Veteran Liberal MP Wentworth resigns to seek Senate seat
William Charles Wentworth, aged 70 and long a Liberal MP, told Parliament he resigns from the Liberal Party over its economic doctrine of stagnation. He plans to stand for the Senate, criticising budget policy, unemployment, and overseas borrowing while declining to join the Australian Democrats. He faulted party leadership and caucus rigidity, noting decisions are made outside Parliament.
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Bhutto Charged With Murder Plot In Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, 49, charged with plotting to murder a political opponent. He pleaded not guilty while in custody after July coup. Page 4.
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International air policy review announced by Nixon
The Australian Department of Transport will start a major review of international civil aviation policy to examine lower fares and cheaper air freight. The move aims to avoid hindering these goals, while considering charters and special fare arrangements. The review, guided by a senior committee and Prof C A Gannon, targets completion by end of March 1976 and includes consultations with Qantas and other international and domestic carriers.
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Australia
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Sydney
British Airways
London
British Civil Aviation Authority
Exchange plan with Jordan discussed by Hassan and Fraser
Australian and Jordanian officials plan to discuss a possible exchange of personnel to assist Jordan in agriculture industry and science. The leaders Crown Prince Hassan and Prime Minister Mr Fraser met for about 90 minutes with ministers and officials. Government sources said Jordanian officers would likely come to Australia for training and development projects were outlined. The Crown Prince reviewed Middle East politics and welcomed U S peace moves. Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath dined at Government House hosted by Governor General Sir John Kerr after arriving at Fairbairn RAAF Base aboard a Royal Jordanian 727 they received a ceremonial 21 gun salute outside Parliament House.
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Middle East
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Fairbairn
Raaf Base
Parliament House
Victorian power strike talks near breakthrough
The ACTU and La Trobe Valley shop stewards discuss a wage indexation based settlement for 2300 power station maintenance workers amid threats of deregistration for four unions. Hawke reports progress and hints at an anomalies conference as a path to possible return to work.
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Hawke
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Victoria
State Electricity Commission
Canberra
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Plectrical Trades Union
Federated Ironworkers Union
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MWSU
John Halfpenny
Lince
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Victoria Unemployment Benefits Face NLCC Review
The National Labour Consultative Council will discuss who should receive unemployment benefits during current Victoria strikes and stand downs. Government plans to tighten eligibility were floated after Canberra Cabinet signaled changes, possibly reverting to pre 1973 rules for workers laid off by industrial action.
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Victoria
Canberra
Guilfoyle
Mr Street
NLCC
Interest rates to fall says Lynch and Fraser
Treasury figure Mr Lynch told Parliament the government is determined to reduce interest rates this year. Prime Minister Mr Fraser backed a cautious stance saying policy should create conditions for a sustainable reduction. The Reserve Bank advised a possible cut up to 0.25 percent, with October hopes unlikely to meet a 0.5 percent cut.
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Fraser
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Depth of feeling over Biko death in Australia
Australian Foreign Minister said there would be far reaching implications if it were shown Mr Steven Biko died from maltreatment by South African authorities. He noted Australia’s concern over human rights breaches and said evidence was not yet firm.
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Australia
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Premier eyes uranium plant in Queensland
Queensland Premier Bjelke-Petersen seeks an international uranium marketing consortium to visit Australia and explore a $200 million enrichment plant in Queensland creating about 150 jobs. He invites Urenco-Center for site tours, arguing safeguards and export gains align with resources policy amid global interest from Japan and Europe.
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Australia
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Redhampton
Emerald
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Collinsvale
Ipswich
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Heart Ills and PS Press Report on Public Health
A Page 3 notice reports rising public service concerns over heart complaints, hypertension, and anxiety. The item highlights increasing health worries affecting residents and calls for attention to medical services and mental health support.
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