Wage indexation approved in Australia with 3.6% rise
Melbourne reports the Full Bench of the Arbitration Commission adopting wage indexation and granting a 3.6 percent rise to over five million Australians effective after May 15. Minimum wage rises to $80 weekly, with women’s rate equalized at $72 after June. Justice Moore calls the decision momentous and lays out quarterly reviews and conditions. In Saigon, Vietnam, the last American flag is lowered as South Vietnam surrenders to the communists. President Duong Van Minh announces the surrender amid U.S. withdrawal after 14 years of containment effort.
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Minh Surrenders as Vietcong Seize Saigon Palace
Vietcong tanks and flag entered the Presidential Palace in Saigon while President Minh and Prime Minister Vu Van Mau watched. Minh announced surrender in a 60 second address urging soldiers to stop fighting and signaling readiness to meet Vietcong leaders for a peaceful turnover and reconciliation.
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Hawke backs wage indexation amid union acceptance
A Hawke government figure urged unions to accept the Arbitration Commission’s wage indexation ruling as vital, saying it should be recognised since 1953. Hawke expressed disappointment at the minimum wage outcome, while Opposition 5 warned wage restraint talks may be wishful thinking. AACOA and AC of Employers Federations leaders warned against reintroducing price adjustment for wages, calling it disastrous for industry.
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Australian Eddie Charlton Falls to Reardon in World Snooker
In Bourne tonight Charlton conceded to world champion Ray Reardon in six frames, with scores including 25 to claim the world title. Charlton’s earlier rounds showed strong play but could not overcome Reardon’s form.
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RAAF Officer Faces Four Charges at Amberley Court Martial
Squadron Leader Thomas Barry McGrath 42 stands trial on four charges including taking a lieutenant’s station wagon unlawfully and driving at high speed while intoxicated. The court heard he began a 10 hour Dubbo to Amberley journey arriving fatigued at 4.30 pm on February 20 after consuming alcohol.
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Students visit Australian Embassy in Beirut lobbying move
A student delegation visited the Australian Embassy in Beirut as officials there push the government to approve an upcoming application. No tentative approval has been given yet, though the matter is expected to be debated by the Cabinet in due course.
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Hearings Weigh Indexation To Wages Dispute
The Conciliation and Labour Commission faced a probe over adjusting all award wages by the 3.6 per cent March CPI increase. It is unclear if full indexation will be adopted as it could widen the gap between skilled trades and clerical workers. Minister Cameron will consider the issue.
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Boy Hurt In Trench Mishap In Hughes
Russell Rowell aged 14 rode into a two metre deep trench after a bridge on his usual route was removed by workers. He broke his collarbone and his brother Chris urged accountability while the NCDC promised a full report from the consultant engineer today. The contractor held insurance and blamed the incident on ongoing work.
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Vietcong Accepted in Saigon as Tanks Enter City
Saigon greeted Vietcong victory with cheers minutes before tanks rolled into palace grounds. Troops halted every 30 metres at crossroads as guards lined central Saigon. NLF flag raised at defence ministry. Khanh Hoi navy base displayed surrender flag amid river traffic and mass evacuations.
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Mercy moves urged to win mercy for Vietnamese workers
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Fraser urged Australia to use its Moscow Peking and Hanoi embassies to obtain mercy for Vietnamese employed at the Australian Embassy in Saigon. Senator Willesee gave no comment and no surrender confirmation was received. Anthony said South Vietnam's collapse raises questions about resisting or tolerating communist influence.
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Envoys await orders over asylum in Australia
Officials at the South Vienamess Embassy reportedly burned papers in an incinerator and expect staff to seek asylum if sent back to Saigon by the new regime. Under refugee guidelines, they could gain refuge upon formal resignation and proof of danger. Cambodian diplomats granted continuing temporary residence status. Vietnamese families may be treated similarly.
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Tanks seize Presidential Palace as liberation troops enter
AAP-Reuter reports tanks breached the Presidential Palace in Saigon. Liberation forces entered, firing in the air and securing the grounds while South Vietnamese soldiers surrendered. Australians offer asylum to fleeing South Vietnamese through the Returned Services League, urging government action.
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Vietnamese scholar laments Australian delays in refugee intake
A Vietnamese research scholar at Australian National University writes that had she studied in the United States instead of Australia her family in Saigon would have faced acceptance as refugees. She describes extreme distress and criticizes Australian embassy refusals for information on her sister’s visa application.
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Chemist reports breath test series on Treasury structure
In a three part series on Government and Treasury Bruce Juddery examines who runs the department. He details the people who control its structure and influence policy.
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Canberra Times Soccer Player of the Year lead
The Canberra Times highlights Bike and Johnny sharing the lead in the Soccer Player of the Year Award on the back page. Other pages reference law, finance, lotteries, and a Jackpot 907 entry with mixed garbled text.
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