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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1971

Page

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RAAF jet crash feared near Queensland border

An RAAF Phantom jet crash is feared as heavy seas and harsh weather hinder a missing two man crew. Reports say the jet attempted to bail out over southern Queensland or northern New South Wales, with search efforts centered near Amberley airbase. A RAAF spokesman in Canberra said reliable information was not yet available tonight.

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Grim Budget Outlook Shapes Premiers Conference

A grim briefing on the Budget dominated Prime Minister McMahon’s opening address at the Premiers Conference. He stressed restraint to curb inflationary pressures, signaling tight costs and cautious expenditure amid sovereign fiscal policy and anticipated Commonwealth spending shifts.

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Australia pressed into Vietnam war secrets revealed

New York Times reports cite a secret Pentagon study indicating US and Australia planned joint efforts early in 1964 to deploy forces to South Vietnam. The Times challenged a government restraint on publication while noting officials condemned the leak as harmful to foreign relations.

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Unclear text: first direct access at Tiagtenins Carport

Fragmentary report states a dire incident involving a carport and a cholera outbreak. Associations with AP and AAW are mentioned, but details are unreadable. At least 16 people have been detected per the report, according to the source.

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Australian PM urged to come clean on Vietnam moves

The Australian premier faces opposition demands to disclose the government’s role in Vietnam policy. Whitlam accuses the PM of mislead ing the public as Canberra debates military aid to South Vietnam and the US alliance, referencing historical statements by Menzies.

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Fares and Hospitals Up in NSW Budget Announcement

The NSW Premier announced in Canberra that transport fares and hospital fees would rise by 50 percent from July 1915. He said the rise would help close budget gaps after accepting the Commonwealth payroll tax offer. A further payroll tax increase to 24 percent is planned to start in September or October.

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States accept payroll tax deal amid funding adjustments

Premiers agreed to a growth tax in the form of a payroll tax collected by the States. The estimated loss in payroll revenue for the next financial year is about 340 million, offset by a reduction in each State's financial assistance grant equal to the foregone Commonwealth revenue. The Commonwealth also agreed to further revenue assistance of 62.7 million in 1971-72 to meet revenue deficiencies.

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Payroll tax plan sparks mixed premier reactions across states

The Prime Minister outlined expanded payroll tax access and higher grants after the June 1970 Premiers Conference, aiming to steady finances for 1971-72. NSW Premier Ankit voiced cautious optimism while SA’s Dunstan warned of funding doubts. revenue shares show NSW $140m and Queensland $38m next year with per head totals ranging from $29.50 to $318.90. States edge toward raising the payroll tax rate from 24 to 34 percent.

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Payroll Tax Exemption Talks Among Australian Premiers

The Premiers Conference grapples with Commonwealth payroll tax exemptions for wages and salaries, and a continued export incentive scheme. States seek extra revenue relief, with leaders noting budget gaps and possible tax adjustments while Britain’s entry into the European economic Community shapes broader policy discussions.

States Agree to Payroll Tax Growth Offset

The States agreed to accept the payroll tax as their growth tax amid long negotiations. Amendments to the Prime Minister's proposal focused on minor changes. The tax revenue will be offset by reductions in automatic increases from existing grants and programs, with state revenue changes determined by each state’s wage-related rate and growth.

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Barry Drive delays extend into weekend page tease

Fragmented header notes another postponement on Barry Drive and signals ongoing construction impact. References escaped in a cluttered page 3 scan hint at broader delays, with scattered mentions of refugees aid and regional political notes across pages.

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