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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Page
4
Arthur Bullman analyzes government Medibank proposals, arguing they aim for universal, equitable health care at least cost but may raise overall costs. The piece previews welfare and social impacts, urges balanced budgeting, and invites public comment before final budget decisions.
The piece argues Medibank reforms will raise administrative costs and potentially drive up service use and doctor income. It contends two government plans would nearly double overhead, while universal bulk-billing with means testing could cut costs. It warns against overuse and favors arbitration to ensure fair doctor compensation.
Nixdorf Computer introduces the 8870 a multi workstation business mini computer with 20 million byte disc storage and 27 line by 7 character video displays priced around 50000 plus a workstation. NIROS1 operating system and NI DAS accounting software are offered with MMS coming soon. Eight hundred units have been ordered abroad. Separately the Canberra division of the Institution of Radio Electronics Engineers will hear Mr A Collins discuss digital speech processing and speaker identification at ANU Oliphant Building tonight with a live demo for research in man machine communications.
A reader analyzes Australia’s late 1950s aircraft policy, detailing key dates and figures. It argues that ministerial decisions, press lobbying by Ansett-ANA and Qantas, and a shift from Viscount 800 to Lockheed Electra shaped the airline fleet. The piece notes the role of DCA, Senators Paltridge, and industry players in the controversial reequipment plan.
A Canberra Times reader critiques Peter Shields and argues statistics cannot justify broadcasting choices. The writer contends a single ABC FM should feature classical music to showcase high fidelity, warns against elitism, and calls for more FM stations to avoid universal dissatisfaction.
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