body while acknowledging the need for parent input. A parliamentary inquiry backed a professional core and limited public representation, citing constitutional power rests with states.
Australia weighs a holiday visit for Diane James of Winsford Cheshire after repeated entry refusals. Her parents say the eight year old, born with health issues, meets basic needs yet health standards were cited. An official Canberra decision is awaited with final ruling expected next week.
Princess Sydney reports the Australian Stock Horse Society presented one of its horoes to Prince Anne at a wedding in Sydney on a Sunday.
A Canberra man’s friend recalls an Australian jailed in Yugoslavia for 12 years among eight Croatians under inquiry by officials in Bal. He cites alleged government inertia and calls for action to reveal prison conditions and potential clemency.
A Victorian epidemic worsens as reports from Melbourne describe a mother of ten facing severe illness. The sparse OCR indicates escalating health concerns in the city, with authorities urging care and possible public health measures.
The federal secretary of the Taxpayers Association, Eve Risstram, warned the government faces a tough budget with forecasts predicting inflation and limited room to maneuver. He cited potential tax increases or credit cuts as options, predicting the nation may see a 9.5 percent impact in the 1974 calendar year amid backing from allied groups.
At the third national conference of the Australian Association of International Affairs in Sydney, Mr. Carnegie urged the Federal Government to require overseas companies to offer 15 percent shareholding to private Australian investors over the next decade for firms valued above 350 million dollars or with assets over 50 million. He argued such moves could boost Australian ownership five to 31 percent in 10 years, warning of capital outflow if not adopted. Critics questioned feasibility and potential tax and dividend implications.
SAMP criticizes the 18% threshold as unnecessary and costly while Mr Carnegie argues for distinctions between foreign dominated and foreign company interests. He suggests multinational influence, cites CRA as Rio Tinto subsidiary with 18% Australian share, and notes debates over an American GMH managing director replacing Bill Gibbs. Hurford supports selective legislation and questions GMH incentives amid Chrysler ties and high consent plan context.
An assistant in the Australian Treasury notes in Sydney that the Austral could be used more in international trade. He comments on the dollar as a trading currency, stressing the need to express a clear policy in Australian hills to eliminate exchange barriers.
The AL committee of parliamentarians academics and civil servants should be created to assess the structure and efficiency of the Commonwealth Public Service. Deputy Leader Mr Sinclair urged appointments of senior management to examine operations and improve interdepartmental coordination amid ministerial tensions and consultant resentment.
Economist A. Julley from the University of Melbourne cautions that migration should be managed within long term manpower planning. He notes the economic implications of migration and argues elective policies favoring skilled migrants may affect Australia’s economy and sourcing countries.
Governor Sir Baden Curler warned against economic self isolation, saying no nation can ignore international activity and aims. Sir Roden addressed delegates, stressing Australia’s economic performance and the need to strengthen ties with Asian economies.
Sydney reports on Dr Harris and Dr Lloyd analyzing the EEC stance amid global trade shifts. They discuss agricultural policy, preferential agreements, and the impact of GATT negotiations on Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, noting potential competitive advantages and the push toward liberalisation while monitoring exchange rates and regional deals.
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