30 May 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1975
Page
1
The Acting Treasurer Mr Hayden said PAYE tax would rise from July 1 to restore revenue and return to the normal collection basis. The changes imply higher taxes over the financial year, with the aim to offset the $650 million revenue cut. Authorities expect no additional final year tax burden on individuals.
A Canberra luncheon drew about 10,000 attendees and featured heckling of Opposition Leader Mr Fraser as he defended a proposed public service superannuation scheme. Key figures including Mr Garland and the Attorney-General argued for amendments while unions and the Canberra POA warned private insurers would profit and public servants would be harmed.
The Family Law Bill completed its passage in committee and moves toward a final vote. Lawmakers pressed for reforms as the bill outlines new divorce and family justice procedures.
Ten months after notifying the Department of Social Security that he did not require more unemployment relief cheques, Alan Dudley of Penshurst received his 37th cheque. Dudley, who lost his job in April last year, had told the department he no longer needed relief after briefly working as a storeman. He has collected $1,359.50 since last July and has contacted the department nine times, saying it was their mistake and that he does not need further cheques. He also receives domiciliery relief for dependents.
The ordinance favours no upper limit on awards, similar to laws in NSW and Australian states. Debate noted about a potential upper cap and test limit, with enderby supporting unlimited compensation and questions raised about practical restraints.
The Canberra Times announces a new classified telephone number Canberra 450555. Readers can dictate ads 7am to 8pm weekdays and 3pm to 7.30pm on Sundays for inclusion in the next day’s edition or a nominated edition. The old number 480066 remains for editorial and business inquiries.
Princess Margaret plans an official visit to Australia in October following an invitation from the Government. The Prime Minister announced the program details and aims of the visit, highlighting diplomatic and cultural engagements.
Rumors in Parliament House say Barnard plans to retire from politics with an announcement before the next Labor Party meeting. A July by election in Tasmania for his seat is discussed, with talk of an ambassadorship in Scandinavia. Official comment was unavailable as the PMO declined to respond.
The Royal Commission on Australian Government Administration issues a paper advocating one stop shops and regionally based administration. A task force will study four regions including North Queensland and the Kimberleys to test local government integration while seminars explore practicality and public contact improvements.
Maurice Dunlevy highlights the phrase prosy soul of suburbia from Modern Poetry to critique proposed 493 million for tertiary education, framing the debate around suburban cultural costs and policy priorities.
Government to announce today financial backing for the Greenvale nickel project with a guaranteed loan of eight million dollars. The report notes the loan will be extended to support the development, with page references indicating a broader coverage across sections.
A paper outlines a new regional administration style with Australian Government offices in towns like Townsville Geelong and Launceston. The plan envisions a single regional representative coordinating welfare health and services, aiming to deliver full services on the spot with minimal officer involvement and no broad department barriers. A government shop experiment involving federal state and local bodies was announced to test the approach.
Mr Bryant plans to introduce legislation on ACT self government before the proposed ACT poker machine ordinance is tabled, if Parliament calls for a referendum on the ACT Legislative Assembly's future.
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