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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1976
Page
1
Federal cuts and family aid reductions hit Canberra hard as government charges rise and new spending is postponed. Projects including education facilities and theatre funding are delayed. ACT allocations, regional programs, and Aboriginal affairs see budget cuts, with projections showing significant decreases across Northern Territory and national programs.
A summary of this year's spending outlines large scale allocations and shortfalls across agencies. It notes about 24 million dollars in new spending with roughly 20 million below projections, details tax changes tied to the consumer price index, and outlines adjustments in pensions housing education immigration defense and overseas aid. The report flags an apparent demolition risk over 400 million and sketches higher growth in education while capping some capital works. Key entities include CSIRO budget notes, the Bureau of Statistics, Snowy Mountains Authority and Atomic Energy Commission.
Government unveils welfare reforms, Medibank options, and near full personal tax indexation to cut the deficit. Major child endowment increases start July 1, with rebates and dependent allowances rising. Personal income tax to shift with CPI and indirect tax adjustments, while unemployment and sickness benefits become taxable.
Disjointed excerpts reflect a budget debate in Canberra focusing on economic recovery, government versus opposition, and public spending. Mentions Mr Mulford and Mr Lynch's suiters, virulent criticisms, and calls for restraint amid a contentious parliamentary session.
The Drush High Com mission in Zamibia urged British citationals to depart on Thursday for safety reasons amid rising tensions. Angola and Portugal sever diplomatic ties as international reports highlight deteriorating relations and potential repercussions.
In heavy fog near Palo Flat aerodrome Cooma a light aircraft owned by the Snowy Mountains Authority struck a radio aerial. Pilot John How tard 59 and three passengers Evelyn Anne Mist 2, Patri Gia Joy Harvey 19, Rosemary Hellen 24 were killed. The impact damaged the mast and caused a fire. The Cooma radio station was forced to operate at reduced power pending repairs. Local SMA technician Hoy Taylor and witness Mrs Fount reported hearing the crash.
The speech outlines a $25.7 million upward adjustment to estimates and signals a push for cross revenue. It notes cuts and tighter controls in housing and Aboriginal Affairs, with a deficit projection around 4.8 billion and forward estimates trimmed by 2.6 billion. The minister emphasizes no new deficit and a cautious path to a balanced budget within three months.
A bulldozer ran out of control at Clira Constructions Tuggeanang 4 project site center, injuring workers as it toppled a vehicle and struck several others. The incident left multiple employees affected while emergency responders attended the scene. Police and safety inspectors opened an investigation into the out of control machine and site safety protocols.
Fragmentary notice cites Prime Minister Andy Mrs Gantths and editor Mathews discussing India's emergency and related politics. Mentions additional pages about awakening selectors, a representative gate, and a gardening section. Reading is incomplete but highlights a political essay and column references.
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