Slapdash public service arbitration bill sparks political clash
The piece critiques the Bruce Page government's rushed Public Service Arbitration Bill as politically damaging and poorly timed. It notes unions' strong opposition and warns against undermining disciplined Commonwealth administration through premature reform. It highlights tensions between industrial and white collar roles, and cautions the minister's approach risks broader public service friction.
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Porty Teres
Bruce-Page
Commonwealth
Labour and National Service
Mr Lynch
Public Service
Lynch
Public Service Arbitration
Council of Commonwealth Public Service Associations
Commonwealth Public Service
Cooperation holds key to hopes of island nations
The South Pacific Forum in Canberra expanded regional cooperation by creating a Bureau for Economic Cooperation based in Suva, linking with PIPA and UNDAT. It aims to study free trade among five island nations, development plans, and transport and tourism, while SPC continues technical work. The forum, led by island leaders, seeks to avoid politicizing SPC and may expand to Papua New Guinea and others, but not to a full federation, preserving both bodies.
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South Pacific Forum
Canberra
Bureau For Economic Co
Suva
Pacific Islands Producers’ Association
PIPA
UN Deverent Assistance Team
UNDAT
Forum
Australia
New Zealand
Nauru
Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Nie Island
Ing
New South Pacific Bureau For Economic Co-operation
Sopabec
SOP Abec
South Pacific Commission
SPC
Samoa
New Caledonia
Guam
French Polynesia
Island Forum
New Zea Spc
France
USA
Papua New Guinea
Solomons
Gilbert and Filice Islinois
Niue
Micronesia
Big Debate in Perth Brings Hawke and Court to TV
In a Channel 7 telecast billed as the big debate ACTU president Hawke and Liberal Party deputy leader Charles Court faced off over price control and allegations of communist influence. Hawke remained largely polite while Court pressed his charges, the 70 minute program ending in a perceived nil all draw. Court, long viewed as likely Liberal leader, looms as a force capable of reshaping WA politics alongside Sir David Brand.
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ACTU
Hawke
Liberal Party
Charles Court
ABC
Court
Mr Court
Mr Hawke
David Brand
State
David
Liberal
Labor
Sir David
Country Party
Bob- Hawke
Life of the GP faces centralised health centres debate
A letter argues health centre proposals neglect key GP concerns. It cites removal from neighbourhoods to distant centers, impersonality, reduced doctor-patient liaison, and broadened practice scope. The writer notes a 5 percent drop in NSW and ACT GPs over 12 months and urges acknowledgment of private and general practice realities.
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Nsw
Act
NCDC
Melrose High Parents fight ACT College proposal shifts
The Melrose High School Parents and Citizens Association Executive condemns haste in ACT colleges proposal discussions. It notes limited information, questions the ministerial pace, and endorses the ACT Council of P and C Associations stance against staff appointments and curricula control. The group also backs the Commonwealth Teaching Service Bill. Secretary K. W. Harrison signs off.
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Melrose High School
P and C
ACT
ACT Working Committee
NCDC
ACT Working
ACT Council
Council
ACT Council of P and C
Melrose High School Parents and Citizens Association
Employment barrier and pension concerns raised to Navy critique
Readers discuss barriers to Navy postings and training offers, noting financial strain from medical bills and rent. They urge review of portable superannuation and the Public Service Board, arguing public service jobs are not a guaranteed comfortable end but a step among many careers.
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Commonwealth Superannuation Fund
Public Service
Public Service Board
Superannuation Board
Commonwealth Public Service
Queensland to Offer Aboriginal Language Course This Year
The University of Queensland will launch a course in Wik-Nagantyera at the Institute of Modern Languages led by J. von Sturmer. Aboriginal language work spans Cape York and Aurukun, with field teams teaching writing and reading to enable communities to translate and read their own language.
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University of Queensland
Institute of Modern Languages
Cape York Peninsula
the University
J. von Sturmer
Aurukun
Brisbane
En Fecorlen
ik-Nagantjera
Aurukua
Australien
Aborigines Franch
Berrimah
Darwin
Commonwealth Department of Health
Bloomfield River
Cape York
Mitchell River
Gulf of Carpentaria
Papunya
Central Australia
Fitzroy Crossing
Queensland University
Palogy Partments
Arfestarian
Welfare Department
Santa Ana
California
SIL
Ture
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Cook Islands
Australa
Henry
The
Cooks
American Samoa
Hebrides
Anzisland
Channel 7
Perth
TDT
Athol Thomas
Tom
Tme
Robert Green
K. W. Harrison
Chifley
Navy
Seckions
Mr Voce
Mount Wilga
H. Rutten
Campbell
Queensland
Barbara Sayers
Marie Godfrey
Burera
Kathleen Glasgow
America
Johnny Nyah
Maningrida
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