Kilduff Attacks ACT Legal Administration Delays
Chief Magistrate Kilduff criticized the Attorney-General's Department over administrative delays in ACT justice. He cited January February hearing backlogs, failures to appoint replacement magistrates, and inefficiency in lower courts. He urged senior oversight within the department and urgent legislative amendments to ease the burden on court staff.
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Canberra bus drivers push for seniority in temp supervisor selection
Canberra bus drivers press for seniority to determine who becomes temporary supervisors. Union leader Doug Carpenter cites mortality rates and wage schemes as drivers face high pressure. Breakthrough comes after Minister Staley signals seniority as a factor. fare bans lifted to resume service amid negotiations. An appeal by the TWA to the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission is lodged in Melbourne over the stand-down order.
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Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
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Watson
Fraser rejects referendum on uranium mining export
The Prime Minister Mr Fraser rejected a call by ACTU president Mr Hawke for a referendum on uranium mining and export. Fraser said the government examined Fox reports and Ranger inquiries and would not bow to pressure. Hawke warned of blood on the streets and urged the public to decide by referendum, pledging union support for the result.
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ACOA in favour of poll over uranium policy
In Hobart Bruce Juddery reports the Administrative and Clerical Officers' Association rejected a hard line anti uranium stance. A plebiscite proposal from Queensland delegate Kevin Duffy seeks member views on whether ACOA should have a policy on uranium mining and, if yes, choose between mining or a moratorium until safeguards are developed.
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ACT
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Tme
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Queensland
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Duffy
Association
Ellicott provokes little reaction in parliament
Private talk in Parliament House over the resignation of former Attorney-General Mr Ellicott yielded little political action. Senator Durack, new Attorney-General, said he would study the Sankey conspiracy charge matter before deciding. Opposition questions were scattered, with Whitlam focusing on the Moore v Doyle case, air fares, unemployment, and tax changes.
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Medibank to Build ACT Headquarters in Woden
The Health Insurance Commission will use Medibank Private funds to finance a $4.6 million 14 level building in Woden Town Centre near the Department of Health to house about 350 staff. Construction to start in November and finish early 1979, aimed at cost containment and efficiency with design by Jackson Teece Chesterman Willis and project management by Matrian Construction Management.
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Sydney
Mid-term vote out for Labor caucus
The Parliamentary Labor Party caucus rejected a mid term election scheme for all positions. Fresh elections for executive roles within 18 months were approved to appraise leadership. Debate noted the scheme followed the December 1975 defeat and aimed to focus on the government’s economic mess.
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