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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
3
The Commissioner of Taxation Sir Edward Cain announced that 1975 income tax return forms were now available at post offices and ATO branches. Changes include a housing loan interest deduction for low combined income, higher education expenses limits, a 1.5 percent surcharge on high interest and rent income, and a new tax rebate based on taxable income.
NSW Minister for Agriculture Mr Crawford has ordered a full inquiry into Sydney's fruit and vegetable market after denying an application for higher commissions from growers. The inquiry will examine farm to housewife pricing, with Mr Stan Beal to head a 21 member committee and public evidence.
The two stamps mark the division of the Australian Post Office into the Australian Postal Commission and the Australian Telecommunications Commission. Issued July 1, the designs feature the symbol typestyle house colours and trading names of the two commissions as described by Postmaster-General Senator Bishop.
Postmaster General Senator Hishop announces a special concession allowing free mail redirection for pensioners including SUPPOTLINE workers. The benefit applies for the first month after a redirection order is lodged, with normal charges waived for those in need during the period.
Eurobodalla Shire Council and Moruya Chamber of Commerce plan to travel to Sydney to oppose proposed flood plain zoning. The State Planning Authority wants to regulate development along the Moriya River with strict limits, potentially impacting most business districts and restricting new establishments. Local business groups express concern over reduced development to ten percent and adverse effects on existing firms.
The Administrative and Clerical Officers union leader says open ability experience and suitability must lead ministerial appointments as permanent heads. Critics warn prime ministerial influence risks politicizing the public service and harming its tradition and credibility.
The Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, the Most Rev. FoR. Arner, said the Federal Government’s Family Law Bill has given new dignity and simpler court procedures. He spoke at the opening of the Brisbane Anglican Synod, addressing parental responsibility in custody questions while noting the bill aligns with the Church of England’s broader aims. He warned that inflation fears threaten future church development.
The Australian government announced a ban on whaling in claimed waters under the Whaling Act. Only licensed researchers may hunt whales for aquariums or scientific purposes. The move, approved by the Fisheries Council after years of review, aims to regulate and limit whaling activities.
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