Newcomers exploited by private agencies in Australia
Senator Lajovic told a Public Accounts Committee hearing that newcomers to Australia face exploitation by unlicensed private employment agencies. They are misled about jobs and charged fees, unaware of the free Commonwealth Employment Service. Officials noted potential identity misrepresentation and fraud risks, with cases of beneficiaries dropped after checks.
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Government considers closing Rhodesian Information Centre in Sydney
Australia moves to enforce UN sanctions against Rhodesia. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Peacock says the government could legislate to close the Rhodesian Information Centre in Sydney and to criminalize Rhodesian trade if debated. He noted US and Britain weighing similar measures and questioned if Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society breaches sanctions by its Rhodesia business in Salisbury and Bulawayo.
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Constitution talks in October at constitutional convention
The Leader Mr Whitlam urged Prime Minister Fraser to reconvene the constitutional convention in October after broad support for four referendum proposals. Fraser said the convention meets again in October in Western Australia and noted debate by premiers may shape reform. He endorsed a constructive, proper process for filling Senate vacancies and allowing premiers a view.
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Wage and policy replies stain Parliament notes
Government replies touched wage claims by bulldog unions and the IRB pact as Prime Minister Fraser signalled agreement with Hawke Street over a proposed Industrial Relations bureau. Other items covered island school funding, air fare deficit projections, air traffic controllers stance, annual leave loading, meat quality defence, and Australia Carter policy alignment.
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New refugee policy outlined by Australian minister
The Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs Mr McKellar announced a broad refugee policy in Parliament, detailing seven measures to guide future government handling. It commits Australia to its humanitarian obligations while reserving final admission to government decision, strengthens refugee units, and reaffirms ties with UNHCR and the ICMC. The plan stresses rapid action, voluntary agency involvement, and careful intake against resources, with possible temporary relocation of some refugees to Thailand. It notes risks of settlement problems and suggests resettlement abroad when necessary, in cooperation with UNHCR and other governments.
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