Labor party rift over Whitlam Cameron industrial policy
A Canberra Times report on the Canberra caucus rebuke to Labor spokesman Cameron and the party leader Whitlam over an industrial policy proposal. The piece notes lack of consultation, the fate of sanctions in the Arbitration Act, and calls for cross party talks to craft acceptable legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
Cameron
Whitlam
People of Australia
Sydney
Whitlam-Cameron
Labor
McMahon
Refugee Aid Debate and British Support Referenced
A fragmented report notes Mr Beazley urging the East Pakistani Refugees Relief Fund and mentions Hesluck influencing a £35 million contribution. It cites the Chifley Government aiding Britain with £45 million and questions Australia’s weekly wage and aid to international relief efforts.
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Beazley
Me Hesluck
Chifley
Britain
Kirley
United of Children's Emergency
Whitlam monarchy clash with democracy prompts debate
A reader argues that democracy is retreating and monarchy remains stable in Britain and other monarchies. He cites Belgium Luxembourg the Netherlands Sweden Norway and Denmark as examples of coexistence with liberal democracy while noting republics like South Africa and Rhodesia taint the trend. The letter questions Whitlam’s stance and questions the propriety of his remarks on monarchy and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
South Africa
Rhodesia
Whitlam
Mney
Justice and the Administrative Review Committee proposals
The four man Commonwealth Administrative Review Committee proposes a new system to oversee federal decisions. It calls for a Commonwealth Administrative Court, an Administrative Review Tribunal, a permanent Administrative Review Council, and a General Counsel for Grievances to pursue cases and report to Parliament. The plan emphasizes balanced justice with administrative efficiency and broad avenues for merits review.
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Commonwealth Administrative Review Committee
Alls
Commonwealth Administrative Court
Administrative Review Tribunal
Permanent
Administrative Review Council
Bowen
Justice Kerr
Commonwealth Industrial Court
Supreme Courts of
ACT
Northern Terriiory
Justice Mason
Supreme Court of Nsw
R.J. Ellicott
The
Commonwealth
Faculty of Law
Australian National University
School of General Studies
H. Whitmore
Commonwealth Superior Court
Australia
High Court
United Kingdom
Council On Tribunals
General Administrative Review Tribunal
General Review Tribunal
Permanent Administrative Review Council
Department of Customs and Excise
Acct
National Capital Development Commission
Commonwealth Public Service
Canberra Catholic school uniforms spark price and style debate
Margaret Parker of Downer argues that the Canberra Catholic schools uniform committee relied on a single city store and limited parent input. She notes price and style variations between primary and high school outfits, citing $10.65 for a size 36 high school uniform and $10.95 for a size 33 primary set from Dickson shopping centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Dickson
Margaret Parker
Public Health Drive for Dental Care Better News Coverage
A reader questions the lack of publicity on dental health and asks why newspapers seldom publish practical advice for caring for teeth. They note Australian dental health is often cited as poor and suggest more accurate reporting on food’s role and patient education.
Letters to the Editor and Postal Woes Across Australia
Readers urge better dental care and diet to curb decay. A letter notes Post Office stamp dispensers lack foresight. Criticism targets traffic safety at Aranda and Macquarie, lampooning road hazards. Recollections recall radio programs and shifting networks, questioning ACT programming and guidance.
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Icannen Way
Tas
Aranda
Macquarie
Disrupted display prompts apology demand from Lions Club
A reader complains that a children's display was ignored and calls for an apology from the Lions Club, describing the act as rude and humiliating for the children in front of spectators. The letter is followed by a long discussion on China and UN politics and on Taiwan, with author Adrian Chan of ANU commenting on economic and political distinctions.
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Lions Club
M. Cuthbert
China
UN General Assembly
Australia
Taiwan
Chiang
Chen
Japan
USA
Tmwan
Mitesubishi
General Electrics
Adrian Chan
Far Eastern History
Abortion Reform Views From TV and Scientist Warning
Sir Macfarlane Burnet warns limiting families to two to avoid trouble, while actress Honor Blackman supports abortion reform on ABC Nightcap. The letter cites fear and science as forces shaping human survival, expressing disagreement with current policy.
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Honor Blackman
ABC
Macfarlane Burnet
Istani
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Canberra Times
Svery
A. McGregor
and the Marchy
B. Paul
Justice and the Super-Ombudsman
Bruce Juddery
Administrative Court
Commonwealth Department
Mr Justice Kerr
Ethicon OC
Downer
Penelope Lilley
M. J. Goodspeed
K. Farrell
Geiober
Peter Young
Filis
Mra Jeeves
Clara Chuff
Radio Guide
Curtin
Anu
Molly Reid
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