End of an Ice Age in Wage Talks and Price Freeze
Unions, Labor and governments clashed over a 2.3 percent March quarter rise in the Consumer Price Index. The Conciliation and Arbitration Commission awarded only 41.9 percent of the rise, with a $380.11 absolute cap, amid debate on wage-price pause and potential shifts to industry-based productivity and different industry rates. The Prime Minister framed the decision as the end of voluntary pauses, while small businesses warned of rising payroll costs and limited borrowing access. The commission signals possible overhaul of wage-fixing procedures.
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Life Lines counselling and government car policy debate
Letters discuss Life Line counselling quality and objectivity for pregnant women and the role of scientific facts. A Canberra reader urges Government action to nationalise GMH to boost competition, lower car prices, curb inflation, and fund public retirement schemes. A Narrabundah author opposes animal slaughter and advocates animal rights.
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Jack McDonald
Australian Constitutional Convention Eyes Referendum Machinery
The piece surveys the Australian Constitutional Convention opened by Gough in 1973, noting aims to simplify the text and reduce transitional provisions. It discusses a clash over simultaneous dissolution, casual vacancies, and territorial representation, predicting possible further referenda and the High Court's potential ruling on territorial votes. The writer urges careful attention to transitional amendments and constitutional machinery moving forward.
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Ivor Cireenwood
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Labor
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A Plain Man's Guide to the Secret Service Game
Constantine Fitzgibbon traces the history of espionage from ancient codes to modern secret services. He argues for continuity in intelligence systems, highlights key figures like Elizabeth I and Michael Collins, and contends that postwar aims include undermining Western intelligence while predicting the rise of a powerful Soviet apparatus and the enduring fragility of a global spy network.
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Republican Army
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Abortion Debate and Public Opinion in ACT Letters
A stream of letters discusses abortion policy and church influence. Frank V. Street argues public sentiment is against liberalisation, while Turner critiques survey methods and calls for careful polling. Other correspondents touch on religous motives, morality, and education literacy concerns.
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Moran
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Britain
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Ambassador of Ke fet honored at Government House event
Vice Regal The Administrator Sir Rodemg Cutler renews Mr Suk Chan Log as Ambassador of the Republic of Ke fet at Government House. Sir Ruxton launched the Queen Silver Jubilee Appeal for Your Australians at Parliament House. Sir Roden and Lady Cutler entertained many dignitaries at a dinner including B M Sneddon F Snedden Alston Susan Ryan Dy S Thoman F Parkinson K Shawn Sir John Crawford Laurence Melntyce Major General J Whitelaw J Whitelaw at Government House.
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